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Program: Minister wants answers over Sydney Airport near miss
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Telstra will face Senate inquiry after nationwide outage
Stephanie Borys Telstra has confirmed it will appear before a Senate inquiry to answer questions about the nationwide outage that blocked more than 600 Triple Zero (000) calls and caused major problems for businesses and transport networks. The Triple Zero service outage inquiry comprises senators from across the political divide and was established after the Optus network failed last year.
Telstra will face Senate inquiry after nationwide outage
Telstra has confirmed it will appear before a Senate inquiry to answer questions about the nationwide outage that blocked more than 600 Triple Zero (000) calls and caused major problems for businesses and transport networks. The Triple Zero service outage inquiry comprises senators from across the political divide and was established after the Optus network failed last year. It will now also investigate the Telstra outage and executives from the telco will be required to give evidence on Friday.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says New Zealand friendship is important to endure volatile world
Global volatility and economic turbulence have dominated annual talks between the leaders of Australia and New Zealand. Handshakes, back slaps and rugby banter were part of the annual catch up between prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon at Noosa, in Queensland. Aside from taking cheeky jabs at each other, the leaders acknowledged the most pressing issue for both countries was the "volatile and changing world".
Federal politics live: Fair Work Commission to hand down annual wage review
Australia has sanctioned three Israelis and four entities in response to escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The government has applied the Magnitsky-style sanctions, which include targeted financial sanctions and travel bans, as it calls on Israel to take urgent action to end settler violence and ensure accountability for perpetrators.
Program: Separating facts from opinion on tax changes
Concerns and scepticism over taxation reforms are a challenge to the Government and a political opportunity for the Coalition. Political Correspondent Stephanie Borys separates the facts from the opinions.
More than $10 billion to boost fuel supplies and emergency stockpiles
More than $10 billion will be spent bolstering Australia's fuel security as the federal government attempts to shield the nation from the long-term consequences of the war in Iran. Countries have been scrambling to secure adequate fuel, gas and fertiliser since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about whether Australia has adequate emergency stocks in times of crisis.
Tobacco giant's secret appearance at inquiry raises questions, health minister says
The federal health minister and health groups are raising concerns about a secret appearance of cigarette giant Philip Morris at a parliamentary inquiry examining black market tobacco. The inquiry, chaired by Liberal senator Leah Blyth, took a break yesterday afternoon with no explanation as to why. After 15-minutes, the broadcast began again, with Greens senator Jordon Steele-John explaining Philip Morris representatives had just given evidence in private.
Treasurer gives reality check on Anthony Albanese's hopes for universal child care legacy
The federal treasurer has lowered expectations for major reform to child care in the near future, pointing to affordability as a key consideration. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has previously declared he wanted universal child care to be his legacy. But Jim Chalmers has again pointed to cost concerns about Mr Albanese's passion project. "From the prime minister right down, there is an appetite to do more in that regard when we can afford to do so," he said.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Australia's richest person donates 'sexy' $1 million plane to Pauline Hanson's One Nation
political reporter Stephanie Borys One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has been gifted a plane by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, as well as $2 million in donations from the billionaire's friends. In a social media post that included a flashy video showing the unveiling of the plane, Senator Hanson described the aircraft as "fast … amazing" and "sexy." A spokesman for Hancock Prospecting confirmed the brand new Cirrus G7 was donated by a Rinehart company.
Federal politics: Global fuel crisis 'worst possible time' to jeopardise existing gas contracts, PM says — as it happened
David Pocock says he's disappointed the prime minister used an industry breakfast to suggest gas producers won't have to pay a gas export tax. Advocates are calling for a flat 25 per cent tax on gas exports. This morning, Anthony Albanese said the government wouldn't undermine existing gas export contracts and impose surprises on the industry in the upcoming federal budget.
Federal politics live: Australia and US back two more critical minerals projects
Federal politicians have defended a new multimillion-dollar campaign encouraging motorists to conserve fuel.
