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Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash.

Cut off from Labor, criminal allegations and branches under independent administration. Inside the CFMEU’s dramatic week

‘Harrowing’ footage of children in cells sparks demands for action; some students will never pay off their education debt, experts warn

On March 17–18 1973, more than 600 women gathered in Sydney for a “Women’s Commission”. Speaking to broad themes such as motherhood, work and sexism, dozens of women recounted their struggles: to obtain contraception, or a decent education, to complain about the chauvinistic men in their workplaces. Women shared personal…

The watchdog held its last public hearing in its Campbell probe.

The Hecs/Help scheme was not designed so people making a regular wage remained in debt until death, expert says

Exclusive: Labor MP Jonty Bush among those speaking out about state’s youth justice policies after Guardian Australia investigation

Former leading Canberra press gallery journalist, Laurie Oakes, now retired, had a cut-through question about the government’s response this week to the CFMEU crisis.

The Northern Territory's political leaders have gone head-to-head in a debate a month out from their election.