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The new Queensland government is pushing through its plans to legislate its Adult Crime Adult Time policy before Christmas, despite only a leaving a few days for parliament to scrutinise the new laws. Newly elected Premier David Crisafulli recommitted to his promise to the voters that he would deliver tougher justice laws by Christmas. Mr […]

The chairman of retail conglomerate Wesfarmers has defended the role of big business in Australia and hit out at “political leaders of all persuasions”. In a steadfast speech to shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting on Thursday, Michael Chaney said there was “too little appreciation” of where all the money went. The retail giant, […]

A man has admitted to his role in the deaths of two men at a business depot – one of whom was found buried in concrete while the other’s remains have never been found. David Lee Tan is one of several people linked to the deaths of Lachlan Griffiths and Andrew Walsh, who were both […]

Peter Dutton has confirmed his office reached out to mining billionaire Gina Rinehart to use a private plane to fly from regional Queensland to Sydney, contradicting a previous answer. Furore over claims Anthony Albanese personally solicited flight upgrade freebies from ex-Qantas boss Alan Joyce, has turned to the Coalition. The Prime Minister said he had […]

Australia’s sharemarket has ended the month of October down, as investors prepare for next week’s US Presidential election. The benchmark ASX 200 index on Thursday declined by 20.40 points, or 0.25 per cent, to finish the session at 8,160 points. The broader All Ordinaries fell by 17.40 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at […]

Indigenous stars Baker Boy and Daniel Rioli dominate the stage and the field and now the two role models are backing a new campaign designed to help the next generation of youngsters make their own mark. Appearing in two separate videos launched on Thursday, Baker Boy and Rioli both warn against underage drinking and the […]

Teal independents are calling for reforms to the National Anti-Corruption Commission after a probe brought into question the conduct of the watchdog’s chief, Paul Brereton. Mr Brereton delegated the decision on whether to investigate robodebt referrals to a deputy commissioner after declaring he knew one of the referred officials. But a review of the NACC’s […]

Australia’s consumer rights watchdog is suing Optus, alleging the scandal-ridden carrier “exploited” hundreds of vulnerable customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the Federal Court action against Optus on Thursday, alleging the telco’s sales teams forced products upon disadvantaged prospects, including people with mental disabilities and those in financially precarious positions. ACCC chair […]

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been snapped catching up with the author of the bombshell new book The Chairman’s Lounge underlining what Labor critics claim are his links to the Liberal Party. Former columnist with the Australian Financial Review Joe Aston has made no secret of his past as a Liberal staffer with Joe Hockey […]

Far-right US commentator Candace Owens has hit back after Immigration Minister Tony Burke rejected her visa on the grounds that she has the “capacity to incite discord”, lashing the government for the “petty act of vandalism”. The controversial conservative podcaster has been widely criticised for her anti-Semitic comments, conspiracy theories and attacks on the Muslim […]