Hundreds of stranded Australians are trying to escape the conflict zone as Israel and Iran trade strikes, prompting leaders to call for calm. The rival nations began tit-for-tat missile and …

An increase to the minimum wage won’t be enough for the nation’s lowest-paid workers to live on, the Australian Council of Trade Unions says. The Fair Work Commission announced its …

A world-first ban on social media for people younger than 16 will lead to less harm and better outcomes for children, the prime minister says. Federal parliament signed off on …

The government’s signature housing policy has suffered a major blow, with the opposition and Greens voting to delay debate on the multi-billion dollar Housing Australia Future Fund. While debate on …

The final parliamentary vote on holding a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution has been hailed as a day “as big as Uluru”. The Senate passed laws …

Anthony Albanese has urged Australia to grasp the opportunity to become a renewable energy superpower. The prime minister warned the nation could not afford to just wait, watch and react …

Jewish organisations have applauded a planned nationwide ban on Nazi symbols, following a rise in their use amongst far-right groups. New federal laws will see people displaying Nazi insignia face …

A long-overdue pay rise for aged care workers could help attract more staff to the struggling sector as it receives a billion-dollar budget boost. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a responsible …