Live: Hizb ut-Tahrir officially listed as a prohibited hate group
The Australian government has officially classified Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group, as announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
Green whistles for IUD insertion among SA Labor's healthcare promises
The South Australian government is pledging improved pain relief options for women undergoing IUD insertions as part of their healthcare commitments.
Penny Wong refuses to say if any Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship
The Australian government has not confirmed the presence of Australian crew on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship, amidst rising tensions in the region.
Government silent on claims Australians were on US sub that sank warship
The Australian government has not confirmed reports about Australian personnel being present on a US submarine involved in the sinking of an Iranian warship.
βA win for democracyβ: Labor abandons freedom of information law changes that would have reduced transparency
The Australian Labor government has reversed its proposed changes to freedom of information laws, which would have implemented new fees and restricted access to government information.
Artists warn government to 'hold its nerve' on AI copyright
Australian artists and copyright advocates caution the government against loosening copyright protections amid pressures from big tech in the context of artificial intelligence.
Live: Additional three flights scheduled to depart UAE for Australia
The Australian government has scheduled three additional flights to return citizens from the UAE amid ongoing military activity in the Middle East.
Australia politics live: stranded Australians return from Middle East; new inquiry into racism towards Indigenous Australians
The Australian government has announced a parliamentary inquiry into rising racism against Indigenous Australians, prompted by recent attacks and a general increase in hate towards First Nations people.
Grant cancelled for Islamic community group amid 'social cohesion concerns'
The Australian federal government has revoked a $670,000 grant for the Taha Humanity Association due to concerns about social cohesion.
Tim Wilson stuns Australian parliament with attempt at singing Billy Joel song β video
Australian shadow treasurer Tim Wilson surprises parliament by singing a parody of Billy Joel's 'We Didnβt Start the Fire,' criticizing the government for inflationary spending.
SA government applies for 'vile monster' Peter Liddy to be jailed indefinitely
The South Australian government seeks to indefinitely imprison convicted child sex offender Peter Liddy, who is set for release despite a history of heinous crimes.
Australian wildlife in βharmβs wayβ with volunteers left to βpick up the piecesβ amid climate crisis, fires and floods
Australia faces a biodiversity crisis as volunteers and advocates urge the government to implement stronger national protections for endangered species affected by climate disasters.
Coalition brands Australian children in Syria terrorist 'sympathisers'
The Coalition has labeled Australian children stranded in a detention camp in Syria as 'ISIS sympathisers', demanding the government prevent their return.
Afternoon Update: Australians in Middle East travel limbo; Pauline Hanson censured again; and Christina Applegate on life with MS
Australian travellers in the Middle East face disruptions due to the ongoing conflict, with significant flight cancellations and warnings from the foreign minister on government assistance limitations.
Coalition votes against censuring Hanson over no 'good' Muslim comment
The Australian Coalition government has declined to support a censure motion against One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for her comments suggesting there are no 'good' Muslims, with the motion ultimately passing due to votes from Labor and the Greens.
Iran conflict to cause βseriousβ travel disruptions as 115,000 Australians remain in region amid cancelled flights
The Australian government warns of significant travel disruptions for Australians in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict, with many flights canceled and airspace closures complicating travel plans.
High-speed rail and heartbreak. Will this time be any different? - podcast
The Australian government has unveiled plans to fund a $60 billion high-speed rail project between Sydney and Newcastle, aiming to cut travel time to just one hour, but past failures raise skepticism about its realization.
Australia Thwarts Terror Plot Targeting Mosques and State Institutions
Australia has thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at attacking mosques and state institutions, resulting in the arrest of a 20-year-old Western Australian man.
High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Laborβs newest proposal finally leave the station?
The Australian government has announced plans to construct a high-speed rail line from Sydney to Newcastle, aiming to transform travel and contribute to emissions reduction by 2050.
Two staff stabbed after US contractor used Kia Carnival to transfer Australian immigration detainee: βYou might as well hire an Uberβ
Two staff members were stabbed by an immigration detainee being transported in an unsecured Kia Carnival, raising serious safety concerns regarding the private contractor used by the Australian government.
Negative gearing changes on the table before May budget, Jim Chalmers confirms
The Australian government is considering reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax to alleviate the housing crisis ahead of the May federal budget.
Labor not ruling out negative gearing changes
The Australian Labor government is reconsidering changes to negative gearing, indicating potential reforms to the tax break following a report suggesting new measures could be in the works.
Government launches consultation into locally made wind infrastructure
The Australian government has initiated a consultation process to explore domestic manufacturing capabilities for wind turbine infrastructure.
