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The move could result in an average reduction of $5,520 for students and graduates but that figure differs by state and territory.

Independents want greater transparency into who is bankrolling political parties, with the origins of almost half of donations a mystery.

Over half a million professionals stand ready to plug staff shortages. Unions and employers want to get them working in their fields

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Rape myths still have power in and out of Australia’s courtrooms; Terrorgram group hit with sanctions; US tariffs labelled ‘dumbest trade war in history’

The 2024 US presidential election saw a historic shift to the right, driven by the largest swing of young male voters in two decades. Analysts attribute this partly to podcasters like Joe Rogan, whose unfiltered, conversational content bypassed traditional media to mobilise this demographic.

As politicians prepare to hit the hustings, the prime minister welcomes the start of the parliamentary year with confidence and a new attack line.

Electoral reforms and a key to the Future Made in Australia plan are also high on the wish list as parliament resumes

Despite their differences, voters in the Werribee and Prahran byelections could hold the key for Jacinta Allan’s Labor government

Anthony Albanese has outlined his pitch to improve his and his government’s standing among men, as he insists he can hold onto majority government at the election to be held in April or May.

The opposition leader has vowed to slash the number of public sector workers but his frontbenchers have been more reserved, instead focusing on efficiency.