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Households in the dark on promised $1b energy upgrade

Households have not been forgotten for energy upgrades, the federal government insists, but they have not received a cent from $1 billion allocated in 2023.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Government's one-off funding to community health groups welcomed but 'not enough'

More than 20 organisations are included in the funding boost.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2024

'Life-saving': Pocock backs Kidsafe ACT's pleas for more funding

The ACT senator has written to Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2024

Missed opportunity to fix 'fatally flawed' lobby laws

A lobbying inquiry's recommendation to hold another inquiry has been derided by critics for failing to provide urgent and much-needed reforms.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Help to Buy: Labor promises to ‘open the door of home ownership’ – but does the contentious scheme stack up?

The Albanese government faces a political fight as the Greens and Coalition have already shared their distaste for the idea – for different reasons

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2024

Senators' spotlight on the true costs of negative gearing is a positive

'The housing crisis could be solved overnight'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2024

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community organisations, unions and First Nations groups have demanded the government meet its commitments to support the unemployed and disadvantaged.

AAP · Apr 26, 2024

Lam-Evans the Liberal moderates' Senate pick as preselection looms

Moderates rally for woman candidate to unseat Pocock.

The Canberra Times · Apr 23, 2024

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

AAP · Apr 23, 2024

Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda

Modest tax changes could save the budget billions and help "turn the ship around" for first-home buyers, senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie say.

AAP · Apr 23, 2024