Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou
Cheaper childcare costs bill introduced
Legislation slashing the cost of child care for more than one million families has been introduced to parliament. Education Minister Jason Clare...
Queen a ‘rare, reassuring’ constant: PM
Political leaders have used the return of federal parliament to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Both chambers of parliament will spend...
Indigenous voice a hand of friendship: PM
An Indigenous voice to parliament is an outstretched hand of friendship from First Nations people to the rest of Australia, Prime Minister...
Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says the government will push for a significant pay rise for aged care workers, in a bid...
Hospitals still under COVID strain: Butler
Hospitals across the country are experiencing enormous pressure from COVID-19 despite the peak of the recent Omicron wave passing. Health Minister Mark...
Too early to say virus has peaked: Butler
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says it’s still too early to tell if the peak of the current COVID-19 wave has passed,...
Government to work close with gas companies: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stressed the government is willing to work closely with gas companies to ensure consistent supply following a...
Bowen urges action, launches climate bill
Legislation locking in emissions reduction targets has been introduced to parliament, with Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen warning there is not much...
Fresh COVID warning ahead of virus spike
The chief medical officer has issued a fresh warning about the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, saying the death toll...
Rising profits behind inflation: Report
Rising profits in the Australian corporate sector have been identified as a key cause for increasing inflation across the country, a report...