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Unemployment benefit rates are at ‘such an inadequate level that they create a barrier to paid work’, committee finds

There are two huge issues in Indigenous affairs at the moment: the Voice and the problems in Northern Territory Indigenous communities, especially but not only in Alice Springs.

In the latest Essential poll, support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to parliament increased slightly to 60-40, from 59-41 in March. But hard “no” support was up two to 26%, soft “no” was down three to 14%, while 27% remained soft “yes” supporters.

Major reforms of the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been outlined by Bill Shorten to address spiralling costs.

Australia’s coal-fired power stations are exiting the grid. This transition is already well underway, as cheaper renewables displace coal and older generators close. Australia’s oldest coal plant, Liddell, is about to close. Eleven coal-fired power plants closed between 2013 and 2020, and at least seven others are slated to close…

Shutting the ageing Liddell coal-fired power plant won't affect the state's energy supply, but challenges remain according to the NSW government.

By elevating the voice’s most strident critic the Liberal leader is hardly promoting the good faith referendum debate he promised

Parliament clerk finds claim Labor’s Jim Madden used public money to buy an artwork for former partner ‘not substantiated’

Queensland Labor MP Jim Madden will not contest the next state election after "careful consideration" of his physical and mental health.

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Bill Shorten will provide a 'state of the union' address on the National Disability Insurance Scheme and argue for a reboot to disability services and support.