politics

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

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

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 the secretive NZYQ resettlement deal have emerged, including a breakdown of the government’s first payment. Source link

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

The Australian Federal Police has detailed intelligence surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith’s arrest, pushing back against criticisms of its public nature. Source link

This week a few people got a grilling at Senate estimates, the tax debate heated up and whispers of a new centre-right party fluttered through the press gallery. Source link

Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the bill to parliament today, which the government hopes to pass before the winter recess. Source link

Reserve Bank research shows property investment has become skewed towards higher-income households and is dominated by baby boomers. Source link

The Commonwealth is suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals that contaminated 28 Defence bases across Australia. Source link