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The Senate will vote on the Government’s metadata retention bill today, and it appears almost certain to pass with the blessing of the party technically considered the Opposition.

Employment workers move to strike

The Federal Employment Minister will be faced with worker troubles on his own doorstop, with industrial action given a green light.

More cuts loom for those already disadvantaged

Deep funding cuts to the Indigenous Advancement Strategy have led one NT mayor to tell federal politicians they “better start listening real fast”.

Reef plan leaves green groups wanting

Conservation groups say there are some good points to the new Great Barrier Reef plan, but it ignores the greatest risk of all.

Food safety change with deadly implications

New laws will remove the responsibility to report food-related deaths and disease outbreaks for some parties.

Concerns ignored as Data Bill rolls ahead

Legal experts say neither the Federal Government nor the Opposition have given a proper justification for new data retention laws.

RET talks still swing on new target

The Federal Government is in fresh talks about the renewable energy target today, with just a week left before a deadline that forces emissions-intensive producers to pay fines.

Big guns loaded against online bullying

Australia now has a children's e-safety commissioner.

Data bill meets mild resistance

The Federal Government's controversial data retention bill is expected to pass parliament's lower house today, amid uproar from the media and public.

Defence looks to drop 1,500 more

The jobs of up to 1,500 public servants in the Defence Department are on the chopping block.

Harsh words and hand-outs on Close The Gap day

Last Thursday was national Close The Gap day, and while events were on around the country to address Indigenous inequality, the Prime Minister’s top Indigenous advisor had some harsh words for his boss.

Locals say frozen funds will bite

Councils will struggle to cope with the Federal Government freeze on indexation of local government grants.

Risk and reward in refugee hard line

An Australian expert has questioned the Coalition's much-lauded boat turn-back policy, saying it creates new dangers and spreads problems to our international neighbours.

Drug scheme moves on public input

Moves are underway to give the public a greater say in regard to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Industry rising against data laws

Some of Australia’s biggest publishers will take up arms against the Federal Government’s Data Retention Bill, and experts say their cause is just.

Investments questioned as local money hits US road

A big Australian super fund is investing in US projects due to a lack of opportunities at home.

New job rates detailed

Unemployment has slipped down to 6.3 per cent, with 15,600 jobs added in the latest period.

Abbott and Andrews write with gritted teeth

The Prime Minister and the Victorian Premier could be heading for a showdown, following a heated exchange of letters this week.

Deep cuts may have time to heal

With nearly 6,000 jobs lost, the minister in charge of Australian Public Service jobs cuts has hinted the blood-letting may be over.

Defence hit for hefty health IT bill

The new health database at the Department of Defence is $110 million over budget, plagued by shortcomings, and could shatter the department’s reputation.