Speaking before the National Cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet secretary warned household bills are likely to rise if data centres are powered by coal or gas.
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The government is so far turning a blind eye to the Productivity Commission’s scathing GST review. But that’s not stopping the commission from making its case.
The federal government will push for new national laws with rules for where data centres can go, how they must be powered and where their water comes from.
It’s a hot political issue, but the Liberals won’t have an immigration policy in 2026, One Nation’s position is confused and Labor has yet to announce its changes.
The suggestion follows the Israeli Defense Force’s decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.
A state-level byelection is rarely of interest to anyone outside the electorate in question. But the poll in Secret Harbour will test Pauline Hanson’s party.
Farley described One Nation’s immigration target as more complex than its official 130,000 figure, estimating about 40,000 more ‘rotating’ migrants were also needed.
After striking an agreement with the opposition, the government agreed to somewhat toughen its original plan on the legislation.
The assistant minister argues Australia needs to leverage its data centre advantage and translate that into benefits and growth for the broader economy.
The state party’s Senate ticket is shaping up to be a bunfight, with three senators up for election but perhaps only one likely to survive at the 2028 election.
The United States president has agreed to ‘consider’ the request.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas flourishes where Albanese flounders.
The government and opposition have reached a deal on the hotly debated News Bargaining Incentive.
Senator Bragg spoke about his views on housing, taxation, immigration and the economy in an address to the National Press Club.
Independent MP Kate Chaney has jumped on the results of the Labor conference to push her VAD bill for debate.
Anthony Albanese will negotiate with both the Coalition and the Greens to try and pass crucial legislation this week.
A diplomatic gesture from Japan was meant to strengthen ties, but Anthony Albanese’s joke has instead raised questions about taste, respect and political judgement.
Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago and will be closely watched by federal players.
The minister cancelling his press club appearance was embarrassing and revealing.
The outgoing union leader said that beyond the new Victorian royal commission, ‘a lot more needs to be done’ to fight corruption in construction Australia-wide.
The Albanese government will expand the scheme which provides incentives to households and businesses to install rooftop solar.
Pauline Hanson formally announced a suite of candidates for the Victorian election, including her lead candidate Warren Pickering.
Parliament seems poised to test Labor’s commitment to the use of Telehealth for voluntary assisted dying, even as Albanese remains personally opposed.
NT Police said the alleged incident took place at a public event on Saturday July 18.
The ex-champion cyclist turned commentator explains why heat is a growing risk to the annual summer event, and points to some Australian women to watch this weekend.
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