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'Universal frustration' for Canberra tech firms as govt contracts go overseas

A series of recent revelations has left local CEOs exasperated.

The Canberra Times

Countdown for APS guidance on right to disconnect as draft law released

Guidelines are being worked on for how the right would apply to the APS.

The Canberra Times

Fatima Payman’s exit reveals ‘chasm’ between Labor and traditional base over Palestine, party insiders say

Senator’s departure disappointing to ‘thousands of rank-and-file ALP and union members and Labor supporters’

The Guardian - AU

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Greens on attack over Palestine after Payman suspension

Fatima Payman has been absent from the Senate after her Labor colleagues officially voted to suspend her as a consequence of crossing the floor on Palestine.

AAP

Sam Mostyn sworn in as governor general – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong confirms some in Labor caucus ‘upset’ Fatima Payman crossed the floor on Palestine

Foreign minister and others say they had to argue internally for change on marriage equality, stressing importance of party unity

The Guardian - AU

Flexibility a gender gap win for women in government

The public sector has a smaller gender pay gap than the private sector and is leading on flexible work, a report from the gender equality agency shows.

AAP

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Concerns social media 'cesspit' is targeting young boys

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

AAP

Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

AAP

Both interested and interesting: Bill Wood remembered at state funeral

The former MLA was said to have risked giving politicians a good name.

The Canberra Times

The budget proves Labor is losing touch with women voters

Perhaps the people who aren’t struggling to pay rent or put food on the table can donate their $300 energy bill rebate to a frontline service.

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Federal budget to remain in the black with forecast surplus of $9.3bn for 2023-24

Jim Chalmers signals cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’ – but some question the wisdom of adopting stimulatory measures too soon

The Guardian - AU

Digital IDs to be expanded in fraud crackdown

The federal budget will contain $288 million to boost the use of digital IDs over the next four years.

AAP

Home Affairs to receive budget boost

APS to receive 'significant' investment.

The Canberra Times

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PM promises ‘Labor party budget through and through’ – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

What are the chances of ACT's public housing debt being waived? Gallagher responds

The senator has dispelled suggestions the debt will be cancelled.

The Canberra Times

'It's great for Canberra': Symphony Orchestra's budget score

The much-loved Canberra institution can finally crack on with it.

The Canberra Times

New cafe part of $12.9m Gorman House arts centre upgrade works

A development application reveals the extent of the works.

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'On merit': Albanese weighs in on new Bruce stadium, AIS land plan

The PM has signalled his intent to invest in the capital.

AAP

Consumers tipped to stash tax-cut savings for rainy day

Australians plan to stash their stage three tax cut cash, a key cost of living relief measure in the budget, in promising news for inflation

The Guardian - AU

Domestic violence workers: states told to hire faster as Labor’s 500 staff pledge hit by major delays

Federal government eager to see program up and running but only a fraction of the promised staff have been hired

The Canberra Times

Federal budget to include new funding for stage 2B of light rail

Government also questioned on future of Canberra stadium.

AAP

Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations

Labor won't receive as much tax revenue compared with previous years, but a surplus still remains within reach for the federal budget.

The Guardian - AU

Only 30 of 500 family violence workers promised by Labor have been delivered, minister says

Katy Gallagher says more aid for women escaping violence could come in form of increased rent assistance as sector struggles to recruit workers

AAP

A fraction of promised DV support workers delivered

A shortfall of hundreds of promised domestic violence workers is down to recruitment issues, with the women's minister admitting more needs to be done.

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