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Targeting superfluous super
The Productivity Commission says we have too many superannuation accounts. Peter Martin explains the logic.
The Productivity Commission says we have too many superannuation accounts. Peter Martin explains the logic.
Malcolm Turnbull scraps plans to ratify the extradition treaty with China after opposition from all sides of politics on human rights grounds.
Your taxes at work - the senate descends into absurdity as the government filibusters.
It's rare for the upper house to sit on Fridays, but the government wants their company tax cuts passed before budget.
A late night sitting and fiery debate yielded defeat for the government's changes to the Racial Discrimination Act Thursday night.
The government and opposition resort to quoting each other as they debate the up-coming minimum wage decision.
Bill Shorten asserts hotel housekeeper Margarita will receive less pay as her penalty rates are cut, but Malcolm Turnbull is conceding nothing.
The government will prioritise helping former ADF members under the age of 30 after a report revealed they're at higher risk of suicide than other people their age.
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash was lost for words when facing a frustrated Neil Mitchell on Thursday morning.
As the focus turns to the clean up in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Debbie, the Liberals, Labor and the Nationals have come together in a rare show of solidarity. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)
The Government wants Senators to sit for as long as needed to pass its company tax cut legislation.
Wayne Swan alleges that the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility "risks becoming little more than a publicly-funded slush fund for the Liberals".
Malcolm Turnbull gives Adam Bandt a spray during question time, telling the Greens MP he's using the Queensland cyclone disaster for political gain.
The former speaker has made his first appearance at Parliament House since losing his seat in 2013, reflecting on his mental health issues and legal battles.
Labor's Brendan O'Connor asks a most unexpected question during question time.
New ACTU boss Sally McManus doubles down on lawbreaking by backing the CFMEU. (Vision courtesy ABC)
With the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Debbie becoming clear, Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten plead with insurers to not make life harder for those affected. Courtesy ABC News 24.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has pledged federal support to help people affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.
The Productivity Commission says we have too many superannuation accounts. Peter Martin explains the logic.
When discussing the decision not to ratify the China extradition treaty, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Labor's Penny Wong choose their words very carefully.
A Fairfax-Ipsos poll reveals a vast majority of voters, including coalition voters, support the existing wording of race-hate laws. Matthew Knott explains.
A Fairfax-Ipsos poll reveals a vast majority of voters, including coalition voters, support the existing wording of race-hate laws. Matthew Knott explains.
Buying a house is increasingly out of reach for young Australians - Eryk Bagshaw explains the options being considered.
Is power flowing Labor's way? - watch as government ebbs and flows between Labor and the Coalition in the years since world war two.
US foreign aid can't be used to support contraception or abortion - Stephanie Peatling says it may become a political issue in Australia.
Politicians are meant to declare their interests, but Adam Gartrell argues the system is only semi-transparent and lacks oversight.
As Malcolm Turnbull flounders in the polls, Peter Dutton is being mentioned as a possible leader.
A new report may force Malcolm Turnbull to chose between his party's left and right factions. James Massola explains.
The on-going turmoil in the right-wing of Australian politics favours Bill Shorten, says Mark Kenny.
An in-depth report reveals the real reason Australia joined the invasion of Iraq and the lessons learnt. David Wroe explains.
It's named after US billionaire Warren Buffett - a proposal that the ultra-wealthy pay a minimum rate of tax.
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