Labor has pledged to legislate for a “powerful, transparent and independent” National Anti-Corruption Commission with the powers of a standing Royal Commission by the end of the year if elected.
19 April, 2022
The federal government has committed $566m to broker global low emissions partnerships.
22 April, 2021
The federal budget will contain major funding for road upgrades in the NT and WA.
5 October, 2020
Local government fears it has been sidelined with the death of COAG.
29 May, 2020
Commonwealth public servants could find themselves redeployed in the fight against COVID-19.
30 March, 2020
The government has shut down pubs, clubs, casinos, cinemas, churches, gyms and restaurants as it moves to contain COVID-19.
22 March, 2020
How long Australia continues to contain COVID19 depends on the public health response, the chief medical officer says.
11 March, 2020
The Australian Space Agency has officially opened headquarters in Adelaide.
24 February, 2020
The bushfires royal commission will focus on disaster management coordination across governments rather than climate change.
20 February, 2020
The federal government will set up an independent body to investigate defence force and veteran suicides.
5 February, 2020
The PM says he hopes for more energy deals with the states after a $2 billion gas agreement with NSW.
31 January, 2020
An additional 52 councils will receive up to $1 million in federal drought funds
29 January, 2020
The government plans to evacuate Australians from the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan and quarantine them on Christmas Island.
29 January, 2020
The federal government is giving $60 million to councils to assist with repairing infrastructure and rebuilding bushfire-affected communities.
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