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Companies from all parts of the cattle export supply chain will be involved in a class action against the Commonwealth.

Palmer's plans slammed by former party-mate

A former Palmer United Party candidate has the party for alleged attempts to gain political leverage for the party leader’s mining interests.

Sub deal sold as Australia seeks others

Defence Minister David Johnston has sent a strong signal that Australia’s next fleet of submarines will not be Australian.

Cold feet on green goal costs jobs, innovation

The Federal Government has launched its latest discussion on the future of the Renewable Energy Target.

IP leaks show cost of free trade

An Australian expert has poked holes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), following further negotiations over the weekend.

Council phone checks as evidence in wider issue

There is concern over big gaps in government reports on how often Australians' private internet and phone records have been accessed by law-enforcement, and one city council is becoming the poster child.

Dearth in Hobart as AFP rolls out

Hobart has the only capital city airport in Australia without any permanent AFP officers, after they were pulled out this week.

No moves for uber-ministry, Morrison says

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has denied trying to sweep extra roles into his portfolio as he sets up the Australian Border Force.

Freya's freedom decided soon

The student who leaked details of the Prime Minister’s daughter’s “secret” scholarship faces up to two years jail.

Migrant managers rise on policy shift

A new study says skilled migrants are enjoying better jobs and higher levels of employment thanks to a shift in policy.

Watchdog chained while corporate crime runs wild

Australia’s chief of corporate regulation says Australia is too soft on corporate criminals and under-resourced to deal with rampant white collar crime.

3 Greatest Trans-Pacific Hits

Governments representing about 40 per cent of the global economy are negotiating against the interests of freedom, universal health and human rights – and the private talks on peoples’ future will soon continue in Australia.

Ebola in "hard" basket as Australia keeps evading

Calls are coming from home and abroad while the Australian Government continues to hold back from full commitment to fighting the Ebola outbreak.

Backward views taint Ed. review

One of the people behind the new review of the English curriculum is facing accusations of racism, sexism, bigotry and having an horrendous sense of humour.

Gate swings closed on economic green pasture

Ireland has vowed the shut the door on international tax cheats, but some say it will be left slightly ajar.

Packer laments in all directions over profit drop

James Packer has unleashed on gambling critics and Australian governments, which he says are damaging his Crown Resorts business.

Hateful rate needs shifting now

A survey has found truly disturbing rates of violent attitudes towards women among everyday Australians.

Options up for big DHS strike

About 15,000 Department of Human Services staff members will vote on whether to take industrial action, after gaining approval from the Fair Work Commission.

Trust rests with nearest government

Local government remains the most trusted level of government in Australia, according to the latest results of a major national survey by Griffith University.