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Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again

Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that.

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Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future

Australia is hoping to dictate the construction of data centres on its own terms, as the Pope, communities and environment advocates raise concerns about AI.

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'Justice for cruelty': detainees able to sue government

A High Court ruling could pave the way for non-citizens held unlawfully in detention to receive millions of dollars in compensation from the Commonwealth.

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Lauded cancer doctor dies, leaving scientific legacy

Professor Richard Scolyer was a joint Australian of the Year for research into melanoma treatment before developing techniques to fight his own brain cancer.

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MP targeted in fake professor smear campaign

A post on social media cites concerns raised by a fake academic to put scrutiny on the supposed net worth of a Labor politician.

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Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation

Australia is not experiencing stagflation but higher interest rates will help cool the economy and inflation, the nation's top bank official says.

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Navy chief corrects 'insulting' claim about personnel

Incoming defence force chief Mark Hammond has clarified the role played by Australians on board a US submarine when it sank an Iranian boat as part of its war.

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Secrecy laws face tough pathway through Senate

The government is attempting to repeal more than 300 secrecy offences to re-balance the tension between security and the public's right to know.

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Tardy approvals leaving clean energy dollars in limbo

Australia's most populous state and biggest energy user still ranks among the slowest approval times for renewables, suggesting further reform is needed.

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AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs

Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.

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Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax.

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Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs

A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK.

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'Likely he's lying': treasurer points finger at rival

Future generations will be left with a "multibillion-dollar debt bomb" if the coalition repeals proposed tax changes, the treasurer warns.

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Strange magic as Raiders down 'passive' Cowboys

Canberra have secured a much-needed NRL win against North Queensland to snap an eight-year hoodoo and keep themselves in top-eight contention.

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Uncool hobby fast becoming Australia's favourite

Thousands of Australians fed up with social media have swapped mindless doomscrolling and brain rot for mindful strolls with binoculars.

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Calls to change corruption body's 'secretive' culture

A top lawyer has called for an overhaul of the anti-corruption commission's recruitment and culture following Paul Brereton's resignation.

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'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits

The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.

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Corruption watchdog resignation chance for a 'reset'

The attorney-general has flagged changes could be on the cards for the National Anti-Corruption Commission after the early departure of its chief.

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Counter-terror records hidden from anti-Semitism probe

Federal cabinet documents on funding for the nation's counter-terrorism agency will not be used in the royal commission on anti-Semitism.

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Fake professor used in housing minister smear campaign

Disinformation spreaders have used a fictional academic to raise questions about the claimed rise in wealth of a government minister.

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Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.

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Advocates blast 'Groundhog Day' employment changes

People seeking support to find a job will be funnelled into three separate streams under major changes to the one-size-fits-all approach to employment services.

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'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

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Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.

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Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog

After a turbulent three years leading the National Anti-Corruption Commission, former war crimes investigator Paul Brereton is resigning.

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