James Glenday
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Scott Morrison thanks colleagues on eve of censure over secret ministries scandal
As parliament readies to consider a censure motion against the former prime minister over his secret ministries, the opposition formally decides against rebuking Scott Morrison — though one MP looks likely to cross the floor. → Read More
Vladimir Putin’s allies target Australian group that fights Russian propaganda
The Russian-speaking activist group Svoboda Alliance spotlighted the intelligence connections of Russian embassy staff and mocked their practices in protest of the war in Ukraine. Now it's been listed by Russia as an 'undesirable' or 'extremist' group. → Read More
'Electric car discount' to pass parliament, taking thousands off the cost of popular low emissions cars
Crossbench senators have agreed to support a deal that will make some electric vehicles cheaper, and end tax benefits for plug-in hybrids from 2025. → Read More
Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia, amid diplomatic tensions and spying concerns
There are fears some individuals are helping wage a propaganda war for the Kremlin and sowing division among local Russian speakers, prompting the Labor government to make its strongest comments since taking office on Russia's presence in Australia. → Read More
National anti-corruption commission to pass by Christmas, despite ongoing concerns from integrity campaigners
The Albanese government's national anti-corruption commission is on track to pass the federal parliament by Christmas, fulfilling a Labor election promise. → Read More
Mobile phone triangulation laws to be changed to help find 'high risk' missing people
The government rushes changes to telecommunication laws through parliament to allow police and emergency services to more regularly triangulate the mobile phones of missing people deemed at "high risk" of harm. → Read More
Climate 200 made nearly $6 million in political donations to teal independents ahead of federal election
Election disclosures detail the millions of dollars raised and spent by the teal independents to defeat high profile Liberal MPs in blue-ribbon seats at the May federal election. → Read More
Aged care workers to get 15 per cent pay rise after Fair Work Commission ruling
Aged care workers will get a pay rise of at least 15 per cent, with the Fair Work Commission ruling it is "plainly justified". → Read More
Electric vehicle legislation stuck in the Senate as Greens and Labor debate what should be included
Electric vehicle legislation is a Labor election promise that could make popular models, such as the Nissan Leaf, up to $2,000 cheaper for some individuals and $9,000 cheaper for employers who run fleets. → Read More
New Zealand has a wellbeing budget and the man behind it says it proves budgets aren't all about finance
When Grant Robertson meets his counterparts at global events, he's regularly asked about wellbeing — not his own, but that of his entire country. → Read More
Cost of Bureau of Meteorology rebrand more than $220,000
The federal government says it is "ridiculous" for the Bureau of Meteorology to be talking about rebranding itself amid floods in the eastern states, as the cost of the agency's move is revealed to be in excess of $220,000. → Read More
Federal cabinet signs off on workplace bill aimed at boosting wages, despite business concerns it is 'half-cooked'
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke plans to introduce the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill into parliament next Thursday, following the government's first budget on Tuesday. → Read More
Federal Government asks for urgent advice about cost of Bureau of Meteorology’s rebrand
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says she does not "quite understand" the reasons behind the Bureau of Meteorology's rebranding exercise and is seeking urgent advice about the cost of the move. → Read More
Most Australian executives wary of announcing cyber attacks and online strategies amid increased demand for transparency
Australian executives remain wary about publicly disclosing cyber attacks and cyber strategies, despite growing demands for transparency in the wake of the hacking of Optus. → Read More
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of global economy's 'perilous path' ahead of federal budget
Figures released by the government, which are not expected to change before budget night, show the extent of Treasury's downgrades. → Read More
Australia's presence in Moscow at stake as Ukraine urges government to eject Russian diplomats
The Albanese government is considering expelling staff at the Russian embassy in Canberra over the Kremlin's recent atrocities in Ukraine, mulling what that would mean for Australia's remaining diplomats overseas. → Read More
Australian parliament criticised for 'deplorable' vetting, after pro-Putin propagandists strike blow in 'information war'
Australian parliamentarians are being urged to be much more alert to Kremlin propaganda after two high-profile pro-Putin Russian comedians released a video of a prank on senators. → Read More
New Tasmania senator Tammy Tyrrell vows to fight for 'normal' Australians in first speech to parliament
Crossbench senator Tammy Tyrrell says being a politician is "the strangest experience" as she vows to represent "normal people" in her first speech to parliament. → Read More
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev loved a good hat – so Australia's main man in Moscow got him an Akubra
In 2017, the centenary of the November Bolshevik revolution landed on Melbourne Cup Day. The Soviet Union's last leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, celebrated at Australia's embassy in Moscow, James Glenday writes. → Read More
Anthony Albanese wants a 'new culture of cooperation' from job summit as invitee list is revealed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared the biggest outcome he wants from the gathering is a "new culture of cooperation" where people and organisations work together to advance common interests. → Read More