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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.
Budget sees PS grow
The federal public sector will grow and become more cyber-capable in the coming year ...
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.
Oil and gas tax credits top $324b
Oil and gas giants have accumulated $324 billion worth of tax credits in 2017-18, meaning many will not pay tax for years to come.
ACCC issues power cost report
More reforms are needed to address the dysfunctional state of energy retailing in Australia, the ACCC says.
ATO shows low tax for big money
New ATO stats show 69 Australian millionaires did not pay income tax last financial year.
Jail threat for tech heads
The Federal Government is considering jailing social media executives whose networks fail to remove terrorist content.
Japan receives our first green hydro
Experts are celebrating the first production and export of “green hydrogen” from Australia to Japan.
Labor goes for green cars
The ALP has put together a climate change policy that includes tax breaks for businesses to buy electric cars.
Microsoft warns of encryption impact
Microsoft president Brad Smith says federal decryption laws make companies wary of storing customer data in Australia.
NBN closing 12Mbps options
NBN Co is moving to kill off 12Mbps broadband plans, pushing users onto more expensive deals.
Payout ruled in Roundup case
A US jury has awarded $114 million to a man who said his use of weed killer Roundup caused his cancer.
Pokies baron pushing mayors
Bruce Mathieson Jr has offered to pay for community services in exchange for more favourable treatment for gaming venues.
WA to probe climate-health links
The WA Government has announced a broad-ranging inquiry into the health impacts of climate change.
Australia boosts China links
The Federal Government will spend $44 million to “turbo charge” Australia’s engagement with China.
Science chief backs edit ban
Australian Academy of Science president Professor John Shine has backed calls for a ban on clinical uses of genetic editing.
Big spend for simulated military
A new deal will add a high-tech edge to the Australian Defence Force’s personnel training.