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The government is pouring billions into Medicare so you have a better chance of being bulk-billed but the decision to charge or not charge still rests completely with your doctor. Source link

In a week when Labor earned a poor scorecard for its transparency, the Coalition was wasting time responding to yet another self-inflicted saga. Source link

As the US president promises South Korea can have nuclear submarines, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists this can be delivered alongside the AUKUS boats. Source link

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission found systems meant to keep governments accountable are so fragmented they are leading to authorities passing the buck on responsibility. Source link

The Senate has erupted after a stunt yesterday where the Coaliton, Greens and crossbench teamed up to pressure the government to release a secret report — with claims Labor is vowing retribution. Source link

The federal government has refused to release a translation of an interview with Nauruan president David Adeang concerning a deal with Australia to deport hundreds of people, despite the Nauruan government publishing the video on Facebook.  Source link

Labor will introduce its overhauled environmental protection laws to parliament today, despite opposition to the bill from the Coalition and Greens. Follow live. Source link

With major changes to the aged care system looming this week, price hikes for older people accessing support at home could mean their aged care packages will not stretch as far. Source link

Sussan Ley stands by her criticism of the prime minister for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt while stepping off a plane last week. Privately, some of her Liberal colleagues are questioning the attack. Source link

An oil spill that leaked into Darwin Harbour and the substantial under-reporting of toxic emissions have put one of Australia’s biggest gas companies under federal investigation. Source link