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Labor supported $1.5bn-a-year program implemented by Coalition but employment minister says some aspects require ‘scrutiny and oversight’

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Earlier prime ministers have heralded false dawns promising First Nations people they would receive the recognition and respect so long denied them.

The fuel excise relief is rapidly coming to an end and the government is about to face plenty of pressure to extend it so Australians can avoid pain at the pump.

The idea of recognising Indigenous Australians in the constitution has gone through many iterations. Here’s what the government is proposing

Liberal MP says he is open-minded on bill but doesn’t want it to become an ‘impost on the community’ amid high inflation

A new ICAC report could put paid to a belief popular among some MPs that using public money for political purposes is normal practice.

Former paediatric neurologist was speaking about the risk of long Covid when opposition MPs, most of whom were not wearing masks, interjected

Public broadcaster says newly-created independent position will help maintain audience trust and confidence

Businesswoman Kimberly Cole had earlier been recommended for the posting after scoring top marks

The first Newspoll since the May federal election, conducted July 27-30 from a sample of 1,508, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (52.1-47.9 to Labor at the election). Primary votes were 37% Labor (32.6% at election), 33% Coalition (35.7%), 12% Greens (12.2%), 6% One Nation (5.0%), 2% UAP (4.1%) and 10%…