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Legislation validates flawed decisions, cuts off appeals and gives government sweeping powers to deport people, campaigners claim

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine at an upcoming United Nations meeting is reckless, John Howard and his former foreign minister say.

Islanders worry about the impact of migrants deported by Australia; leaders caught talking about organ transplants leading to immortality

When last month’s economic reform roundtable was announced, there was both hope and cynicism about the potential for progressing policy reforms in Australia that have been long understood to be necessary – tax reform being a leading example – but have languished in the “too hard” basket across both Coalition…

A handful of politicians have property overseas including Tanya Plibersek, while just 1.8% of parliamentarians declared a Hecs debt

Youth justice minister acknowledges ‘small decrease of 2.25%’ in 2024 but has not stated LNP’s crime reduction target for 2025

Albanese government delayed new system earlier this year, despite more than 87,000 people already approved and waiting

The Albanese government has announced 20,000 home care packages will be brought forward to be delivered before the end of October – immediately after opposing doing so in the Senate.

The rollout of thousands of extra home care spots has been brought forward by the federal government after intense pressure from political rivals.