Matthew Doran
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Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Australian nuclear submarine program to cost up to $368b as AUKUS details unveiled in the US
Australia’s nuclear submarine program will cost up to $368 billion over the next three decades, with confirmation that the federal government will buy at least three American-manufactured nuclear submarines. → Read More
Coalition to oppose Pacific visa 'lottery' to bring more workers to Australia
The federal opposition has ruled out backing a new Pacific visa lottery scheme, labelling it as arbitrary and patronising to the Pacific community at home and abroad. → Read More
PM gives Greens' super demands short shrift, says Labor's 'got the balance right'
The prime minister quickly dismisses calls from the Greens to expand the scope of the government's changes to superannuation tax concessions. → Read More
Australia pledges drone system for Ukraine, announces additional sanctions on those complicit in Russia's invasion
Ukraine's defence forces will be given access to Australian drone systems, with the federal government also unveiling a raft of new sanctions against people connected to Russia's invasion. → Read More
Twitter, TikTok and Google ordered to explain efforts to crack down on child abuse trade
Five social media companies face daily fines of up to $700,000 if they do not reveal to Australia's eSafety commissioner what they are doing to combat the trade in child exploitation material on their platforms. → Read More
Foreign influence regime under parliamentary microscope, with calls for shakeup
Australia's foreign influence regime comes under scrutiny, with experts warning the current laws are ill-defined, leaving efforts to influence the nations politicians and institutions unchecked. → Read More
Michelle Rowland says she won't accept donations from betting companies again
Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland insists she will not accept donations from gambling companies in the future, as she conceded the public "expect better" from her and fellow politicians. → Read More
Commonwealth spends more than $7.6 million in prosecuting whistleblowers including Bernard Collaery, David McBride and Richard Boyle
The Commonwealth has racked up more than $7.6 million in legal fees pursuing whistleblowers, with the bulk of that bill relating to a now-dumped prosecution. → Read More
Australia imposes sanctions on senior Iranian military and leaders of Myanmar's military junta
The Australian government says those hit with sanctions "have engaged in, been responsible for, or been complicit in, serious violations or serious abuses of human rights in Iran". → Read More
Monique Ryan staffer Sally Rugg claims she was sacked after complaining about 'unreasonable' work hours
A staffer of federal MP Monique Ryan is claiming in court documents she was sacked after complaining of working "unreasonable" hours. → Read More
Kanye West could be refused visa to Australia over anti-Semitic comments, minister suggests
A senior Albanese government minister hints that people who have expressed anti-Semitic comments like those made by American rapper Kanye West have had their visas refused, after the opposition leader calls for him to be prevented from possibly travelling to the country. → Read More
Permanent gun amnesty recovers almost 18,000 weapons, including flamethrower, in first year
Almost 18,000 weapons have been surrendered in the first year of Australia's national permanent gun amnesty, including automatic weapons and a flamethrower from the Vietnam War-era. → Read More
Australia misses another deadline to implement international anti-torture treaty
Australia misses another deadline to implement an international anti-torture agreement, with the country's three largest states accused of dragging their feet and bickering with the Commonwealth over funding. → Read More
National galleries and museums hopeful for May budget cash lifeline after Anthony Albanese labels them 'starved of funds'
Organisations such as the National Library of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia have sounded warnings about their ongoing viability, following budget cuts and surging operating costs. → Read More
Split in Nationals over Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Andrew Gee breaks ranks
Nationals frontbencher Andrew Gee breaks ranks with his colleagues, arguing it is "absurd" for his party to expect him to change his stance on supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. → Read More
Australian Defence Force chief gives Afghanistan veterans 28 days to explain why they should keep war honours
The chief of the defence force has demanded senior officers justify why they should keep honours and medals, as the fallout from the inquiry into alleged war crimes continues. → Read More
Anthony Albanese's breakthrough meeting with Xi Jinping will count for nothing if it doesn't produce results
The test for the prime minister will be whether his Bali dialogue with the Chinese president changes the status quo or if Australia continues to be China's economic piñata, writes political reporter Matthew Doran. → Read More
Anthony Albanese says engagement with China was 'constructive' but downplays further plans at APEC
Jacinda Ardern sat down with Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Thailand where its now reported she offered to bring a trade delegation to China. → Read More
Anthony Albanese calls for UN to take action after allies hold urgent meeting after North Korea launches missile
The prime minister says North Korea's "escalation" of missile launches needs to be "called out" after an urgent meeting with Pacific allies. → Read More
Anthony Albanese speaks with Sean Turnell following release from Myanmar jail
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australian man Sean Turnell is in remarkably good spirits, after being released from a Myanmar jail. → Read More