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Former Tasmanian premier Tony Rundle, who oversaw the state's widely-lauded gun law reform in the wake of the Port Arthur tragedy, has died aged 86.

Many pet-owning renters are asked to pay surcharges – but the upcoming renters reform bill will require landlords to reconsider their stance

Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Sikh women say bill has ‘insufficient safeguards’ to protect those who are vulnerable

Labour and Tories’ reluctance to criticise US president could pave way for gains in May’s council and mayoral ballots

By the end of 2025, 42 African countries will have held national elections in the previous 24 months. But do these elections produce parliaments that accurately reflect the societies they serve? Aside from studies of women in Africa’s legislatures, there is surprisingly little information about this important issue.

Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang have said it is ‘vital’ that parliamentarians are able to ‘witness first-hand’ the situation on the ground in Palestine.

Top British diplomat slams Israel’s detention and deportation of Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed.

‘Young people are at harm and young people are losing their lives,’ said Esther Ghey, mum to Brianna, who died in 2023.

Thrust into the federal election spotlight, a major rail loop is coming under increasing fire from communities where it is slated to be built.