Agencies warn elderly could suffer as fuel price rises hit aged care services
The national peak body for aged care providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support to keep services running, as the Middle East war sends fuel prices skyrocketing. Ageing Australia, which represents residential care, home care, retirement living and community care operators, wants older Australians and aged care workers prioritised in any government response to fuel prices and shortages.
Federal politics live: Tougher penalties for fuel price gouging pass parliament
The national peak body for aged care providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support to ensure services keep running, as the Middle East war sends fuel prices skyrocketing. Ageing Australia, which represents providers in residential care, home care, retirement living and community care, wants older Australians and aged care workers prioritised in any government response to fuel prices and shortages.
Program: Panic-buying spreads to construction sector
Pressure is increasing on the Albanese government to address the impact of rising fuel costs on critical industries. Today Meals on Wheels will travel to Canberra to seek support for its vehicles to stay on the road. Meanwhile with costs sky-rocketing and materials running out, panic buying behaviour has spread to the construction sector.
New laws to temporarily ban people coming to Australia from designated countries
The government has introduced new legislation to temporarily ban some people from coming to Australia. Concerns have been raised the war in the Middle East could result in more asylum claims. The legislation is expected to pass the House of Representatives on Tuesday, before it is examined by a Senate inquiry.
New laws to temporarily ban people coming to Australia from designated countries
Question Time live updates: David Littleproud quits as leader of the Nationals; set to continue as member for Maranoa Thanks for joining us for question time. Before we go, we bring you breaking news that Nationals leader David Littleproud has announced he will resign …
Program: Australia sending military aid to Gulf
The Prime Minister has announced Australia willl provide military support to the United Arab Emirates as the war in the middle east enters its second week.
The Farrer by-election is a test for the Coalition. For voters it's an opportunity
The upcoming Farrer by-election is already being talked about as a litmus test for the new opposition leader and an ascendant One Nation. It'll also be a measure of major party politics. Things don't change much in Barellan, a one road village where shops are often shuttered and brick-coloured dirt coats your boots. The town's main attraction is a 13.8-metre-tall tennis racket, a tribute to former resident and Wimbledon champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
Taylor rewards supporters with frontbench positions
Liberal Leader Angus Taylor has announced his new look frontbench. Right faction supporters have been rewarded with new roles while most of Sussan Ley's key allies have been dumped.
David Littleproud to survive spill, but Sussan Ley’s future uncertain
Nationals believe David Littleproud will comfortably survive a challenge to his leadership, but Liberals expect Sussan Ley will face a far more serious spill as early as next week. Leadership speculation has engulfed both parties since the Nationals walked away from the Coalition agreement two weeks ago, with senior figures in the Liberals' right faction using the chaos to ensure Angus Taylor emerged as the preferred alternative to Ms Ley.
Future for three Nationals in doubt after defying shadow cabinet on hate speech
The future of three senior Nationals who voted against the Coalition's official position on hate speech reforms is in doubt, as both camps mull whether the trio must resign for breaching cabinet solidarity. The junior Coalition party is meeting this morning in the wake of the split vote to determine what follows next.
Diplomatic speed dating: The key moments from Albanese's visit to ASEAN and APEC
The prime minister has returned to Canberra after his week-long visit to Malaysia and South Korea, meeting with more than 20 leaders at the ASEAN and APEC summits. While the trip lacked headline-grabbing announcements, it was a significant diplomatic exercise for a prime minister navigating global trade upheaval and escalating concerns about China's growing military presence.
Anthony Albanese joins Donald Trump and other leaders for dinner on sidelines of APEC summit
A select group of world leaders have dined with United States President Donald Trump in South Korea, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. On the sidelines of the APEC summit, just seven were invited to the event at the Hilton Hotel. A large sign in the room declared it was a "special dinner in honour of President Donald J. Trump and state leaders". Mr Albanese was seated next to Mr Trump and received a ringing endorsement.
