politics

Experts are divided on the government’s plan to increase its control over net migration figures, warning the devil is in the detail. Source link

The National Party politician says the release of draft legislation to address the unintended consequences of Labor’s budget measures amounts to a “backflip”. Follow live.  Source link

The Home Affairs minister has quietly de-prioritised overseas skilled workers to reduce net overseas migration in a move the Coalition says is managing “migration by stealth”. Source link

The federal government is set to announce changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy scheme in a bid to help businesses install solar systems and close the gap with residential take-up. Source link

Sportsbet and TAB have denied explosive claims they offered a young gambler access to illicit drugs and escorts as part of an inducement program.  Source link

NDIS recipient Nicci Carlson, who is in constant pain and may soon lose her eyesight, says cuts to the scheme are making vulnerable people living with a disability scapegoats for Australians hit hard by cost-of-living pressures. Source link

Companies like Google will have to pay a higher percentage of their ad revenue to media companies if they fail to make a deal, but have won a key concession that protects the broader revenue of their business.  Source link

Luke Bateman says gambling company employees unofficially offered him illicit drugs in order to cultivate a relationship with him when he was high-spend punter.  Source link

Acting Opposition Leader Jane Hume says Pauline Hanson is “lucky” to have Chris Taylor, one of Scott Morrison’s former senior staffers, on her team. Source link

It is the former agent’s second bid to enter Australia after his first visa was rejected because immigration authorities feared he was unlikely to leave.   Source link