Anti-hate laws passed in Federal Parliament
Legislation to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism in the wake of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings has been passed by Federal Parliament.
The Combatting
Read more21 January 2026Federal
Party parachutes for anti-hate measures
By Michelle Grattan
While Federal Parliament devoted Monday to emotion-filled Bondi condolence speeches, behind the scenes government and opposition inched to a deal to
Read more20 January 2026
Survey unlocks creative industries working conditions
A new national research project hopes to build the first comprehensive picture of working conditions in creative industries.
The Creative Workplaces Survey was announced
Read more19 January 2026
Assistance expanded for Queensland floods
Personal Hardship Assistance has been extended to residents of Carpentaria who have been impacted by recent flooding.
The State and Federal Governments will provide
Read more18 January 2026
$500m upgrade for Queensland cattle routes
A $500m project will upgrade freight routes to support the Queensland cattle industry.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Read more27 November 2025
Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal
A recent critical minerals agreement between Australia and the United States provides positive signals to the industry, as governments acknowledge their role in
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Gen Z losing hope of ever having financial security
More than half of Australia’s Gen Z cohort believe they will never achieve financial security in their lifetime.
Results of the 2025 Australian Youth Barometer found
Read more13 November 2025
Climate storm shows no sign of easing
By Robyn Eckersley
Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, hailed as humanity’s best shot at keeping climate change under control. Between then
Read more12 November 2025
US investors look into Australian clean energy sector
More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector.
Federal Climate Change and Energy
Read more10 November 2025
Global migration numbers drop for first time in three years
Permanent migration to the world’s developed countries fell by 4 percent in 2024, though total numbers remain well above pre-COVID levels.
A new OECD report found last
Read more5 November 2025