Federal politics live: Bureau of Meteorology told to make changes after new website faces backlash
Liberal backbencher Jane Hume is calling on parliament to lift a John Howard-era ban on nuclear energy. Hume, who was relegated to the backbench after May's election, plans to introduce a private member's bill to Parliament today. In speech to the Senate last night, Hume said Australia's failure to incorporate nuclear into its energy mix was "the greatest missed opportunity of our generation". "Given the prime minister's fondness for his heroes of the past, maybe he will heed the call ...
Federal politics live: Telcos ordered to make network outages public in real time
Trade, education and security will be on the agenda as the prime minister sits down with 11 leaders from across Southeast Asia. Amid the ongoing trade war between the US and China, Anthony Albanese will talk about trade opportunities between southeast Asian nations and Australia. But this isn't just about the economic benefits — there's a link between trade and security. If countries in this region have stronger economies, it makes them more stable and less vulnerable.
Anthony Albanese raised concerns over 'unsafe' military encounter with Chinese premier
The prime minister says China's premier "heard" his concerns about a potentially dangerous recent military encounter in the South China Sea after he raised the confrontation during a high-level meeting in Malaysia. Anthony Albanese sat down with Premier Li Qiang — China's second most senior leader — on the sidelines of the ASEAN meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday morning.
Federal politics live: Joyce to snub Nationals meeting as he weighs up his future over net zero
Just days after taking on the top job Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's met with Anthony Albanese. The pair held talks on the sidelines of the APEC summit last night. Takaichi was late and came running in, saying she was "very sorry" for keeping Albanese waiting. She made clear her desire for Canberra and Tokyo to increase their strategic cooperation in the region. Albanese is expected to have meetings with other world leaders while in Malaysia but they're yet to be announced.
Trump, trade and security on agenda for Anthony Albanese at ASEAN summit
The prime minister will seek to boost trade opportunities for Australia and push for further stability in the region as he attends the ASEAN summit in Malaysia. Anthony Albanese arrived in Kuala Lumpur last night, following in the footsteps of US President Donald Trump. South-East Asian nations have been hit particularly hard by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and leaders are hoping for a reduction in those barriers.
Anthony Albanese heads to Malaysia for ASEAN and East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is flying to Malaysia, marking the start of a week-long overseas trip that's set to focus on security and trade in the region. Mr Albanese will join leaders at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit and the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur and then fly to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Speaking ahead of the trip, Mr Albanese said he would use the summits to discuss economic growth, security, and stability.
Ley's frontbench replacement pick 'being watched really closely' as fallout from migration saga continues
Liberals have begun jostling behind the scenes to replace Jacinta Nampijinpa Price on the Coalition frontbench, with the right warning it would be "incendiary" if someone from their faction wasn't chosen. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley axed Senator Nampijinpa Price from the shadow ministry last night after she refused to apologise for allegations Labor was using Indian migration to boost votes and repeatedly declined to back her leader.
Calls to tweak tax rules to reduce NDIS costs and give participants more options
New tax rules could encourage more accommodation options for Australians living with a disability and reduce the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to a new report. Amid concerns about group homes, revelations that hundreds of homes for people with a disability remain empty and government plans to reduce NDIS spending, the report by KPMG examined how to make Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) more accessible.
CCTV trial for hundreds of childcare centres to be rolled out later this year
A trial of CCTV cameras in hundreds of childcare centres will be rolled out later this year, while work on a national register of childcare workers will begin within weeks. Education Minister Jason Clare said the new measures, signed off by federal, state and territory education leaders at a meeting in Sydney on Friday, will help improve the safety of children in childcare. "This is not a silver bullet, none of this is. None of it is a guarantee.
Australia trials CCTV in childcare centres expected as ministers meet
By Stephanie Borys, ABC A national trial of CCTV cameras in hundreds of childcare centres is expected to get the green light at a meeting with federal, state and territory education ministers in Sydney today. Under the proposal being discussed, up to 300 services would be asked to take part in the trial.
