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PM ready to walk the talk as MPs return to parliament
Like many workers on Monday morning, the start of the work week for Anthony Albanese began with a commute from home to the office. As MPs and senators gather in …
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‘Message of inspiration’: state election buoys Liberals
Federal Liberals should take heart from Tasmania’s election result, its deputy leader says, despite another hung parliament in the state looming. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockcliff claimed victory at the election …
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PM digs in on defence spending despite White House push
Anthony Albanese has pushed back on calls for Australia to lift its defence spending, despite mounting pressure from the US to do so. NATO allies agreed to lift spending on …
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Online watchdog urges YouTube for social media ban
YouTube should be included in a looming social media ban for children, the eSafety commissioner has warned, despite the platform being carved out of the world-first laws. In a speech …
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Parenting payments to increase to match inflation
Parents are set to get a financial boost with increases to social security payments. A range of welfare payments will rise by 2.4 per cent from the beginning of July …
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Treasurer braces for scorecards on economic performance
Australia’s economy remains strong despite domestic and international pressures, says the treasurer as he prepares for major report cards on the nation’s financial health. The OECD’s economic outlook for 2025 …
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PM reveals date of parliament’s return after election
Anthony Albanese has revealed when he will flex his increased majority in the next federal parliament. MPs and senators will return to Canberra for the 48th parliament on July 22, …
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EU pushes defence ties with Australia amid hope for trade breakthrough
A security pact between the European Union and Australia would lead to a more stable Indo-Pacific region as critical trade talks continue, Germany’s ambassador to Australia says. EU President Ursula …
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PM thanks supporters, promises unity in second term
Anthony Albanese has promised to lead a united government in his second stint as prime minister, following Labor’s decisive election win. Speaking for the first time since his landslide victory, …
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Labor toasts historic majority, readies for second term
Labor’s landslide election victory is still sinking in for the party faithful as Anthony Albanese secures an expanded mandate while the coalition licks its wounds. Increasing its majority in parliament …