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Agents earn extra commission by shuffling foreign students between providers in what Labor calls an unethical ‘shadow economy’

The outcry was loud and swift last week after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a new coal mine in central Queensland. It’s the first coal mine Labor has approved since coming to power a year ago.

Critics claim the bill could see government further expand income management policies

A federal Newspoll, conducted May 11-13 from a sample of 1,516, is the first poll taken since the May 9 budget. It gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (up one),…

Newly independent MP Lara Alexander says a "huge weight" has been lifted from her shoulders, while the Tasmanian Greens' push to axe Hobart's new stadium look set for failure without Labor's support.

While some government changes don’t require legislation, others will involve a fight – and battle lines are being drawn

Opposition says plan to include crossbenchers in committee is ‘part of a grubby back-room political deal’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hit the road to sell voters on a budget that a poll finds has drawn a muted response from voters.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he's willing to work with states and territories to boost funding for housing.

Treasurer says government won’t rule out adopting Peter Dutton’s proposal for social security recipients to be able to earn more before being penalised

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