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Budgetary independence for corruption commission and wider ability to investigate also sought amid crossbench concern at omitted reforms

Some critics noted Albanese has now spent a full two of his first six weeks as PM overseas, even as experts praise his foreign policy achievments.

NSW Labor and others warn failure to bring land clearing under control is ‘unsustainable’ and threatens Coalition pledge to cut emissions by 2030

Health Minister Mark Butler orders a fast-tracked review into existing vaccine deals and whether there need to be any changes to current agreements to shore up Australia's future supplies.

Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud admits it was a mistake by the former Coalition government not to announce a $250million funding package for a Newcastle Container Terminal - but he insists that Labor now fund the project, which is considered essential for the Hunter's economic diversification.

Australians have lost thousands of dollars on their superannuation savings over the past financial year. And in the coming months, with interest rates rising and share markets so volatile, retirement balances could take a bigger hit.

Climate change minister says inquiry needed as carbon offset scheme is integral to target of 43% emissions reduction by 2030

Rosie Wallis has been renting her entire adult life and, like many renters, she has felt neglected — politically — in a nation that tends to focus on home buyers.

At the May 21 federal election, Labor won 77 of the 151 House of Representatives seats (up eight since 2019 when adjusted for redistributions), the Coalition won 58 seats (down 18), the Greens four (up three) and all Others 12 (up seven). This was a Labor majority of three.