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Albanese dismisses return of construction watchdog

Coalition plans to bring back a construction sector regulator if elected would not address issues in the embattled CFMEU, the prime minister says.

King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Canberra

King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Australia later this year and will carry out engagements in Canberra and NSW.

Peter Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor for its handling of the economy and borders.

Grattan on Friday: how bold will Anthony Albanese be in his ‘offer’ for a potential second term?

Anthony Albanese recently told the Labor caucus his cabinet is preparing “an offer” to put to the Australian people at the election.

PM backs budget despite lukewarm polling response

While voters have delivered a small bounce for Labor in the polls, there has been mixed opinions on the recent federal budget.

All Australians to get support, PM says, even the rich

Even the richest Australian will receive cost-of-living help, the prime minister insists, because pressures are felt throughout the income scale.

‘Humanity stood tall’: Tribute paid to six murdered in stabbing

Federal parliamentarians have expressed sorrow and sympathy over the Sydney stabbing rampage that killed six people and left a dozen more injured.

Federal Government: $250 million for Australian Institute of Sport

The Federal Government will invest $249.7 million in the Australian Institute of Sport in next week's Budget.

Angry PM slams bail decision for ex-detainee on charges

A decision by federal prosecutors not to oppose bail for a released detainee before an alleged assault was not common sense, Anthony Albanese says.

‘Not kicking the can’: PM flags more on male violence

More government action to combat domestic violence is on the table, after a $925 million fund to help women escape violent situations earned a mixed reaction.

National cabinet to tackle men’s violence against women

Australia's leaders will convene for an emergency meeting to tackle violence against women after crowds demanded action at weekend marches across the country.

Debate over Albanese’s public sector investment in clean energy

Mr Albanese’s government has announced a new plan to have the public sector as ‘a participant, a partner, an investor and enabler’ in selecting areas for support, with the focus on ‘clean energy’ and new industries.

Gap between Labor, coalition remains tight: polls

Labor and the coalition are breathing down each other's necks on a two-party preferred basis in the run-up to the 2024/25 federal budget, two polls show.

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.

Canberra-born Samantha Mostyn AO the new governor-general

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Canberra-born Samantha Mostyn AO will become Australia's next governor-general.

Australia ‘outraged’ over aid worker Zomi Frankcom being killed in Gaza

Anthony Albanese wants to speak with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu after an Australian aid worker was killed in Gaza, leaving the nation "outraged".

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