Thousands break into property market with 5% Deposit Scheme
The Australian government's 5% Deposit Scheme for first homebuyers has seen a significant increase in participation due to recent reforms allowing access to buyers of all income levels.
Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed
Families of Australian soldiers whose graves were damaged by the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza are demanding reparations and accountability from the Albanese government.
National vineyard register welcomed by struggling wine industry
The Australian government will set up a National Vineyard Register to help the struggling wine industry track vineyard sizes and grape varieties.
News live: Australian government evacuates families of diplomats as tensions rise in Middle East
The Australian government has ordered the evacuation of families of diplomats from Israel and Lebanon amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Australian diplomats' families offered evacuation over Iran threat
The Australian government is preparing to evacuate the families of diplomats stationed in the Middle East due to escalating tensions surrounding Iran.
Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim
Wittenoom traditional owners have filed a $1.5 billion compensation claim against the West Australian government over asbestos contamination.
SA Labor's stamp duty policy appears at odds with former treasurer's view
The South Australian Labor government's stamp duty policy is at odds with the previous views expressed by former Treasurer Stephen Mullighan regarding who should benefit from such tax relief.
NT environmentalists βgobsmackedβ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna
Environmentalists are shocked by the Australian government's approval for bulldozing 2,723 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without necessary environmental assessments.
In 2022, Labor MPs urged compassion for Australian women and children stuck in Syria. Now Albanese has only contempt
The article discusses the Australian government's handling of the repatriation of citizens trapped in Syrian detention camps, highlighting the change in Labor's stance from compassion to contempt under the current leadership.
15 months, 270 AI experts and $188k bill before AI body scrapped
The Australian government discontinued its AI Advisory Body after 15 months of planning and recruitment, sparking concerns about the future of AI regulation in the country.
The 23 Australian children stuck in Syria are not responsible for their parents. They need our governmentβs support to return | Donald Rothwell
The article discusses the plight of 23 Australian children stranded in Syria and the Australian government's refusal to repatriate them alongside their mothers, amidst political controversy.
Australian families in convoy from Syrian camp warned they would be attacked unless they turned around
A convoy of Australian families from a Syrian camp was warned by Syrian government officials that they would be attacked if they continued to Damascus.
Live: High-speed rail could be 'shovel ready' in two years, government says
The Australian government has announced plans to commence construction of the country's first high-speed rail line, which could begin as early as 2028 with additional funding of $229.6 million.
PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named
Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports the UK government in removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession while also announcing new funding for a high-speed rail project.
Australia supports if the British government wants to remove Andrew from the line of succession
The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has expressed support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the British line of succession amidst allegations of misconduct.
Australian government says it would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession
The Australian government expressed support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession following his arrest for misconduct allegations.
Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail to be 'shovel-ready' in two years
The Australian federal government is investing an additional $230 million to make the Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail project 'shovel-ready' within two years.
Bill Keltyβs tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Laborβs lack of ambition
Bill Kelty criticized the Australian government for its lack of ambition in tax reform during a parliamentary inquiry, advocating for significant changes to the capital gains tax.
Live: Government dismisses call to criminalise aiding return of IS-linked women
The Australian government rejects a proposal to criminalise assistance for IS-linked families returning home, deeming it a mere publicity stunt.
South Australian election campaign officially begins
The election campaign in South Australia has officially commenced with major parties pitching their policies to voters after writs were issued.
Zempilas has three H's in mind. There's one more he'll want to avoid
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas focuses on housing, health, and household stress as key issues while critiquing the Western Australian government.
Racing champions unload over Phillip Island MotoGP loss to Adelaide
Former MotoGP champions Wayne Gardner and Casey Stoner express their disappointment over the Victorian government's decision to relocate the Australian MotoGP from Phillip Island to Adelaide starting in 2027.
Victoria loses MotoGP after refusing to move event from Phillip Island
Victoria will no longer host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island after the state government declined to move the event to Albert Park.
Australian with ISIS links in Syria temporarily blocked from coming home
An Australian citizen with links to ISIS has been issued a temporary exclusion order preventing their return from Syria by the federal government, confirmed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
Chalmers's Lowe blow after ex-RBA governor offers rebuke of 'handouts'
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers suggests that former RBA Governor Philip Lowe's criticisms of government spending stem from a personal grievance over not being reappointed.
Randa Abdel-Fattah to feature at Sydney Writers' Festival
Randa Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian-Australian author, will participate in the upcoming Sydney Writers' Festival despite facing a rescinded invitation to another festival amid government pressure.
Live: Return of IS-linked families an 'enduring problem' for Australia, O'Neil says
A Labor frontbencher affirms the Australian government's position on the return of families linked to Islamic State fighters as it navigates pressures regarding their passport acquisition.