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Wilkie brands Albanese's gambling legislation 'useless' as losses top $104bn since Murphy review
The Albanese government is facing fresh pressure over gambling reform after Australians lost more than $104 billion in the three years since being handed the Murphy review, while the Greens and the Coalition have forced its proposed legislation to a Senate inquiry.
Greens call for Senate inquiry after report finds fossil fuel companies involved in 260+ programs reaching Australian children
The Greens are pushing for a Senate inquiry into the fossil fuel industry’s influence on children, after a landmark investigation found coal, oil and gas companies are involved in more than 260 education initiatives and sponsorships.
Linda Reynolds defends AUKUS, argues Australia has no credible alternative
Former defence minister Linda Reynolds has warned Australia has been in a ‘hybrid and grey zone war’ with China for years, arguing the country remains unprepared and that no ‘credible Plan B’ to the AUKUS submarine deal has been proposed.
South Australia's corruption watchdog calls for stronger whistleblower protections
South Australia’s corruption watchdog has called for stronger protections for whistleblowers after a 10-month investigation found those who speak out in the public interest need greater support.
Former WA health chief warns AUKUS inquiry of 'nuclear disaster waiting to happen'
A former Western Australian public health chief has warned the AUKUS inquiry that there is a ‘nuclear disaster waiting to happen’, arguing there is no safety plan to protect Perth communities in the event of a major nuclear accident at naval base HMAS Stirling.
Labor's plan to fund Great Koala National Park with carbon credits faces Senate roadblock
The Albanese government’s proposed new carbon credits method to help fund long-promised forest protection is facing possible defeat in the Senate, with the Coalition and crossbenchers joining forces to block the scheme. Critics argue the proposal would allow fossil fuel companies to "greenwash" their emissions and help justify their continued expansion of co
Greens push for Senate inquiry as pressure mounts on Queensland Museum over fossil fuel ties
The campaign to end fossil fuel sponsorship at the Queensland Museum has intensified, with dozens of prominent Australians and advocacy groups demanding the institution sever ties with the industry.
People aren’t rushing to the far right. They’re walking away from the major parties
The rise of One Nation is being driven less by a broad shift to the political right than by the Coalition’s collapse and mounting frustration over the cost-of-living crisis, according to a prominent economist.
Pat Conroy defends AUKUS, says party backing remains strong
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has defended the AUKUS nuclear-submarine deal against critics in the Labor movement, arguing it continues to enjoy overwhelming support within the party.
Larissa Waters warns Australia is at a tipping point amid One Nation surge
Greens leader Larissa Waters has argued the rise of One Nation reflects growing anger at a system many Australians feel no longer works for them, rather than an embrace of Pauline Hanson’s brand of politics.
Crossbenchers accuse Albanese government of mounting an attack on Australia’s FOI regime
An unlikely alliance of crossbench MPs and senators in federal parliament have accused the Albanese government of mounting an attack on Australia’s freedom of information (FOI) regime, after bureaucrats escalated an AUKUS transparency dispute to the Federal Court.
Australia's largest gas exporters set to reap $18bn war-driven windfall, reigniting calls for 25% gas tax
Australia's largest gas exporters are set to receive an unexpected $18 billion revenue windfall over the next year, due to the fallout from conflict in the Middle East, reigniting calls for the Albanese government to introduce a 25 per cent tax on gas exports
Rental crisis is a policy choice, not unavoidable, Senate inquiry told
Australia’s rental crisis is a policy choice, not an unavoidable consequence of market forces, a Senate inquiry has heard, with advocates arguing governments are failing to deliver the stability, affordability and security people deserve from a home.
Housing inequity cuts across generations, ACOSS tells Senate inquiry
Older Australians have seen their wealth grow eight times faster than younger generations over the past two decades, but a Senate inquiry has heard housing inequality is no longer just a generational issue. The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) told a public hearing in Sydney that the issue extended well beyond the divide between younger and older