Politics
Federal
‘Reward for terrorism’: Wong’s speech draws backlash from pro-Israel groups
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s comments on Palestinian statehood have been welcomed by pro-Palestine advocates, but infuriated pro-Israel groups and the opposition.
- by Matthew Knott
Latest
Beefed-up competition watchdog to sink teeth into big mergers
The largest changes to the laws governing business mergers will be unveiled on Wednesday as the government seeks to make the economy more competitive.
- by Shane Wright
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‘We need to build the pathway’: Wong steps up debate on Palestinian statehood
Setting out a new case on the highly sensitive global question, Penny Wong said Palestinian statehood could improve the chances for peace.
- by David Crowe and Matthew Knott
Shorten tells states NDIS will start screening for criminals, predators
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will write to state governments demanding they tell his agency when serious criminals apply for the scheme.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Andrew Probyn
Opinion
Immigration
Migrants – what are they good for? A lot, actually
Far from stealing our homes, migrants are returning to their pre-COVID university digs and propping up our economy.
- by Shane Wright
‘Safe pair of hands’ David Johnston the new Defence Force chief
Johnston, a naval officer who has been the nation’s second most senior military figure since 2018, will replace long-serving Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell in July.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
Defence
Can a two-year ‘placeholder’ reform the Australian Defence Force?
The Albanese government has opted for continuity over change and safety over boldness in its choice of a new Defence Force chief.
- by Matthew Knott