Australian universities reject calls for police to break up Gaza protests Group of Eight chief says campuses don’t want to see ‘escalation’ like what is occurring in the US The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2024
Hecs/Help debt to rise by 4.8% in June as indexation lifts average loan by more than $1,200 Greens criticise Albanese government’s ‘abysmal lack of action’ as CPI figures show education costs driving up inflation The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024
‘Just appalling’: hospitality policy revised after public servants spend thousands on fine dining Federal education department staff spent up to $171 a head at expensive restaurants to hold meetings The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2024
'Tea and biscuit' time for fine dining public servants A senior public servant has issued a forthright apology after it was revealed some of his staff spent up to $1800 of taxpayers' cash on a single dinner meeting. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
Other states rebuff Albanese government’s deal with WA to boost public school funding States say they will not take up co-funded deal, calling for commonwealth to unilaterally close funding gap The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024
What you missed on Senate estimates, day four The top stories out of the fourth day of Senate estimates. The Canberra Times · Oct 26, 2023
Interview with senior Hamas leader ‘editorially justified’, ABC boss tells Senate grilling David Anderson defends 7.30 interview, saying it was to ‘challenge them’, and confirms Middle East correspondent Tom Joyner under investigation The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023
EY stands by its work on Victoria’s Commonwealth Games business case Ernst & Young partner tells inquiry it used ‘same framework’ applied to other major events such as Melbourne Grand Prix The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023
Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport An opposition proposal would see gambling ads banned during live sports matches, as well as one hour either side of games. The New Daily · Jun 21, 2023
Jason Clare says going to university ‘makes you money’ as he defends 7% indexation rise in student loans Education minister says if he were to freeze indexation, it would cost taxpayers who might not have a degree The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023
Coalition’s pity party at estimates was a surefire recipe for electoral embarrassment The opposition’s pursuit of fringe issues and fishing expeditions are not doing Peter Dutton any favours The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023
Emotions run high during Nazi symbol ban debate The federal opposition wants to ram through legislation to ban Nazi symbols but is being accused of using it as a political stunt. The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023
Federal Liberal senator Sarah Henderson pressures Victorian Liberal leader not to dump MP Moira Deeming Federal Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has personally intervened to try to persuade Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto not to expel controversial MP Moira Deeming. ABC News · Mar 22, 2023
Coalition likens support for voice to parliament in schools to ‘indoctrination’ Shadow education minister Sarah Henderson urges educational institutions against publicly supporting yes movement ahead of referendum The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
AAP · Feb 11, 2023 Dutton announces changes to coalition's front bench Peter Dutton has rejigged his front bench following Alan Tudge's decision to quit parliament, as his Liberal deputy calls for a woman candidate to be selected.
ABC News · Jan 18, 2023 National galleries and museums hopeful for May budget cash lifeline after Anthony Albanese labels them 'starved of funds' Organisations such as the National Library of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia have sounded warnings about their ongoing viability, following budget cuts and surging operating costs.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2022 Lachlan Murdoch’s whirlwind week: from US court testimony to Sydney Christmas party as elites rub shoulders Global head of News Corp among Murdoch’s guests. Plus: Toni Collette reveals split with husband after Daily Mail photos
AAP · Nov 30, 2022 Workplace law changes all but locked in The raging debate over industrial relations changes is coming to a head after the controversial changes passed the Senate.
AAP · Nov 23, 2022 Territories rights laws to pass next week Laws overturning a ban on territories legislating on voluntary assisted dying are expected to pass next week after a last-minute hitch in the Senate debate.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022 Liberal senator’s ABC ‘grooming’ comments denounced as ‘deeply offensive’ In fiery Senate hearing, Alex Antic describes Play School segment featuring drag queen as ‘adult content’ in claim rejected by broadcaster
AAP · Nov 7, 2022 ABC won't reveal wages of best-paid staff The ABC's managing director has refused to disclose the pay packets of its highest-paid staff to a Senate estimates hearing.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 30, 2022 'Our little girl couldn't stop drinking water - the reason completely changed everything' Sarah Henderson says her daughter Hollie's diagnosis was a 'shock to the system'
AAP · Sep 22, 2022 Laws questioned after Optus cyber attack The federal opposition says a major cyber attack which may have placed customer's private information at risk is a dramatic wake-up call for the government.
AAP · Sep 22, 2022 Optus emails customers over breach More than 24 hours after Optus alerted the media of a massive cyber attack that exposed people's personal details, customers have been contacted by the telco.
ABC News · Aug 24, 2022 'Strategic intervention' against Murdoch by minister in chase for AFL rights, but there's one thing missing The government has issued a stern warning to the AFL and those pursuing the rights to broadcast matches, but the next TV deal is only the start of a tense era in Australian sport.