Liberal moderate Bridget Archer splits with opposition over climate targets
Liberal backbencher Bridget Archer has split with her party and its leader Peter Dutton over the Coalition’s plan to scrap…
Peter Dutton refuses to reveal Coalition’s 2030 emissions target
Opposition leader Peter Dutton says he won’t reveal the Coalition’s alternative emissions target for 2030 before the next federal election.…
Andrew Giles cops grilling over AAT’s decisions on criminal non-citizens
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has refused to apologise, and has sought to put further distance between his department and a…
Senate inquiry into regional branch closures urges sweeping changes for banks
The government is being urged to investigate setting up a publicly-owned bank to ensure regional and remote Australians have access…
Farmers walkout of Murray Watt’s post-budget address amid live sheep export backlash
Disgruntled sheep farmers outraged with the Albanese government’s decision to phase out live sheep exports have staged a walkout during…
Qld Premier Steven Miles digs into coal royalties for $2.5bn energy bill rebate
Queenslanders will get a $1000 energy bill rebate, paid for by coal royalties. Premier Steven Miles and Treasurer Cameron Dick…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers reveals cost-of-living support for Aussies in upcoming budget
Aussies doing it tough can expect some cost-of-living support in the upcoming budget, Jim Chalmers says, as he hosed down…
‘Utter contempt’: Elon Musk goes to war with Australian government over violent content
Elon Musk has stepped up his war of words with the Australian government over demands the X social media platform…
Red imported fire ants pose major threat to Australia: Report
Red imported fire ants could cost Australia up to $22bn in losses by the 2040s, a major research institute has…
Senate inquiry into 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics examines legacy
A former Brisbane lord mayor says he can understand why people might believe the Queensland government is more focused on…