Norwich pizza chefs are waging war over pineapple. But they’re just the latest to put a tax on taste It’s one thing to yuck my yum – but to insist I should be punished for it invites my cheesy ire The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2025
‘Someone senior’ should be held accountable after AGL handed record $25m fine, Shorten says Government services minister says case is ‘very significant victory’ for the regulator, which brought the case against the energy company The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2024
Labor says Dutton won’t admit ‘mistake’ after he wouldn’t reaffirm net overseas migration cut Opposition leader refused to confirm May promise on Sunday, and Bill Shorten accuses him of not doing his homework The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024
Narrowing window for release of secret robodebt section The window to publish the secret sealed section of the robodebt report before this term of parliament is up next year, is becoming slimmer. AAP · Dec 9, 2024
NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost Criminals, charlatans and dodgy providers attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme will face a tougher fraud detection system. AAP · Nov 30, 2024
Praised by Dutton, the man who almost led Australia says he leaves politics with failures that became the best of him Bill Shorten notes a string of proud policy achievements and recalls the uproar when he tackled a sausage sandwich side-on as he farewells parliament The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get through late work Richard Marles is an ambitious man who hasn’t given up the dream of one day reaching the top job. But, despite being deputy prime minister, his profile is much lower than that of Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the candidate considered most likely to succeed Anthony Albanese as Labor’s leader. The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024
Lettuce, sausages and ‘simps’: Bill Shorten’s most memorable zingers After 17 years, Shorten leaves behind a legacy of important reforms – and some immortal one-liners The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024
'Jealously guard democracy': Shorten's farewell call With loved ones and staffers watching on, Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has given his final speech to the federal parliament after almost two decades. AAP · Nov 21, 2024
Shorten declares himself ‘a proud moderate’, saying Australians ‘in the middle’ shouldn’t be hostage to intolerant fringes Bill Shorten has declared himself “a proud moderate” in a valedictory speech declaring parliament has the responsibility to ensure the extremes of left and right do not set the terms of political debate. The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024
'I never took my time for granted': retiring Labor MP A number of politicians are farewelling the parliament ahead of their retirement next year, as Labor and the coalition look to end the year on a high note. AAP · Nov 17, 2024
'Pay me less': Shorten tells UC to cut his salary below $1 million Shorten says university leaders should 'walk the walk'. The Canberra Times · Nov 15, 2024
Shaun Micallef: ‘We used to make terrible jokes about Bridget McKenzie, but she was very nice about it’ Shaun Micallef: ‘I’m happy at the moment and that worries me’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2024
Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster New performance data from Services Australia will show call wait times and the processing of claims have improved, with people getting help faster. AAP · Nov 4, 2024
AAP · Oct 31, 2024 Spending on NDIS $1 billion lower than forecasts Lower spending on the NDIS won't mean a lack of support for people with disabilities, Minister Bill Shorten says, following updated budget forecasts.
AAP · Oct 31, 2024 Labor, coalition ensnared in flight upgrade furore As the prime minister came under fire for flight upgrades, the opposition is defending its own travel arrangements.
AAP · Oct 31, 2024 Irabina Autism Services sued over child restraints The NDIS commissioner is suing a disability provider for using illegal restraints on children with complex intellectual disabilities.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 Harsher penalties for NDIS providers who fail patients The NDIS watchdog will be given stronger powers under new laws designed to crack down on unscrupulous providers and improve the scheme for participants.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024 Wong confirms up to 500 Australians and close relatives to board repatriation flights from Beirut – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Oct 1, 2024 'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS A list of supports that can and cannot be paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released, providing clarity to those with disability.
AAP · Sep 27, 2024 New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care To provide better support for people with disability, new programs are being tested to improve services offered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2024 Labor has been damned as ‘mired in mediocrity’ – and Albanese cannot risk a steady-as-you-go approach Stung by criticism, the Albanese government has hit back – but knows radical policies could easily see it out of power
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2024 Housing stoush ramps up as Labor accuses Greens MPs of opposing Brisbane projects Bill Shorten accuses Greens of ‘unholy alliance’ with Coalition to delay government’s Help to Buy scheme
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2024 Labor faces a fight on housing. Could negative gearing reform help it get its groove back? Housing affordability is an issue voters care about – and Labor needs more than just scares about Peter Dutton
Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2024 Elon Musk dubs Australia’s gov’t ‘fascists’ over misinformation law Tech billionaire’s comments prompt rebuke from Australian officials.