politics
Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key Liberal Party address
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of starting a war on aspiration with the recent federal budget. Source link
Australians are watching scrutiny of the Bondi attack through a keyhole
For now, Australians seeking to understand any intelligence gaps, failures, missed warnings and government failings before the Bondi massacre are expected to accept a keyhole view. Source link
Kids to see gambling ads despite Labor laws
The partial ad ban will not prevent children from seeing gambling ads during footy or rugby games, Labor’s draft legislation shows. Source link
Tony Abbott elected unopposed as Liberal Party president
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says he is ready to serve the Liberal Party in its time of ‘existential crisis’ upon his return to the political stage. Source link
Major winemaker considers moving business overseas if tax changes go through
The managing director of Taylors Wines in South Australia is considering leaving the country in response to the federal government’s proposed tax changes. Source link
Philosopher tasked with keeping Australians safe from AI
A philosopher and Royal Australian Air Force reservist has been chosen to lead the federal government’s efforts to keep Australians safe from the harms of AI. Source link
Live: Australia secures first vessel for strategic fleet
Australia has secured the first vessel for its maritime strategic fleet, which is to be comprised of up to 12 privately owned, commercially operated ships. Follow live. Source link
Labor campaigned on 'integrity' so the NACC should be enjoying public trust by now
In an extraordinary irony, the National Anti-Corruption Commission has become best known for “own goals”, rocked by internal scandals and attracting a litany of complaints. Source link
Details of first NZYQ Nauru deal payment revealed
Details of the secretive NZYQ resettlement deal have emerged, including a breakdown of the government’s first payment. Source link
How tax rules benefit top earners by $700,000 but median earners by $5,700
Commonwealth Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson says the average top income earner benefited from the existing investment tax arrangements to the tune of $700,000 over their lifetime, versus just $5,700 for median income earners. Source link