Questions on sexual orientation and gender will be included in the census, after the Albanese government backflipped on its decision to omit the proposed change. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on …

The embattled CFMEU has been placed into administration effective immediately. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said on Friday he deemed it in the “public interest” to place the union into administration, including …

Almost six million Australians are struggling to make loan and debt repayments, but many are too ashamed to ask for help. The latest research released by the Moneysmart website, which …

Australia is working on how it can best help Papua New Guinea following a catastrophic landslide that’s feared to have killed hundreds of people. The United Nations migration agency estimates …

Recruitment problems are behind the shortfall in hundreds of promised frontline domestic violence support workers, the women’s minister says. Katy Gallagher says only 30 of the 500 staff promised during …

Anthony Albanese has defended Australia’s multiculturalism as cracks in social cohesion emerge after two stabbing attacks in Sydney, while his attorney general called for men to end violence against women. …

Social media companies are being threatened with legal action over graphic images and videos circulating online after the recent stabbing attacks in Sydney, as a minister implores the public to …

Australian Facebook users who rely on social media as their main source of news will need to start looking elsewhere from Tuesday. Meta will start shutting down the Facebook news …

Labor is “sceptical” about breaking up supermarket giants amid warnings proposed powers could push up food prices and harm job security for workers. As households struggle to pay for groceries, …

Patients in regional and remote areas will soon receive easier access to care under a plan to unleash the full potential of the nation’s nurses. Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney …