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Just like political dissenters, protesters silenced

A political protest outside the ALP national conference has reflected the muted proceedings inside the event.

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Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers

Labor has agreed to measures to prevent workers from being locked out of their jobs during industrial disputes, but has stopped short of a total ban.

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'Big disappointment': Labor debate on Israel quashed

A backbencher's push for Labor's platform to refer to Israel's "genocide" against Palestine won't be debated after powerbrokers thwarted the proposal.

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Disparate voices confront Labor in chorus of protest

A giant inflatable green submarine and protesters in orange faux radiation suits have tried to sway the views of delegates at Labor's national conference.

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Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying

Labor says legal barriers preventing telehealth use in voluntary assisted dying should be removed, as it also resolves to allow a conscience vote on the issue.

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More protection for children from gambling inducements

Labor delegates have agreed to bolster gambling reforms, including giving national regulators more power, despite concern overhauls have not gone far enough.

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'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs

News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.

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Labor backs super boost for youngest Aussie workers

The national Labor conference has approved a move to have all workers under 18 paid superannuation regardless of how much they work.

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'That's not true': Labor's warning to tech bros on AI

The prime minister has called for Australia to shape how AI is developed, while also laying out protection measures for industries affected by the technology.

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Federal industrial court to return after three decades

Underpayment disputes will soon be handled by a federal industrial court, but questions linger on how the body will function.

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Dog days over with racetrack turfed out by end of year

A historic greyhound racetrack will be shuttered by year's end as the housing crunch forces a government to think outside the box and consolidate prized land.

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Criticism over ISIS bride bail triggers judges' rebuke

The peak body for Australia's judges has hit back at the opposition leader for criticising the decision to grant bail to a member of the ISIS bride cohort.

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PM hails Labor evolution as members push for change

Taxes on gas and gambling reform will be among items up for debate on the conference floor when thousands gather for Labor's national conference.

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'Done it tough': Hanson defends her billionaire backer

Pauline Hanson has defended her relationship with billionaire donor Gina Rinehart, also declaring taxpayers didn't fund her Italy trip with the mining magnate.

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'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.

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Home sellers shy away from auctions as demand dips

More people are looking to sell their homes on the private market as low clearance rates scare vendors away from going to auction.

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Flaws in aged-care reform laid bare by $1800 crutches

Aged-care reforms are failing to rein in costs and are puting at risk elderly Australians' right to die with dignity, the sector's inspector-general says.

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Leaders want Pacific voices heard on climate change

Pacific and First Nation Australians are presenting their lived experience in hopes that their voices can be at the centre of COP31 negotiations.

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Australia backs NZ getting aboard Pacific peace train

Australia has backed plans from New Zealand to potentially join a $1 billion alliance with Fiji aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the region.

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'That's life': Human Headline Derryn Hinch dies at 82

Derryn Hinch, an uncompromising commentator who battled alcohol-related health problems and spent time behind bars for contempt of court, has died aged 82.

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Giants veteran winding back clock in AFL finals hunt

GWS veteran Jake Stringer is nearing career-best numbers in attack at age 32, helping the Giants remain in the finals hunt ahead of a meeting with Geelong.

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New Zealand is open to joining Australia-Fiji alliance

New Zealand's prime minister has opened the door to the country joining a defence alliance aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the Pacific.

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'Column of smoke': coalition launches One Nation attack

An economic blueprint has been pitched by the coalition to win over voters as it warns One Nation won't be able to deliver on its promises to Australians.

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'Not illegal': Liberal leader defends triple zero tests

Angus Taylor has backed his communications spokeswoman despite criticism over her making test calls to triple zero during a major Telstra outage.

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Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'

Australia and PNG have welcomed their alliance coming into force after a diplomatic blitz from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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