Government could end HIV in Australia with just $32m
Australia could become the first nation in the world to effectively end HIV transmission, saving taxpayers $2 billion.
Adam Gartrell is the health and industrial relations correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, based in Parliament House
Australia could become the first nation in the world to effectively end HIV transmission, saving taxpayers $2 billion.
Liberal MPs pushing for a free vote on marriage equality will go into a special party room meeting armed with the authority of their own constituents, who overwhelmingly believe it is the job of politicians to decide on the reform.
Under the new Liberal-led bill civil celebrants will be able protected from legal action if they refuse to officiate at same-sex weddings.
Doctors have criticised state and federal governments over their new drug policy blueprint, accusing them of putting too much emphasis on methamphetamine and not enough on a much more damaging and deadly substance: alcohol.
Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten insisted he had no knowledge of the money.
The Turnbull government has announced plans for a national independent review of the Murray Darling Basin Plan in a bid to restore confidence in the system in the wake of water theft allegations.
The Turnbull government is warning of major pain for small business as a result of Bill Shorten's family trust tax plan.
Only 8 per cent of Treasurer Scott Morrison's own constituents believe his claims that inequality is improving.
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts looks set to be referred to the High Court.
One Nation senator received confirmation his citizenship been revoked six months after he nominated as a candidate.
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