National CCTV trial in childcare centres expected
A national trial of CCTV cameras in hundreds of childcare centres is expected to get the green light at a meeting with federal, state and territory education ministers in Sydney today.
National CCTV trial in childcare centres expected as ministers meet
A national trial of CCTV cameras in hundreds of childcare centres is expected to get the green light at a meeting with federal, state and territory education ministers in Sydney today. Under the proposal being discussed, up to 300 services would be asked to take part in the trial. A number of states recently launched reviews into safety at childcare centres following multiple allegations of child abuse by a worker in Victoria, and a number of other significant incidents in other states.
Productivity summit ends day two with progress on rules changes to boost housing supply
Rules holding back superannuation funds from investing potential billions of dollars into housing and renewables projects could face a shake up, after broad agreement at Canberra's productivity roundtable that there is a need for change. Super funds are required to meet a "performance benchmark", under laws designed to ensure funds are performing and maintaining the retirement savings of their members.
Names released of 29 failing childcare centres at risk of losing funding
The names of 29 childcare businesses that have failed to meet national quality and safety standards have been made public, with 11 of the centres based in Western Australia. Compliance actions were issued to the centres last week by the federal education department. It's the first time the warnings have been handed down, after federal parliament passed legislation which allows the government to strip funding from centres that don't pass basic checks.
Free or cheap childcare for all families: New report recommends major overhaul
In short: A new report by the Centre for Policy Development has recommended three days of free childcare for some families with a small fee for others. The report argues childcare should be seen in the same light as public education and Medicare, which is offered to all Australians. What's next? The federal government is waiting on a final report from the Productivity Commission that is looking into universal childcare.
Increased wait times for home care packages
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Home care packages allow older people to access support without moving into aged care homes, but there's concern the department responsible for administering the packages is struggling to keep up with demand.
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The number of older Australians waiting for a home care package has increased to over 68,000
In short: Over 68,000 older Australians are waiting for a home care package. The figure is more than double what the waiting list was about the same time last year. What's next? The government has promised to provide an extra 24,100 home care packages during 2024-25. The number of Australians waiting for a home care package has increased to more than 68,000, with departmental officials conceding it is becoming harder to access the scheme.
Just 63 domestic violence support workers hired despite hundreds promised
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Commitment to hire domestic violence support workers set to fall well short of promise Original
In short: 63 domestic violence support workers have been hired across the country, well short of a commitment from federal, state and territory governments. The federal government has provided funding to hire the workers, while the states and territories had agreed to fill 352 jobs by June 30. What's next?: The states say they are working to fill the positions and further contracts will be signed by the end of the month.
Taxpayers forking out $600,000 for Bill Shorten's speechwriter over two years
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MediSecure asks for government bailout after cyberhack, data advertised on dark ...
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MediSecure asks for government bailout after cyberhack, data advertised on dark web
The health company at the centre of a cyber attack has asked the federal government for a bailout, as the personal information of some Australians has been posted for sale online. Earlier this month MediSecure, which facilitates electronic prescriptions and their dispensing, confirmed it was the victim of a large-scale ransomware data breach. Personal information and information relating to prescriptions was stolen as well as the personal information of healthcare providers.
Minister fears an 'epidemic' of youth sexual assault driven by social media and ...
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Frontbench minister Tanya Plibersek says sexual assaults are 'exploding' among young people, pointing the finger at social media
In short: Federal minister Tanya Plibersek has raised concerns about children accessing violent pornography. The minister pointed to a recent Australian study showing sexual assaults among young people are on the rise. What's next? The government will fund an age assurance trial which aims to prevent young children accessing social media.
Millions pledged to cover fee-free TAFE to get more workers into housing construction
In short: The budget will include nearly $90 million to cover the education costs of 20,000 people. The government hopes that will boost a sector in desperate need of more staff. What's next? Without finding extra workers, the government says it will struggle to build the 1.2 million homes it's pledged. The federal government wants to find tens of thousands of workers to help build new homes in an attempt to address Australia's ongoing housing crisis.
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