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Will Senate reform sideline minor parties?

Will Senate reform sideline minor parties?

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The Federal Government has struck a deal with The Greens and Independent Senator Nick Xenophon to push for changes to...

Greens put minor parties offside with senate voting proposal

Greens put minor parties offside with senate voting proposal

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A rift has opened between the Greens and a host of minor parties on senate voting reform. The Greens favour...

Treasurer calls for spending cuts ahead of 2016 Budget

Treasurer calls for spending cuts ahead of 2016 Budget

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Federal treasurer Scott Morrison addressed the National Press Club today, discussing the big issues which will guide the governments development...

Labor to negotiate with East Timor over maritime boundary

Labor to negotiate with East Timor over maritime boundary

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The maritime border between Australia and East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, could be formally negotiated if Labor wins this...

ACOSS backs calls to act on negative gearing, scrap tax loopholes

ACOSS backs calls to act on negative gearing, scrap tax loopholes

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The peak body for social services in Australia has made it’s submission to the Federal Budget, calling on the Federal...

Middle class millionaires only just muddling through

Middle class millionaires only just muddling through

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More Australians than ever identify as middle class in a new IPSOS white paper issued by NAB Private Wealth. However...

The superannuation gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia

The superannuation gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia

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Indigenous workers are retiring with less funds than non-Indigenous workers, new research from The Griffith Centre for Personal Finance and...

How serious is North Korea rocket launch threat?

How serious is North Korea rocket launch threat?

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A “major provocation” and a threat to the peace and security of the region and beyond. That’s how North Korea’s...

So where’s the referendum?

So where’s the referendum?

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In December 2015, legislation passed to extend politicians’ time in office in Queensland as long as a referendum passed with...

Black-cladding and the threat to Indigenous business

Black-cladding and the threat to Indigenous business

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The chairman of the Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council has called on Malcolm Turnbull to address the growing threat of...