Australia, Singapore urge China trade ties Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has met with Anthony Albanese in Canberra, with the two countries deepening ties by inking a new agreement. AAP · Oct 17, 2022
Guardian Essential poll: voters split on whether Labor should ditch the stage-three tax cuts Bare majority of respondents say Labor should stick with tax cuts despite changed economic situation – but most of those in favour stand to benefit The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022
ABC calls for mandate to ensure it hosts federal election debate Bid follows national broadcaster being turned down last election by Scott Morrison to host leaders’ debate despite its broad reach The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022
New security declaration with Australia being negotiated with China in mind The governments of Japan and Australia have begun negotiating to conclude a new Japan-Australia Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation at a summit to be held in Australia later this month, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned from government officials. The aim is to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region with China's… The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 17, 2022
PM visits flood-affected NSW as warnings continue in Victoria and clean-up begins in Tasmania Thousands of people have been displaced by floodwaters across Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales as they move downstream, and the clean-up is beginning. ABC News · Oct 17, 2022
Japan and Australia are poised to sign an expanded security declaration as China's military might increases A new security pact is expected to be much more "ambitious" than a 2007 agreement, as both nations grapple with the implications of China's growing military might. ABC News · Oct 17, 2022
PM and premier assess flood-affected Forbes, agriculture minister warns food prices on the rise While the PM sees flood damage firsthand, the agriculture minister is warning that an increase in fresh fruit and vegetable prices is on the way. ABC News · Oct 17, 2022
Towns cut off, as grim forecast reveals more rain for flood zones The Victorian town of Kerang will be isolated for a week as the state's flood crisis unfolds – and more heavy rain is forecast. The New Daily · Oct 17, 2022
PM rejects claims regions left behind Anthony Albanese has hit back at opposition claims regional areas are being forgotten for infrastructure funding in the upcoming budget. AAP · Oct 17, 2022
Australian PM tours flood-hit parts of Victoria as flood crisis batters three states Waters up to 12 metres are expected to inundate properties in some areas The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022
Anthony Albanese announces flood support payments for parts of Victoria and Tasmania One-off federal assistance payments are now available in five Victorian and three Tasmanian local government areas, in addition to existing state support payments. ABC News · Oct 16, 2022
Australia floods: Cities hit by raging waters as 8,000 homes are left underwater Australia is grappling with devastating floods with Victoria state, including the city of Melbourne, underwater and warnings for two other states for more torrential rain Daily Mirror · Oct 16, 2022
Australian PM tours flood-hit areas; evacuations, sandbagging underway Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday toured flood-hit parts of Victoria state, including the city of Melbourne, as three southeastern states continued to grapple with a flood crisis after days of heavy rain. Reuters · Oct 16, 2022
NSW 'short-changed' in federal cash splash The federal government is pledging $9.6 billion to boost road and rail infrastructure across Australia, but NSW says it has been short-changed. AAP · Oct 15, 2022
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 15, 2022 Fuck Yeah: The Federal Govt Just Announced A Massive Extension To Paid Parental Leave But here’s why you might not wanna get babymaking just yet.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022 Man dies in Victorian town of Rochester and Shepparton told to evacuate – as it happened More than 500 Victorian homes damaged and 500 others cut off in flooding. This blog is now closed
AAP · Oct 15, 2022 Parental leave changes 'a step forward' Better parental leave benefits for Australian families have been described as a major improvement, but unions say more needs to be done.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022 The Battleship Albanese is a paragon of calm but in the water lurks Dutton, looking for cracks in the armour The government has achieved commendable milestones already thanks to the PM’s reset strategy. If only it could last
AAP · Oct 14, 2022 PM hails parental leave to Labor faithful Australian families will get an extra six weeks of paid parental leave under a policy designed to improve gender equity and help with the rising cost of living.
ABC News · Oct 14, 2022 Labor unveils plan to expand paid parental leave scheme to 26 weeks The federal government announces a plan to gradually increase paid parental leave entitlements until parents have six months of paid leave per family by 2026.
The New Daily · Oct 14, 2022 Federal government to extend paid parental leave to six months The federal government will boost paid parental leave for families by an additional six weeks, taking it to a total of six months.
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2022 Paid parental leave extended to 26 weeks by 2026, with pressure on dads to share more early caring Government-funded paid parental leave will be extended, and more pressure placed on fathers to share caring for babies, under an initiative to be unveiled by Anthony Albanese on Saturday.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022 ‘If not now, when?’: PM addresses first meeting of volunteers to educate Australians about voice referendum Sydney’s Inner West council aims to train 1,000 people for a civic education program that could become a model for other jurisdictions
AAP · Oct 14, 2022 PM drops hint on extra paid parental leave Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered a huge pre-budget clue about a policy to extend paid parental leave from 18 to 26 weeks.
AAP · Oct 14, 2022 Govt dismisses Warragamba funding report The federal government has dismissed a claim it will not pitch in for a $1.6 billion project to raise the wall of the Warragamba Dam on Sydney's outskirts.