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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.

International student caps are creating a huge headache for universities

The sector argues cutting student numbers will see job losses and less money to do research.

Federal election 2022 candidate fined $1000 for providing false information to AEC

The man pleaded guilty on 5 April 2024 to one count of knowingly providing false or misleading information, a violation of section 137.1(1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth).

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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