Labor 'too woke' for turncoat NSW MP Former member of the NSW Labor Party and incumbent Bankstown MP, Tania Mihailuk will join One Nation ahead of the March state election. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
The rest of the world is in disbelief at what the gambling industry has pulled off in Australia. We need real reform Gambling does the most harm to the people and communities of NSW that Labor is supposed to represent The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023
Calls for JobSeeker rise in May budget Pressure is growing on the government to lift income support payments for job seekers in the May budget as living costs soar. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
Australia looks for PNG health partnership Australian MPs are in Papua New Guinea for a first-hand look at the health situation in the hopes of forming stronger partnerships with the northern neighbour. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
NSW Labor's Manly candidate bows out A woman who planned to run as the Labor candidate in a hotly contested seat on Sydney's north shore in the NSW election in March has bowed out. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
War of words over NSW pokies policies Labor's proposed poker machine reform has been criticised by the NSW treasurer, who says it could have been written by the gaming industry. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
NSW Labor unveils driving demerit plan Drivers who are well-behaved for 12 months will be able to wipe a demerit point off their licence if the NSW opposition wins government in March. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
Gas companies needed 'rules of the game' The gas industry has defended decisions to pause new gas contract negotiations amid uncertainty about the federal government's energy price relief plan. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
Attorney general tells Dutton to show some ‘national leadership’ on Indigenous voice Mark Dreyfus wants opposition leader to demonstrate his support for constitutional recognition The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
NSW Labor’s moves on poker machine reform renew pressure on Dominic Perrottet, experts say Call for detail on proposed cashless gaming scheme as questions raised about opposition’s pledge The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Pokie input limits, 'VIP Lounge' signs banned in NSW if Labor wins election NSW Labor will reduce the amount of poker machines across the state, introduce a cash input limit of $500 and ban "VIP lounge" signs if elected in March. ABC News · Jan 16, 2023
Labor announces major gambling reforms A 12-month trial of cashless gaming cards and an end to political donations from clubs are among major gambling reforms announced by NSW Labor. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
NSW Labor promises to ban political donations from clubs amid fight over poker machines Opposition leader Chris Minns pledges to reduce number of machines as Dominic Perrottet hits out at Bob Carr The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Perrottet thinks big in land tax reform A major overhaul of tax settings for NSW first home buyers has been rolled out, with Premier Dominic Perrottet saying thousands will opt in to the reforms. AAP · Jan 15, 2023
AAP · Jan 15, 2023 NSW premier says he won't be lectured NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he won't be lectured about damaging revelations he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party.
ABC News · Jan 13, 2023 NSW Labor leader Chris Minns says Dominic Perrottet's Nazi uniform apology is 'sincere' New South Wales Labor leader Chris Minns does not think Premier Dominic Perrottet should have to resign as leader after it was revealed he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 Knives out: a raucous party, a Nazi uniform and a Liberal party mystery While questions remain after Dominic Perrottet’s Nazi uniform admission, the internal anger at the premier is real and multifaceted
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 Peter Dutton’s approach to referendum on Indigenous voice straight from John Howard’s playbook Conservatives say the Indigenous voice to parliament could divide Australians – but they’ve found some clever ways of doing that themselves
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 Three issues will decide if Labor’s climate policy is a success – what the government does next is key Carbon credits are about to play a central role in Australia’s climate response
The New Daily · Jan 13, 2023 Michael Pascoe: Gambling industry’s extraordinary hold over NSW Labor continues NSW also has the most EGMs per head, which means NSW residents blow more money gambling than other Australians.
AAP · Jan 13, 2023 Good omen for Albanese during visit to PNG Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid a significant visit to Wewak on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea, with local lore suggesting one good omen.
AAP · Jan 13, 2023 Recreational cannabis not on cards in Qld The Queensland government says it has no near-term plans to consider legalising or decriminalising the recreational use of cannabis by individuals.
AAP · Jan 12, 2023 Treasurer defends PM meeting with tycoon Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's meeting with transport industry leader Lindsay Fox was entirely appropriate, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
AAP · Jan 12, 2023 Greens to push Labor on new carbon rules The Greens are pushing Labor to consider a more ambitious revamp of its safeguard mechanism scheme, to stop new coal and gas projects.
AAP · Jan 11, 2023 NSW won't scrap stamp duty: premier Dominic Perrottet has long wished to rid NSW of stamp duty in favour of a land tax, but has reportedly conceded reform will need to include both.