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Social media

Facebook censured by government for failure to act on livestreaming concerns

The social media giant has been heavily criticised by the government for its response to its role in spreading video of the Christchurch terror attack.

  • by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
Chris Richardson, director of Deloitte Access Economics.
Industrial relations

Economist warns Bill Shorten against 'overpromising' on wages

  • by Dana McCauley
One Nation party officials Steve Dickson (left) and James Ashby field questions during a press conference in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The pair have been caught in an al-Jazeera investigation which used hidden cameras and a journalist posing as a grassroots gun campaigner to expose the far-right party's extraordinary efforts to secure funding in Washington DC in September.
One Nation

'We were on the sauce': One Nation staffers blame booze and 'skulduggery' for gun lobby sting

  • by Michael Koziol and Rachel Clun
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a shortlist of 12 energy projects that the government may underwrite.
Coal

'Very small' coal project on government funding shortlist

  • by Nicole Hasham
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen.
Superannuation

'No further delays': Labor to push super up to 12 per cent

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

Opinion & Perspectives

'Nothing between GP and emergency': Victoria's mental health failure

Miki Perkins
Miki Perkins

Mental health royal commission begins community consultation on April 5, looking into system that lets people spiral into crisis – then can't cope with results.

Support for Bill Shorten's living wage plan depends on trust

David Crowe
David Crowe

Labor hopes to capitalise on concerns about wage stagnation with its policy for a living wage.

After NSW, we're left with Hobson's choice for PM

Tony Walker
Tony Walker

Now Australian voters must turn their attention to Canberra, where they confront a leadership deficit on both sides.

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Federal

Chris Richardson, director of Deloitte Access Economics.
Industrial relations

Economist warns Bill Shorten against 'overpromising' on wages

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's promise to deliver a "living wage" is a risky political play that aims to capture swinging voters and fails to address poverty, a leading economist has warned.  

  • by Dana McCauley
Scott Morrison
Social media

Facebook censured by government for failure to act on livestreaming concerns

The social media giant has been heavily criticised by the government for its response to its role in spreading video of the Christchurch terror attack.

  • by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said One Nation voters would find the answers they sought in the Coalition.
Australia votes

Scott Morrison pitches for One Nation votes after Hanson's operatives caught out in gun sting

  • by Michael Koziol and Fergus Hunter
One Nation party officials Steve Dickson (left) and James Ashby field questions during a press conference in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The pair have been caught in an al-Jazeera investigation which used hidden cameras and a journalist posing as a grassroots gun campaigner to expose the far-right party's extraordinary efforts to secure funding in Washington DC in September.
One Nation

'We were on the sauce': One Nation staffers blame booze and 'skulduggery' for gun lobby sting

  • by Michael Koziol and Rachel Clun
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a shortlist of 12 energy projects that the government may underwrite.
Coal

'Very small' coal project on government funding shortlist

  • by Nicole Hasham

Victoria

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New South Wales

NSW Deputy Leader of the Opposition Penny Sharpe and NSW Leader of the Opposition Michael Daley speak to the media in Sydney, Monday, March 25, 2019. Michael Daley has quit as NSW Labor leader following the party's poor showing in the weekend's state election, but he's vowed to contest a leadership ballot to be held after the federal poll. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING
State Parliament

Michael Daley says he won't contest the ballot to lead NSW Labor

  • by Esther Han
NSW Votes

The wunderkind behind the rise of Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party

  • by Lisa Visentin
NSW Votes

'48 is my lucky number': Gladys Berejiklian assures Governor of majority government

  • by Esther Han

Queensland

Queensland Greens MP Michael Berkman on the balcony in Parliament while wearing an anti-Adani T-shirt.
Greens

Greens MP referred to ethics committee for protest shirt

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Domestic violence

Fears women could be jailed for life for killing violent partners

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Protest

'Sobering reminder': The day Brisbane descended into violent anti-Russian protest

  • by Tony Moore

ACT

Michael Moore, former independent health minister.
Drug reform

ACT minister who brought in cannabis notices says they should be axed

  • by Katie Burgess
Drug reform

ACT bid to legalise cannabis could lead to jail time for users: police

  • by Katie Burgess
Education

Liberals plan to revamp ACT language teaching

  • by Steve Evans

Western Australia

Local government reform advocates are questioning a scheme that helps councils enter into contracts without the need for going to tender.
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Local government

'Unlawful process': Local government reform advocates question tender-avoiding scheme

  • by Nathan Hondros
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Social media

Premier backs ban on anonymous social media users after Liam Ryan slurs

  • by Nathan Hondros
Tragedy

Perth Catholics voice shock, disbelief at reports 'beloved' priest abused child

  • by Nathan Hondros

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