Politics

JobSeeker

Consider hiking rent assistance before JobSeeker: Employer group

A major employer group wants higher rent assistance to be considered before the dole is hiked over concerns the JobSeeker rate is discouraging people getting back to work.

by Jennifer Duke

Cbus Super chief executive Justin Arter.

Superannuation

Building workers risk losing insurance under super changes, Cbus boss warns

by Jennifer Duke

Labor's Joel Fitzgibbon has called on Mark Butler to quit the energy portfolio, with the spat putting pressure on Labor leader Anthony Albanese.

Factional politics

Labor MPs round on Joel Fitzgibbon as climate spat turns nasty

by Rob Harris

The NSW border is still closed to Victoria.

Coronavirus pandemic

Confused businesses want a report card on reopening progress of each state

by Katina Curtis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a special investigator will probe alleged war crimes.

Updated

Secrets of War

Chief investigator appointed to probe alleged Australian war crimes

by Anthony Galloway

Opinion & Perspectives

Risks of ministerial affairs justify public scrutiny

The Age's View

The lines of what is acceptable are blurred but male politicians should start to take more seriously the concerns of women.

Risks of ministerial affairs justify public scrutiny

The Herald's View

The lines of what is acceptable are blurred but male politicians should start to take more seriously the concerns of women.

A small change can make Advance Australia Fair a better anthem

The Herald's View

Premier Gladys Berejiklian is better known as an efficient manager than a warrior in the culture wars.

Federal

JobSeeker

Consider hiking rent assistance before JobSeeker: Employer group

A major employer group wants higher rent assistance to be considered before the dole is hiked over concerns the JobSeeker rate is discouraging people getting back to work.