Federal Government News
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has faced sharp criticism after approving extensions to three coal mines ...
AGL fined for Centrepay spree
AGL Energy Limited has been fined $25 million by the Federal Court for violating the National Energy Retail Rules.
Shorten leaves for uni post
Former Australian Labor leader Bill Shorten is stepping down from his political career today.
GPs react to bulk drop
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has raised concerns over declining bulk billing rates.
PBS payments locked
The Albanese Government has frozen the indexation of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) copayments.
Green link pushed through
The Australian government has approved the HumeLink energy project, against the wishes of some locals.
Think tank tightening looms
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), a think tank known for its critical stance on China, is facing significant funding cuts.
Court parties questioned
The Federal Court of Australia has spent over $424,000 on events in the past three years, according to recent parliamentary disclosures.
Dutton pledges less choice
Peter Dutton has pledged to enforce Australia Day citizenship ceremonies on January 26 ...
Uni tweaks to open attendance
The Albanese Government has detailed reforms to the higher education system.
New stats track sexuality
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has unveiled its first-ever national estimates of the LGBTI+ population.
Visa 'go-slow' coming
The Federal Government is slowing student visa approvals to address surging enrolments and pre-election migration concerns.
Booze laws reviewed
A review of NT’s alcohol policies shows a significant reduction in alcohol-related injury (ARI) hospitalisations in Central Australia.
Young voices formalised
The 2025 Youth Advisory Groups will give the government their perspectives on key policy areas.
Bin deal made with states
State and federal environment ministers have agreed on measures to harmonise recycling practices.
Singapore agreement updated
Australia and Singapore have signed a potentially pivotal agreement to advance safe and ethical AI.
New plan to drive AI
The Albanese Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at making Australia a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI).
Path opens for lab-grown quail
Draft standards for assessing lab-grown meat have been proposed, beginning with cell-cultured quail meat.
ADHD response probed
The government’s ADHD response offers recognition but little relief for those still struggling.