Iranian asylum seekers renew appeal for Government to end visa limbo

Iranian refugees have renewed their long-running call for the government to provide pathways for permanent residency. Claims of double standards have been made by members of the crossbench after the… [...]

NSW and Queensland to introduce tough new e-bike law reforms

Two states have announced reforms to strengthen the regulation of e-bikes. Queensland will raise the minimum riding age to 16, lower footpath speed limits, and introduce stronger enforcement powers for… [...]

Victorian teaching staff strike for the first time in 13 years

Tens of thousands of education workers have marched on Victoria's parliament over a pay dispute. It is the first time in 13 years the state's teachers, principals and support staff… [...]

Diesel standards to be lowered as petrol stations across Australia hit by fuel shortages

Fuel that is more flammable will now be blended into Australian supplies. It is the latest government measure to try and manage growing shortages. Close to one in eight petrol… [...]

Australia and EU sign sweeping new trade agreement

Australians will soon have cheaper access to European imports while enjoying greater market access for a range of products exported into the European Union. The long-awaited trade deal has been… [...]

World gave Israel 'licence to torture Palestinians': UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, presented a report accusing Israel of torture. [...]

The consumer benefits of Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement

Australia’s new free trade deal with the European Union could unlock a $10 billion boost to trade, cut prices on European goods and expand access for local exports, though it… [...]

Victorian and Tasmanian teachers go on strike

Tens of thousands of education workers have walked off the job and marched on the Victorian parliament over a pay dispute. It's the first time in 13 years the state's… [...]

Australia signs $10 billion trade and security pact with the European Union

Australia and the European Union have signed a landmark $10 billion trade and security pact to eliminate industrial tariffs and strengthen co-operation on cyber and maritime defence. While the Prime… [...]

Call to end 'time-waste' appointments for struggling Aussies amid fuel costs-spike

Welfare groups are urging the federal government to assist unemployed Australians and boost support payments for those in remote areas. [...]

After 14 years in visa limbo, Ferdos felt conflicted as Iran’s soccer team gained asylum

The 23-year-old said it was hard to understand how the government was able to act so swiftly, when "for us, it's been years and decades". [...]

Cheaper EVs, easier job access: What's in the EU-Australia free trade deal for you?

Australia has cut tariffs on European goods and wound back a tax on electric vehicles, making their import cheaper. [...]