Greens and disability groups criticise federal government gag on NDIS talks Guardian Australia understands a major announcement will be made on Wednesday but those consulted are sworn to secrecy The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024
PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard The government might work with the Greens on discrimination protections if the opposition fails to get on board, the prime minister has told parliament. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Tas Liberals in minority talks as Labor leader resigns Tasmania's Labor leader has resigned after the party's election loss while the Liberals hold talks with crossbenchers to cobble together a minority government. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Labor and Coalition cut short debate on offshore gas bill labelled ‘window dressing’ First Nations activists call legislation ‘a betrayal’ while Greens leader tells parliament Labor are ‘climate con artists’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024
Emissions may surge as voices crushed, activists warn Offshore gas approvals could be expedited while Indigenous communities have their wishes ignored under the government's proposed laws, environmentalists warn. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Labor on track to kick 116-year by-election hoodoo The winner of the Dunstan by-election in Adelaide's eastern suburbs is likely to be confirmed as Labor's Cressida O'Hanlon when counting resumes. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Wounded SA Liberal leader clings on, eyes more control SA Liberal leader David Speirs says he has the support of his party colleagues but has pledged internal changes after a disappointing by-election result. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Big business accused of protecting price gouging Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Labor dissent sees Plibersek’s veto on offshore gas project rules restored Internal lobbying has added safeguards to a power for the resources minister to water down consultation requirements The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2024
Liberal minority rule, Lambie alliance or Labor ‘traffic light’ coalition: where to now for Tasmanian politics? As the dust settles from an unnecessary election, premier Jeremy Rockliff has some serious work to do to form a stable government The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2024
Tasmania vote a lesson for federal Labor and Liberals With a federal election looming the major parties are looking to the Apple Isle for lessons with another hung parliament on the cards in Tasmania. AAP · Mar 23, 2024
Liberals struggle to hold power in Tasmania as minor parties surge at election Party leading poll with 36.6% of vote, but suffered 12% swing against it since last election three years ago The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2024
Stadium stoush, healthcare and a bigger parliament: what could swing Tasmania’s election? The Liberals seek a fourth term as the state faces several crises, while a growing crossbench could spell minority government The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024 NSW outlaws gay conversion practices and makes it harder for young people to get bail LGBTQ groups welcome legislation passed after marathon overnight sitting, but critics line up to warn bail laws will put more children in jail
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 MPs to debate outlawing harmful homophobic sermons The coalition will try to expand exemptions to conversion therapy laws while the Greens will aim to ban homophobic sermons when MPs debate criminal bans in NSW.
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 Crackdown to hit dodgy landlords with giant fines Dodgy Victorian landlords and real estate agents are set to be targeted by a new government taskforce that can issue fines of up to $57,000.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024 Doctors urge politicians not to be swayed by ‘misleading’ comments on vaping ban from industry-funded lobbyists Public health experts say reforms will not affect prescription vapes after Greens and Nationals raise concerns of ‘prohibition’ approach
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 Morning Mail: the ‘impossible’ housing dream, gas supply warning, oil bosses scorn renewables ‘fantasy’ Data shows affordable housing is a thing of the past in Australia’s eastern capitals; states could face gas shortages as production switches to exports
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 20, 2024 ‘The System Is Broken’: Annual Income Needed To Afford A House Has Been Revealed And Yes It’s Over $150K New data has revealed the annual income needed to afford a house in every major Australian city; Sydney tops the list at almost $300k.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024 Leo Varadkar: Irish leader caps off legacy of firsts with shock departure First gay taoiseach, who won social-reform victories and proved wily amid Brexit, faced uncertain future
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024 Kristy has waited for ‘urgent’ surgery since 2022, a painful symbol of Tasmania’s dire health crisis Endless waitlists, rising ambulance ramping and almost no bulk billing: health has dominated the state election campaign but has any party got the answers?
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024 Alex Antic: Liberal who rolled female frontbencher described as nice guy turned ‘Trumpian’ by colleagues The conservative firebrand has rekindled criticism of party’s ‘women problem’ after nabbing top spot on South Australian Senate ticket
AAP · Mar 19, 2024 Deputy premier defends police abuse allegation response Tasmania's deputy premier has defended his actions after it was shown his office received a briefing about a police officer's concerning behaviour towards kids.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024 Morning Mail: Push to outlaw mega donations, Trump’s money woes, social media giants put on notice Independents want to outlaw large gifts of more than $1.5m; eSafety commissioner issues notices about terror material