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East coast gas crisis to hit sooner than expected: ACCC

East coast gas crisis to hit sooner than expected: ACCC

The competition watchdog says major new supplies needed by 2027 to stop homes and businesses running short.

  • by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano

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Yes, we really are dumb enough to import our own gas. Here’s why
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Yes, we really are dumb enough to import our own gas. Here’s why

There’s plenty of blame to go around for the current mess we’re in.

  • by Mike Foley
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Fatima Payman has hurt Labor badly.  And she isn’t done yet

Fatima Payman has hurt Labor badly. And she isn’t done yet

Senator Fatima Payman’s defection to the crossbench has caused major damage to the government. And she isn’t done yet, either.

  • by James Massola
Parliament House security under review after twin protests

Parliament House security under review after twin protests

Four protesters unfurled pro-Palestine banners from the roof as a group of climate activists glued themselves to the floor in the building’s Marble Foyer.

  • by Olivia Ireland, Angus Thompson and Jessica McSweeney
Accusations, intimidation and resignation: Senator Fatima Payman quits Labor

Accusations, intimidation and resignation: Senator Fatima Payman quits Labor

Rebel senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor Party after creating a political firestorm with her decision to vote against the government over recognising Palestinian statehood.

  • by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Amid champagne gifts and shameless rorting, one institution is fighting back
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NACC

Amid champagne gifts and shameless rorting, one institution is fighting back

The national audit office has released a series of scandalous reports that show our public bureaucracy falling apart, at a cost to us all.

  • by Shane Wright
Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.

  • by Angus Thomson