Greens criticise Labor after former IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on Zomi Frankcom strike David Shoebridge says ‘words are just distractions’ until government takes action The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
Cold start to nation's normally hot home sales season The property market is yet to shake off its winter chill as capital cities reported fewer auctions in the first week of the normally busy spring sales season. AAP · Sep 6
Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles People will be empowered to limit algorithms' influence under draft laws, but the changes could struggle to pass the upper house. AAP · Sep 6
Freeway boost as leaders ramp up pre-poll promises One state will throw $550 million at major motorway upgrades as leaders outline infrastructure as a key priority less than three months out from an election. AAP · Sep 6
Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’ Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
Liberals deny mooted flag-burning ban a One Nation ploy The coalition's newly announced flag policy could land people in jail for a year, but the opposition leader denies it's designed to win back One Nation voters. AAP · Sep 6
Big tobacco is back in town as cigarette tax fight lights up Australian politics The industry has been pushing for cuts to excise for decades. With the explosion in illegal cigarette sales, those calls have grown louder The Guardian - AU · Sep 5
Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them? A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties The Guardian - AU · Sep 5
Mike Newman's pitch to win over coal country and the state Mike Newman believes small government and coal-fired power can unlock the Hunter's future prosperity. Newcastle Herald · Sep 5
Report details HR nightmare in Labor A watchdog report paints a damning picture of the Labor Dept. workplace under former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Salon · Sep 5
Former Labor Secretary Misused Government Resources and Drank at Work. Employees Describe 'Toxic' Atmosphere In Report. The findings were detailed in a report following an investigation launched after an anonymous complaint accused Lori Chavez-DeRemer and several senior officials of misconduct. International Business Times · Sep 4
Labor is in damage control over falling house prices. Why not take credit instead? In the long term Chalmers, O’Neil and Albanese will want to own any improvement in intergenerational equity, so maybe it’s better to start now The Guardian - AU · Sep 4
The Latest: Former labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds, report finds According to a new report from the department’s Office of Inspector General, former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy The Independent UK · Sep 4
Internal watchdog report: Former Labor Secretary oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds A new watchdog report concludes that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy The Independent UK · Sep 4
International Business Times UK · Sep 4 Trump's Ex-Labor Secretary Massaged Security Aide's Shoulders as Staff Endured 'Beatdowns' in 'Toxic' Workplace, Report An investigation reveals former US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's misconduct, toxic workplace culture, resource misuse, and inappropriate relationships, leading to her resignation.
The Conversation · Sep 4 View from The Hill: ‘Howard’s battlers’ and ‘Tony’s tradies’ are now responding to the drum beat of One Nation He is in his late fifties and lives outside a capital city. He owns his home — most often outright — and he still gets up and goes to work. He did a trade or a TAFE diploma rather than a degree, speaks only English at home, and calls his…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4 Albanese’s resources minister celebrating the Beetaloo carbon bomb is a hell of a choice. Labor can’t say it wasn’t warned Scientists will be able to estimate the amount of heating and destruction caused by the gas ultimately drawn from the Beetaloo
AAP · Sep 4 'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI The new ACTU secretary is vowing to fight to give workers a stronger voice in the rollout of AI across workplaces as the government tackles productivity.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3 Pocock says skilled migrants should be top priority as Australia faces shortage of AI workers and tradies – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Sep 3 'Sent into poverty': cheaper uni study plans criticised New laws allowing more regional and disadvantaged students to access university do not go far enough in creating educational equality, a committee has warned.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3 Afternoon Update: Coalition tobacco plan lambasted, Queensland coal project approved by new EPA, and EVs v holidays Health experts and Labor reject Angus Taylor’s plan to cut tobacco excise by 80%
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3 Coalition plan to cut tobacco excise by 80% ‘will kill people,’ Labor says amid public health alarm Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan claim drastic cut to price of cigarettes and moves to legalise vapes will combat illicit tobacco trade
The Conversation · Sep 3 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on why progressives need to ‘take on’ One Nation First elected to parliament in 2007 at the age of 25, Sarah Hanson-Young is now the Greens’ longest serving federal politician.
The Conversation · Sep 3 Volatile electorate delivers mixed results for all parties in latest polls In the two latest new federal polls, Morgan was good for Labor but Essential was bad. There were four federal polls taken last week, largely before the Western Australian Secret Harbour byelection.
AAP · Sep 2 AI to be 'greatest change since electricity': Keating Former prime minister Paul Keating has called on the federal government to embrace structural change, including the challenges of artificial intelligence.