politics

The assistant treasurer is looking to revamp funding for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, saying that large super funds, as well as people with self-managed super funds (SMSFs), could be asked to chip in. Source link

The home affairs minister says he will “not lift a finger” to support suspected Australian ISIS fighters held in an Iraqi prison. Follow live.  Source link

When the bells resume ringing in the halls of parliament, Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor will both do well to dispose of any complacency.  Source link

Small businesses affected by the change are in limbo as states decide whether to waive stamp duty fees, with industry groups warning relief will be limited unless they sign on.   Source link

The new standards will require institutions to adopt definitions of antisemitism, racism against Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples, and Islamophobia.  Source link

Taxpayers are missing out on cheaper medicines due to backroom deals by one of Australia’s most powerful lobby groups, according to a new report.   Source link

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says the testing of a nuclear-capable missile damaged China’s reputation and has strengthened the case for a Pacific security pact.  Source link

In a contest for Pacific influence against China, Australia’s football diplomacy comes with risks and rewards. Source link

Four years on from a national pledge to unlock more housing, only one capital city allows townhouses or three-storey developments on most of its residential land. Source link

The telco will face a grilling from politicians about this week’s nationwide outage that brought businesses and transport systems into chaos. Source link