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Moderate senator says the idea of new developments in established suburbs does not sit well with some Liberals

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A bloated remit and chronic under-resourcing at Australia's corporate watchdog have been canvassed in a scathing parliamentary report.

The government's build-to-rent incentive program has been sent to an inquiry by the opposition and Greens despite a chronic shortage of rental homes.

The Australian Human Rights Commission thinks so, including it in a list of rights that should receive legislative protection

Peter Dutton has taken a further controversial step in his climate change policy, indicating a Coalition government would only announce its medium term emission reduction targets after the election.

Housing remains one of Australia’s most pressing issues in both state and federal politics. The RBA keeping rates up and high mortgage repayments have left many Australians struggling. For those Australians who don’t own a home, it’s becoming increasingly hard to get into the housing market.

Senator says addressing the issue ‘will be at the core of our offering at the upcoming election’

The Albanese government faces a political fight as the Greens and Coalition have already shared their distaste for the idea – for different reasons

City of Newcastle to place 505 Minmi Rd plans on public exhibition.

Shadow home ownership spokesman dismisses claims policy would inflate house prices as ‘rubbish’, and says opposition will consider how to ‘coerce’ development