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Canberra, ACT, Australia

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Government urged to use superannuation tax concession changes to expand Paid Parental Leave scheme

Crossbenchers say the treasurer should "absolutely" use some of the cash recouped from proposed super changes to pay superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave, arguing it could rectify the current "glaring gap" in support for new parents. → Read More

Australia's ambassador to Ukraine should return to Kyiv, former UK high commissioner says

The Australian ambassador to Ukraine should return to the country, former UK high commissioner George Brandis says, after Ukraine's president jokes he should come back to Kyiv "on a Bushmaster". → Read More

Changes to superannuation are being floated by the federal government. Here's what's being considered

The federal government has made it clear it wants to have a conversation about changing our superannuation system. Here are some of the ideas being put forward by it and other groups. → Read More

Curash nappy rash cream recalled by TGA after parents say babies left with burns

A popular children's nappy rash cream is being recalled, amid complaints from parents that the product caused burns and the company downplayed reactions. → Read More

Labor's major housing policy likely to face changes after opposition from Coalition, Greens

The federal government will likely be forced to change its housing plan, with both the Opposition and Greens raising concerns about the $10 billion fund. → Read More

Voice to Parliament pamphlets advocating both sides to be sent to Australians, in concession to Peter Dutton

The government has made concessions on how the Voice to Parliament referendum will be carried out in the hopes of winning over the Liberal Party and its leader Peter Dutton. → Read More

Richard Marles hints at three-way AUKUS submarine design as White House unveiling looms

Defence Minister Richard Marles, in America to meet his US counterpart, hints that Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine will improve the capabilities of all three members of the AUKUS agreement. → Read More

Australian $5 note redesign won't feature King Charles, as Queen Elizabeth portrait removed in update

King Charles won't be replacing the late Queen on the new $5 note, after the Reserve Bank decides to honour First Nations culture instead. → Read More

Reserve Bank expecting up to 800,000 fixed home loan contracts will end this year

As charities report increases in workers needing support amid rising living costs, the Reserve Bank is forecasting household pressures will increase as fixed-term home loans end. → Read More

National School Chaplaincy Program report backs name change, choice of wellbeing officers

A report into the National School Chaplaincy Program has suggested renaming the program and clearly defining the role of chaplains, but found the initiative worthwhile overall. → Read More

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says price cap is having an impact on reducing energy prices

Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the government's energy relief plan, issuing new figures that show a drop in forecast wholesale electricity prices for 2023. → Read More

Australian wine growers warn hefty tariffs imposed by China on reds, whites put industry at risk of oversupply as picking season approaches

Wine grape growers say hard decisions need to be made before picking starts next month — with several other industries also hit hard. → Read More

Charities call for tax tweak to divert food away from landfill and into homes

A simple tweak to tax rules could provide an additional 100 million meals a year for Australians struggling with rising costs, according to the nation's largest food-relief organisation. → Read More

Middle-income Australians turning to charity as cost-of-living pressures grow, while independent MP wants government tax offsets

The OzHarvest chief executive says funding for the charity isn't matching the increasing demand, while an independent MP calls on the federal government for middle-income tax offsets. → Read More

Australia Post boss says technical issues behind 'well-intentioned' sign in Adelaide store

The boss of Australia Post says a sign in a South Australian store saying it could not take Indian photos was "poorly executed" and has apologised to people offended by the wording. → Read More

Childcare sector ramps up calls for higher wages as pre-schools forced to turn kids away

Low wages in the childcare centre are the "elephant in the room", as pre-schools turn children away because they do not have the staff to care for them. → Read More

Anthony Albanese defends decision for no 'cash splash' in budget

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a budget cash handout would have been "cheap politics and hugely expensive economics". → Read More

Information commissioner, ACMA to investigate Optus data hack

Further investigations by the information commissioner and the communications authority are being launched into the Optus cyber attack that affected millions of customers last month. → Read More

Australians in Syrian detention camps to be brought home by federal government

The federal government is preparing to assist more than 20 women and more than 40 children who have been in the camps since the fall of the so-called Islamic State in 2019. → Read More

Productivity Commission suggests redirecting support from first home buyers to people facing homelessness

A new Productivity Commission report on housing in Australia also finds Commonwealth rental assistance is neither sufficient nor fair. → Read More