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The ALP has laid out some plans for health spending if it wins the federal election in May.
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Taylor comments on power list
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Federal Government will consider underwriting a coal baseload power station.
Disability abuse commission called
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched a royal commission into the abuse and neglect of disabled Australians.
Franking inquiry backs credits
A parliamentary inquiry has recommended Australia keep its controversial franking credit scheme.
Councils wanted waste money
Victorian councils say they would have liked some Budget measures that do not rely on state funding.
ALGA laments missing money
The Australian Local Government Association says the Commonwealth has ignored one of its key demands.
Councils deny vote change
Queensland councils have overwhelmingly rejected plans to force changes to the way people elect their local government.
Victoria makes transport merger
Victoria is merging its roads and public transport departments, but says no jobs will be lost.
Health blowout report stays hidden
The Territory Government is refusing to release a million-dollar review that reportedly shows massive health budget blowouts.
Health watchdog admin slammed
A whistleblower has criticised NSW’s healthcare watchdog.
Barbs traded over park money
The Indigenous Affairs Minister says the NT Government “doesn't know how to read a budget paper”.
New Air Force chief appointed
Australia's new Chief of Air Force is Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld.
Budget sees PS grow
The federal public sector will grow and become more cyber-capable in the coming year ...
Outback housing left short
A remote Indigenous housing plan remains in limbo in Queensland, with no new money in the budget this week.
Indigenous voice sought
The new Budget includes millions in funding to pursue an Indigenous voice in federal parliament.
Late bills crammed through
The Senate rushed the passage of dozens of bills in a pre-election spree this week.
Feds expand climate timeline
The Morrison Government has decided to spend its $2 billion “climate solutions fund” over 15 years, not 10.
Labor wants MDB changes
The ALP says it would withdraw support for a major part of Murray-Darling Basin Plan, if elected.
NSW makes green cuts
The NSW Government has scrapped the body tasked with protecting the environment and heritage.
Shark ruling kills culls
Conservationists have won a legal bid to end the killing of sharks caught on drum lines.
Pokies baron pushing mayors
Bruce Mathieson Jr has offered to pay for community services in exchange for more favourable treatment for gaming venues.