Latest Howard government News

Independents will not help form government – but they will be vital in holding it to account
Housing affordability is at the centre of this election, yet two major reforms seem all but off-limits
Albanese has been a ‘proficient and lucky general’. But if he wins a second term, we are right to demand more
Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide
Labor’s in with a fighting chance, but must work around an unpopular leader
The Coalition wants to increase Medicare psychology rebates from 10 to 20 sessions. Here’s what happened last time
We calculated how much Dutton’s excise cut would save you on fuel – and few will save as much as promised
We calculated how much Dutton’s excise cut would save Australians at the fuel pump. It’s a poorly targeted approach
Australia may no longer be a ‘deputy sheriff’, but its reliance on the US has only grown deeper since 2000
Australian Prime Minister Doorstop – Gold Coast
Every generation thinks they had it the toughest, but for Gen Z, they’re probably right
In 2000, Australia was defined by the Olympics, border politics and reconciliation. So what really has changed?
ABC Adelaide Evenings With Spence Denny
Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Peter Dutton strongly hints he’ll sack 36,000 public servants. Voters deserve to know what services will be affected
Do men and women agree on how easy it is for each other to find a job or a date?
Chalmers unveils new look Reserve Bank, with women in the majority on both its boards
Statement From Tony Abbott – Hon Kevin Andrews
Top bureaucrat’s bold speech has a not-so-subtle message for Peter Dutton
The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states
Jim Chalmers has provided an extra $900 million to boost productivity. But this ‘high priority’ problem is going to need an across…
Canberra Times – Lets be clear, cutting APS jobs would devastate communities nationwide
Grattan on Friday: whatever his policy, Peter Dutton will be a big target on workplace relations
Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why
View from The Hill: The Albanese government is feeling a lot of pain from pincers
NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight
Family law has been overhauled. With the new changes about to kick in, how will they affect children?
Australia’s new defence strategy is big on ideas, but lacks one key ingredient: well-trained soldiers
“We need systemic change, not platitudes” Greens call to ditch Howard-Morrison concoctions of ‘harmony’ and replace Harmony Week with Anti-racism Week
Release of ‘missing papers’ from 2003 shines a light on how Australian troops were sent to fight the Iraq War
Hundreds of tariffs to go from July 1 in biggest unilateral tariff cut in decades
Australian Prime Minister Radio Interview – FIVEAA
Too little too late: immigration tweaks will be far from sustainable
Immigration package is unsustainable and misleads the public
The government’s Murray-Darling bill is a step forward, but still not enough
The original and still the best: why it’s time to renew Australia’s renewable energy policy
Who really benefits from private health insurance rebates? Not people who need cover the most
‘The referendum to entrench it in the Constitution is unequivocally in the national interest’
Expensive dental care worsens inequality. Is it time for a Medicare-style ‘Denticare’ scheme?
Has time been called on the native forest logging deals of the 1990s? Here’s what the Albanese government can do
The ‘Anglosphere’ in action – shaping Australia’s values and future path
95% of Victorian private aged care nurses and carers may miss out on pay rise
Greens welcome family law reforms that put kids first
Women’s work: $2 billion aged care wage rise betrayal looms
2023 Susan Ryan Oration
Greens call on Government to produce all documents on Australia’s Illegal Invasion of Iraq
Flying flag for change?
Migration boost is bad news for Australia’s environment – we mustn’t ignore that