GST revolt continues with treasurer's 'privilege' claim A state treasurer has appeared before the Productivity Commission, outlining his concerns about the current GST system privileging one state over others. AAP · Sep 14
Shocks, alchemy and John Howard’s ‘long shadow’ have shaped 21st century Australian politics It says something not too flattering about Australian politics that respected academic Paul Strangio’s new book The Alchemy of Leadership only discusses 21st century prime ministers, but still needs to cover seven of them. Or eight, if you count Kevin Rudd twice. The Conversation · Sep 14
'Race to the bottom': One Nation migration plan slammed Business groups are piling on One Nation's plan to cut 750,000 migrants, arguing it would cripple Australia's ability to elevate its standard of living. AAP · Sep 14
Data centres in Australia: your questions answered Community opposition to large-scale data centres is growing. Critics are calling for a pause on data centre development, in line with other jurisdictions such as New York, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled this out. The Conversation · Sep 13
Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament. AAP · Sep 13
View from The Hill: Albanese lashes Hanson over attack on his mother Anthony Albanese has hit back angrily and emotionally at Pauline Hanson for saying his late mother should not have lived in public housing for decades. The Conversation · Sep 13
'Not consent': expert takes aim at algorithm reforms The federal government's proposal to force social media companies to allow users to opt out of algorithmic social media doesn't go far enough, one expert said. AAP · Sep 11
Albanese and Taylor explore possibility of deal on migration reforms Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Angus Taylor have met twice this week to explore the possibility of a deal on measures to tighten the migration system. The Conversation · Sep 11
Yes, it’s the economy, stupid. But One Nation is outflanking the government on messaging, too Labor is no doubt dreading the likelihood of further interest rate rises, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers talking up the economy. The Conversation · Sep 11
One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 10
Labor's pork-barrelling: why voter trust is the real casualty Voters are being left increasingly jaded and cynical. The Canberra Times · Sep 10
Labor pollies stand by $4m worth of 'pork-barrelling' grants in ACT federal seats One project has been completed as questions continue to mount. The Canberra Times · Sep 10
'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world. AAP · Sep 10
Albanese is under fire over a grants program that benefited his local golf club. Were any rules broken? The majority of grants under the $560m Labor program are given to seats held by the party before the election The Guardian - AU · Sep 10
AAP · Sep 10 Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub The prime minister has defended a decision not to follow the UK in announcing trade bans on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
AAP · Sep 10 Political blame game as deadly gang war violence erupts Pressure to clamp down on gang violence has state and federal leaders pointing fingers over the difficult task of tracking down perpetrators who are overseas.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9 Albanese says ABC ‘should do better’ after it revealed his membership of golf club given $6m grant Funding from $560m invitation-only scheme prompts calls to make grant rules more transparent
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Proposed Australian law would let social media users opt out of algorithms The proposed legislation would also protect children from content that promotes eating disorders, hostile ideas about women, pornography, crime, dangerous stunts and that causes serious mental health distress.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9 Andrew Hastie accuses Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce of being ‘lying cowards’ over One Nation ‘traitor’ cartoon The Canning MP says the cartoon, first posted by Hanson on social media over a month ago, calls him a traitor eight times
Newcastle Herald · Sep 9 Drone footage captures first tyres rolling onto Raymond Terrace M1 extension Lanes are progressively opening on one of the Hunter's most anticipated, and desperately needed, road projects.
AAP · Sep 9 'Love one another': Blanche d'Alpuget pens final words Blanche d'Alpuget, who died aged 82, has been remembered as an acclaimed writer and devoted wife, leaving behind her a final message of love.
AAP · Sep 9 Albanese leaves door open to cutting tobacco excise Labor's leader is now declining to guarantee the government won't cut the levy, as One Nation says keeping it unchanged will funnel money to the "mafia".
AAP · Sep 8 'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds Labor has dismissed claims of conflicts of interest over a $560 million grant scheme to fulfil election promises as the crossbench pushes for more transparency.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8 Morning Mail: concerns over aged-care funding tool; UK condemns West Bank ethnic cleansing; and a US Open tie Health officials sounded alarm over algorithmic tool; UK announces sweeping sanctions over Israeli settlements; pathogen risk of flushing toilets revealed
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government