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100 Percent Renewable Goal Drives SA Energy Costs to ‘Highest in the Country’: CEO
The SA Chamber of Mines and Energy says the cost of backing up the system has also multiplied.
40 Bills in a Day: Labor Government Faces Backlash Over ‘Guillotine Tactics’
On the Senate’s final sitting day of the year, MPs spent the morning debating how to work through the 40 bills.
Classification for ‘Professional Financial Investor’ Outdated and Needs Reform, Peak Body Says
The FAAA was concerned that the current threshold would subject a number of investors to high risks due to misclassification.
Inflation Not Behind Insurance Premium Hikes: Broker Network CEO
Steadfast Group CEO Robert Kelly said the surge in insurance claims was behind the sharp rise in insurance prices in recent years.
Visa Debate Heats Up: Dutton Challenges Albanese on Palestinian Visitor Approvals
For the second day in a row, the Opposition targeted the Albanese government in Parliament over its handling of visas for Palestinians.
Albanese Defends Security Protocols Amid Concerns Australia is Accepting Gaza Refugees
The federal opposition has pushed the government on its security measures during Question Time.
Build a Better, Not Bigger Australia: Opposition Calls for More Changes to Migration Bill
Tehan raised concerns about the current process for determining which occupations are included on the skilled occupation list, arguing for a more methodical app
New Laws to Control Gambling Advertising Coming Soon, Government Says
The government was asked on multiple occasions about what action it plans to take on online gambling advertising.
Security Bolstered After Pro-Palestinian Protestors Scaled Parliament
The Senate president said short term security measures were in effect.
