politics
Social media giants face fines for failing to hand over documents
Labor wants to double the fines for tech giants who refuse to hand over documents that could prove they are failing to enforce Australia’s social media age ban. Source link
Designer featured on Gardening Australia fears NDIA change a threat to his life
A central Victorian garden designer who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy says sudden changes to his NDIS plan put his life at risk. Source link
Live: Taylor brushes off low polling and says rebuilding trust takes time
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says it will take time for the Coalition to win back the trust of voters. Follow live. Source link
Ageing 'Nashos' call for priority as all veterans get equal access to health benefits
All Australian veterans will soon have access to claim compensation for health issues, fulfilling a royal commission recommendation, but those conscripted during the Vietnam War say their advanced age means their claims should receive priority. Source link
Report finds 'extensive' coal and gas presence in schools and children's sport
Santos, BHP, Woodside and others have an “extensive presence” in childhood settings through more than 260 programs, a new report identifies, as senators say classroom programs and lessons written by the industry should be examined through a senate inquiry. Source link
Treasurer promises to 'fix' property tax oversight, but won't say how exactly
The Treasurer is promising to “fix” an unintended consequence of the government’s overhaul of property tax breaks to protect widows and divorcees — but he has refused to say exactly how. Source link
Hanson spawned the silliest semantic beard-stroking in 20 years
We’ve come a long way since it was Pauline Hanson who didn’t know the meaning of big words. Source link
Defence home loan subsidy to change after veterans left worse off
Critics say the scheme, which offers subsidised home loans, lumps Defence members and veterans with uncompetitive rates. Source link
Barring 'ISIS bride' could have triggered High Court challenge
Legal experts say the Commonwealth would have risked losing a High Court challenge to counterterrorism laws if it stopped the Australian woman from returning home. Source link
Australia will strengthen its social media ban
Australia will strengthen its social media ban for young people as a priority amid concerns the powers behind the world-first laws are not strong enough. Source link