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Albanese Government to safeguard public ownership of NBN with new legislation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, reaffirming a key election promise, highlighted that the move is critical to maintaining accessible internet for all Australians, now and in the future.

The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know

The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses and consumers from the rising tide of cyber crime.

Albanese cracks down on ‘dodgy supermarket practices’, boosts ACCC with additional $30 million

"We’re taking steps to make sure they get a fair go at the checkout."

Hezbollah flag-carriers investigated by police, as government appoints envoy to combat Islamophobia

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Monday the government was asking authorities in the two states to “check the visa status of anyone who comes to their attention”.

Indian-origin Jinson Anto Charls appointed Multicultural Minister in Northern Territory

Born and raised in Kerala, Jinson completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery before moving to Darwin in 2015.

National Cabinet pledges $4.7 billion to bolster family violence services

Social media’s role in exacerbating violence was also discussed, with Mr Albanese hinting at imminent actions coordinated between states and territories.

NT election: the Country Liberals claim a landslide victory in a contest decided in suburbia

The Country Liberal Party (CLP) has won majority government, returning to power after eight years in opposition.

How Redrawn Political Boundaries Could Shape Australia’s Next Federal Election

Redistributions are needed when the population of a state increases or decreases relative to the overall Australian population, such that the state is entitled to either add a seat, or a seat is removed from that state.

Peter Dutton surpasses Anthony Albanese in preferred Prime Minister polls

National security and defence also see Dutton with a substantial lead, garnering 42 per cent support compared to the prime minister’s 23 per cent.

South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

ampaign spending by political parties and candidates would be capped during the period prior to a state election to keep the cost of public funding down.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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