Tag: Federal Politics
No drones tracking detainees, Andrew Giles concedes
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has been forced to concede he was wrong…
Pressure mounts to create healthier online spaces for teens on social media
Pressure is mounting on the Government to regulate social media ads to…
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten hired a speechwriter on a $300k a year contract for two years
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten had a personal speechwriter on a reported…
Senate report rejects proposed laws to legalise recreational cannabis use in Australia
A push to legalise the recreational use of cannabis on a national…
‘Not rushing’: Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg rules out return to politics at next election
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out his rumoured return to…
Josh Frydenberg rules out – again – fresh tilt at politics
Josh Frydenberg has knocked down speculation he is yet again considering re-entering…
Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy warns of ‘very weak’ growth, says monthly inflation not a particular concern
Australia’s economic growth will be “very weak” as household spending has been…
Immigration Minister cancels at least 20 visas after detainee scandal
More than 20 visas of foreigners with serious criminal histories have been…
2.6 million minimum and award wage earners set for July 1 pay boost
The pay packets of 2.6 million workers are in line for a…
Matt O’Sullivan: Human rights act could lead to foreign committees undermining our legislative powers
As the debate over a proposed human rights act resurfaces in Australia,…
July indexation rates to boost some social security payments from July 1, 2.4m Aussies to benefit
Quarterly indexation changes to income thresholds will boost the social security payments…
Drones used to check accommodation of former immigration detainees
Drones are being used to photograph and map the areas where former…