politics
Rabbit population boom blamed on lack of funding for biological control
Landholders across Australia say rabbit numbers in some areas are at levels never seen before. Source link
Coalition makes tax cut pitch in bid to restore credibility among young
Shadow Treasurer Ted O’Brien will address the National Press Club on Wednesday. Source link
Labor puts squeeze on public service, sparking warnings of job losses
After it campaigned against a Coalition pledge to cut 41,000 public servants, Labor is ramping up its own efficiency drive in a move expected to cost jobs. Source link
Nauru president says NZYQ cohort could go home in interview about secretive deal
David Adeang said in an interview conducted in Nauruan that members of the NZYQ cohort could be returned to their home countries and suggested Australia should remain partially responsible for finding a longer-term solution for the group. Source link
Fire service blocked from pursuing US giant over 'forever chemicals'
The ABC can reveal that in 2023 the Victorian government blocked Fire Rescue Victoria from pursuing legal action against PFAS manufacturer 3M. Source link
Gambling ad ban would pass parliament with conscience vote, Labor MP says
Macarthur MP Mike Freelander believes the multi-partisan support for restricting gambling advertising means the reforms will “get there” eventually. Source link
BOM boss reveals $96.5m website ‘approved’ by Turnbull government
The Bureau of the Meteorology’s new chief executive has blamed a “miscommunication” for the furore that has erupted over a costly and controversial website redesign. Source link
Calls for new Darwin hospital following Cyclone Fina
The Northern Territory’s largest hospital is “literally creaking at the seams” after Tropical Cyclone Fina, prompting NT Health to call for more federal funding. Source link
'You should own your own face': Pocock launches AI deepfake bill
Australians who share AI deepfakes of another person without consent could be sued or fined under a new bill. Source link
Ley faces big test and also a big opportunity in final week
The optics of rolling the Liberal Party’s only woman leader when NSW and Victoria have managed to elevate traditional “small-l liberal” candidates is playing on the minds of some members. Source link