Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou
PM defends budget spending, denies inflation fears
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the billions in budget spending on vulnerable and low-income Australians as the coalition warns it will...
Albanese defends Voice over High Court concerns
Anthony Albanese has defended the wording of the proposed Indigenous Voice, dismissing fears of possible High Court challenges. It comes as traditional...
Federal budget to boost funds for cultural institutions
Renewed funding for Australia’s cultural institutions will ensure they will be able to be viewed for generations to come, the prime minister...
Scientists challenge Australians to answer Indigenous Voice call
The peak body representing more than 100,000 science and technology workers has thrown its support behind a Voice to Parliament as politicians...
Cheaper childcare costs bill introduced
Legislation slashing the cost of child care for more than one million families has been introduced to parliament. Education Minister Jason Clare...
Queen a ‘rare, reassuring’ constant: PM
Political leaders have used the return of federal parliament to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Both chambers of parliament will spend...
Indigenous voice a hand of friendship: PM
An Indigenous voice to parliament is an outstretched hand of friendship from First Nations people to the rest of Australia, Prime Minister...
Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says the government will push for a significant pay rise for aged care workers, in a bid...
Hospitals still under COVID strain: Butler
Hospitals across the country are experiencing enormous pressure from COVID-19 despite the peak of the recent Omicron wave passing. Health Minister Mark...
Too early to say virus has peaked: Butler
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says it’s still too early to tell if the peak of the current COVID-19 wave has passed,...