Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump.

Albanese’s Palestinian recognition shows the world is now waiting on Trump

The US ambassador to Israel says there is “disappointment and disgust” at Australia’s decision. But for Israelis and Palestinians,it is the US the world is watching.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos andOlivia Ireland

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The Remuneration Tribunal has barred some bureaucrats from business class upgrades for domestic flights.

Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders.

  • Olivia Ireland
The Commonwealth Ombudsman revealed on Wednesday 964 jobseekers had income support payments unlawfully terminated.

Echoes of robo-debt:Lawyer warns Labor after hundreds illegally denied payments

Hundreds of people have had income support payments unlawfully terminated by an automated system – described as eerily similar to the robo-debt scandal by one lawyer.

  • Olivia Ireland
President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions Michele O’Neil.

‘Populist thought bubble’:Union movement to push for four-day week despite criticism

ACTU president Michele O’Neil will cite academic research that argues businesses can achieve greater levels of productivity if the policy is implemented.

  • Olivia Ireland andKayla Olaya
Emmanuel Macron,Anthony Albanese,Benjamin Netanyahu

Albanese accuses Netanyahu of being in ‘denial’ about consequences of war in Gaza

Israel lashed Australia’s decision as a reward for Hamas,citing a claim from the group’s leader that recognising Palestine was one of the “fruits” of the October 7 attack.

  • David Crowe andOlivia Ireland
US President Donald Trump announced gold would be exempt from tariffs.

One of Australia’s largest exports to the US escapes tariff hit

US President Donald Trump has intervened to ensure gold stays tariff-free after one of his agencies sent a letter suggesting it would be hit with extra costs.

  • Olivia Ireland
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Independent MP Kate Chaney says a higher GST,plus a $3300 rebate to all adults,would help reform the tax system.

A super-sized GST – with a $3300 cheque in the mail for all

Independent MP Kate Chaney says it’s time to increase the GST and broaden the tax. But in return,all adults would get $3300 a year to help ease the pain.

  • Shane Wright,Paul Sakkal andOlivia Ireland
Criminal damage at Labor MP Josh Burns’ electoral office in Melbourne in June 2024.

Parliamentary staff spat at,abused and overworked,damning report reveals

The report jars with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s vow to create safer parliamentary workplaces while also cutting staff from his opponents.

  • Olivia Ireland
Then-opposition leader Peter Dutton was forced to backflip on his work from home policy.

Labor had a work-from-home plan for the election. Dutton announced his first

The government put the plan on ice to avoid distracting voters from opposition leader Peter Dutton’s policy of forcing public servants back to the office.

  • Olivia Ireland,Jessica Yun,Chris Zappone andDavid Swan
Krissy Barrett,who has been announced as the next Australian Federal Police Commissioner,during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra.

First woman appointed to lead Australian Federal Police as Reece Kershaw retires a year early

Kershaw is to be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Krissy Barrett,who will become the first woman to head the Australian Federal Police.

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