Albanese and Dutton have agreed on something. Just don’t expect a lasting bromance

Albanese and Dutton have agreed on something. Just don’t expect a lasting bromance

On two big policies,the prime minister and opposition leader have reached agreement,but it’s hardly the start of a beautiful friendship.

  • byDavid Crowe

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Billions to keep Boomers at home,but half will pay more for aged care

Billions to keep Boomers at home,but half will pay more for aged care

The changes will be limited to those entering the residential aged care system from July 1 next year to spare today’s residents from sweeping changes to the financial arrangements.

  • byDavid Crowe
Political lies to be captured in Labor misinformation regime

Political lies to be captured in Labor misinformation regime

The plan will give federal authorities the power to force tech giants to act on alerts about damaging falsehoods.

  • byDavid Crowe andPaul Sakkal
Government hammers big tech with barrage of new laws

Government hammers big tech with barrage of new laws

Albanese has vowed to protect Australian sovereignty,while others in the government confirmed the plans for reforms on copyright,payments,content and online safety.

  • byDavid Crowe andPaul Sakkal
Yes,PM,we should keep kids off the apps. But how,exactly?
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Yes,PM,we should keep kids off the apps. But how,exactly?

The prime minister has made a surprising jump when there are huge doubts about a workable social media ban for children. But Australia does have a real problem.

  • byDavid Crowe
Drinking,smoking ... now social media:New laws to ban children from apps

Drinking,smoking ... now social media:New laws to ban children from apps

The prime minister will announce the plan on Tuesday as governments seek to solve a problem “no generation has faced before”.

  • byDavid Crowe andPaul Sakkal
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Why Chalmers’ tough talk backfired

Why Chalmers’ tough talk backfired

There is no sign the treasurer has helped the government or himself with his statement that higher rates were “smashing” the economy.

  • byDavid Crowe
Up to $50m fine for banks,telcos,social media firms in war on scams
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Up to $50m fine for banks,telcos,social media firms in war on scams

Labor will give its financial watchdog new powers to force companies to compensate customers who lose money and to punish operators who don’t police their sites.

  • byDavid Crowe
Julia Gillard on the vote that has reshaped parliament for 30 years

Julia Gillard on the vote that has reshaped parliament for 30 years

Some votes can be passed with murmurs of assent,and some with shouts of dismay. Three decades ago,a historic vote at the Labor National Conference was met with joy and dancing.

  • byDavid Crowe
Voters blame Labor for inflation woes,not Reserve Bank:poll

Voters blame Labor for inflation woes,not Reserve Bank:poll

A slim majority - 51 per cent of voters - say the government has the greatest role in halting the pressure on prices.

  • byDavid Crowe
The $702m plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence

The $702m plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence

A spate of killings earlier this year prompted the government to commission a rapid review. On Friday,the national cabinet meets to respond.

  • byDavid Crowe