Why the impact of cutting building red tape might depend on the tape
The need for more housing in Australia is clear but what does pausing the National Construction Code mean for building design?
Michelle Rowland appointed new Attorney General
Former Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has become Australia’s new Attorney General, at a ceremony with her ministerial colleagues in Canberra.
State systems are hurting kids, but the Commonwealth can protect them
Opinion: Failures in youth detention across the country haven’t triggered reform to protect children. It’s up to the Australian Government to provide leadership on this…
Funding boost for consumer watchdog to target supermarkets
The ACCC is being handed more money to tackle misleading and deceptive conduct among supermarkets and retailers.
Social media and online harm: Is banning children the solution?
The Federal government will introduce legislation to impose a minimum age for access to certain social media apps and platforms. Australia follows the EU and…