Feds on the hook for damages over prawn disease outbreak
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Feds on the hook for damages over prawn disease outbreak

The fishing industry has launched a $150 million class action against the federal government over its failure to keep white spot disease out of Australia.

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Religious Discrimination Bill:Who is saying what
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Religious Discrimination Bill:Who is saying what

While there is support for the protection of religious freedom,there are concerns the laws give religious schools the right to discriminate against gay students or teachers. The PM is expected to introduce the bill into Parliament in coming days.

Labor tests new speaker
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Labor tests new speaker

The opposition is putting pressure on the freshly-installed speaker Andrew Wallace,to see how much latitude he gives the government during question time.

George Christensen urged to ‘be transparent’ as he attempts to block AFP letter

George Christensen urged to ‘be transparent’ as he attempts to block AFP letter

As the MP tries to block the release of a probe into his Philippines travel,the Home Affairs Minister said there is a responsibility for politicians to be open and transparent.

  • byAnthony Galloway andJonathan Kearsley
New Speaker elected
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New Speaker elected

Watch Andrew Wallace become the 31st Speaker of the House of Representatives,replacing Tony Smith who is retiring at the next election.

Senator fires up over bill opposing vaccine mandates
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Senator fires up over bill opposing vaccine mandates

Senator Jacqui Lambie has lashed One Nation's bill opposing vaccine mandates saying people have a choice to make to keep others safe.

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George Christensen makes third attempt to block release of AFP letter
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George Christensen makes third attempt to block release of AFP letter

Nationals MP George Christensen made a secret submission to the information watchdog as part of an effort to block the release of details about a police probe into his Philippines travel.

  • byJonathan Kearsley andAnthony Galloway
Trial date set for man accused of raping former Liberal staffer

Trial date set for man accused of raping former Liberal staffer

Bruce Lehrmann,the man accused of raping former staffer Brittany Higgins,has a tentative trial date set for June 2022.

  • byKatina Curtis
Scott Morrison's busy day
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Scott Morrison's busy day

The borders are open and the PM has wasted no time heading to Melbourne,cramming a lot into his day from talking electric cars to cooking spring rolls.

PM denies Shorten's policy copying claims
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PM denies Shorten's policy copying claims

Scott Morrison has announced a plan to invest in charging stations for electric vehicles prompting former Labor leader Bill Shorten to claim he"must read my policy book'.

"A reputation for telling lies":Turnbull slams Morrison
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"A reputation for telling lies":Turnbull slams Morrison

A day after French President Emmanuel Macron accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying,former PM Malcolm Turnbull has done the same.