Politics
Federal
The catch-22 preventing mothers from returning to work
The federal government is being urged to scrap income reporting requirements for access to childcare subsidies to help get more families more work.
- by Rachel Clun
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Disability
Premiers revolt over federal NDIS law, fearing cost time bomb
The premiers convened a sudden meeting on Monday night to urge a rethink on the controversial proposal to set up a new state-based disability system.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Immigration
Two detainees released before bringing cases to court
The freeing of the two men, who had their visas revoked over extensive criminal convictions, fuels accusations the government is sidestepping detainee cases that could lead to further mass releases.
- by Angus Thompson
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Political leadership
PM’s personal rating slips as frustration with major parties grows
Labor and Anthony Albanese hold narrow leads on whether they are running a united team and have a vision for the future, but voters put Peter Dutton and the Coalition ahead on immigration and the economy.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Political leadership
Is a reshuffle still an opportunity to shred sensitive documents? No, minister
A key Federal Court ruling is going to make it harder for public servants and their political masters to hide behind nonsensical rules which keep documents secret.
- by Anne Twomey
Energy shortage fears prompt minister to pump up new gas projects
Federal Resources Minister says new gas production projects in NSW, Victoria would be optimal solution to gas shortages.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Housing crisis
Unstoppable electoral waves are approaching, but who will be washed away?
The politics of inequality are shifting rapidly, and the major parties are desperate not to get caught on the wrong side of the debate.
- by Sean Kelly