Politics
Federal
The ‘extraordinary numbers’ signalling years of pain for renters
An expert analysis shows migration, low vacancy rates and soft investment will drive rental inflation beyond its current 15-year high.
- by Rachel Clun
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Antisemitic chants could be banned under new hate speech laws
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the government was also weighing whether people should face jail time for hate speech.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Immigration
Immigration cuts only work if women have more babies. Dutton knows they won’t
Our real population problem is not one of excess. Birth rates are declining.
- by Jacqueline Maley
‘What if we’ve been drinking?’: New campaign aims to improve what you know about consent
The success of the federal government’s year-long consent campaign will be a test for Anthony Albanese’s pledge to end gender-based violence in one generation.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Discrimination
Labor’s hate speech bill to outlaw vilification
New laws to be introduced into a highly charged political context will make it a criminal offence to vilify a person based on race, sexuality, gender, disability or religion.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Hollie Hughes turfed from winnable Senate spot in NSW Liberal preselection
The centre-right senator will be replaced by Jessica Collins, who is aligned with conservative forces in the NSW Liberal Party, including shadow treasurer Angus Taylor.
- by James Massola and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Population
Coalition rules out baby bonus as births continue to slip
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, a father of four, says the nation’s falling fertility rate is a growing issue for all economic policymakers.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Political leadership
The party cannibals have gone vegan, so Albanese and Dutton are safe (for now)
We’ve progressed from the era of disposable political leaders to a new era of relatively indispensable ones.
- by Peter Hartcher
Aerial shooting culls thousands of horses in Kosciuszko
NSW government is ramping up the removal of feral horses from the alpine environment with a controversial technique.
- by Mike Foley
End the creep: Former RBA expert backs annual tax relief for millions
Luci Ellis, Westpac’s chief economist, says there’s a big case for increasing tax thresholds each year. Without end, taxes will keep rising forever.
- by Shane Wright
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Political leadership
Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap
The poll found that 75 per cent of voters supported a domestic gas reservation policy to ensure a steady supply of gas to households and businesses.
- by James Massola