politics

The defence minister brushes off calls for a “plan B” in case AUKUS fails, declaring it would be a step towards “giving up” on acquiring any new submarines at all. Source link

The government is treading carefully on carve-outs to its capital gains tax legislation amid backlash to its plan. Source link

Jobseeker services will shift away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a new tiered model, to be unveiled by the government later today.  Source link

Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth will today announce major changes to Australia’s unemployment system, which currently supports more than 1 million jobseekers. Follow live. Source link

A group of so-called ISIS brides who left the notorious al-Roj camp in Syria last week have spent their first night home in Australia. Source link

Billions in tax credits are paid to coal miners every year. Ministers discussed clawing back some of that money in the May federal budget, but the Iran war has pushed out those talks. Source link

The Commonwealth Bank boss speaks out about the government’s tax changes. Source link

The corruption watchdog boss, appearing during a tense grilling at Senate estimates, admits his conduct became a “distraction”. Source link

Two flights carrying women and children linked to the Islamic State group have landed in Australia. Source link

A federal department says the Tasmanian government’s proposed interim solution to a costly refuelling saga affecting Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker is “far from” acceptable. Source link