Politics
Federal
‘Deeply sorry’: Minister apologises for system failing Defence and veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says it’s clear something is not working in his department and Defence given the serious issues facing many people transitioning out of active service.
- by Katina Curtis
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Controversy brews as Australia eyes entering the global carbon trade
The Climate Change Authority has suggested Australia will benefit from international carbon trading, sparking fears of fake climate action.
- by Mike Foley
National approach to coercive control to be discussed by state and federal law officers
The father of Hannah Clarke, who was murdered by her husband, has welcomed the push by state and federal attorneys-general to create national principles on coercive control.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Jobs
All sides must be on board to achieve boost in jobs and wages
A commitment to compromise will be needed if Australia is to lift its economy and wages growth out of a torpor.
- The Age's View
China’s ambassador backs the right to take control of Taiwan by force
In a Canberra speech that sparked concern from Japan and others, Xiao Qian endorsed a paper that said China would not renounce the use of force to take Taiwan.
- by David Crowe and Eryk Bagshaw
Royal commission report to examine ‘outdated’ system of veterans support
An interim report from the royal commission into defence and veteran suicide is expected to focus on the backlog of compensation claims the government is dealing with.
- by Katina Curtis