politics

The government is pushing ahead with capital gains tax changes while consulting on limited carve-outs. Source link

The European Space Agency has formally extended the offer for Australia’s Katherine Bennell-Pegg to join a mission that would take her to the International Space Station, but the place is not guaranteed. Source link

Mr Brereton was found in 2024 to have engaged in officer misconduct in his role as head of the NACC and has since faced pressure over his defence connections.  Source link

A heated exchange prompted a Liberal senator to step in and call point of order on the Labor chair after several insults directed at Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, before a brief suspension. Source link

A group of women and children linked to Islamic State fighters are expected to arrive home within days after purchasing flights to Australia.  Source link

Council-owned airports have been bailed out by the federal government to the tune of $4.8 million, $2 million of which was for NSW alone. Source link

Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender and David Pocock have confirmed they are in conversations about a potential party of independents in response to the rising popularity of One Nation.  Source link

Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender and David Pocock have confirmed they are in conversations about a potential party of independents in response to the rising popularity of One Nation. Source link

The Greens leave the door open to sending the government’s proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) to an inquiry. Follow live. Source link

SA businesses situated along a major thoroughfare say they are holding back on making decisions about their future, amid uncertainty surrounding a slated road project that could divert traffic around the area. Source link