Major Australian business groups are jointly calling on the government to reject proposed changes to capital gains tax, arguing they will discourage investment and harm businesses of all sizes. The reforms, described as the biggest tax shake-up in 25 years, are facing a parliamentary inquiry.
NSW Homicide Squad reveals 11 cold cases may be linked to Ivan Milat, with experts suggesting a long trajectory of offenses before his known murders.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces speculation about her leadership after handling three major tests poorly, including integrity law reforms, donation law changes, and a minister's character reference controversy, amidst poor polling and rising opposition.
Rural women shared their difficult IVF journeys, including long travel times and lack of same-day results, at a parliamentary inquiry in Tamworth. The inquiry aims to improve fertility support and assisted reproductive treatments for those outside major cities.
Rural women are facing significant hurdles in accessing IVF services, including long travel distances, high costs, and delays in crucial test results, a parliamentary inquiry in Tamworth heard. Testimonies highlighted the emotional and financial toll on families.
A parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador is struggling to get answers, with key questions about his security vetting remaining unanswered. MPs are concerned about a lack of documentary evidence and the government's adherence to releasing all relevant papers.
Health organizations accuse big tobacco of using fears of illicit markets to lobby for lower taxes, warning this undermines decades of progress in smoking control. They criticize a parliamentary inquiry for holding secret hearings with Philip Morris, violating WHO agreements.
Nigel Farage faces a Parliamentary Standards inquiry over a $6.7M gift from billionaire Tether investor Christopher Harborne, declared for personal security, amid questions over undeclared financial interests and compliance with the House of Commons code of conduct.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under parliamentary investigation for allegedly failing to declare a £5M gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, amid growing scrutiny of crypto donations in UK politics.
Chris Minns responds to claims from a parliamentary inquiry that the government "unlawfully redirected" millions of dollars of public money and accused witnesses of lying under oath.
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry replacement program has cost $717 million more than was forecast in the original business case, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
A parliamentary inquiry makes more than 30 recommendations to address increase of poor veterinary mental health outcomes.
The South Australian environment and tourism minister says she is considering all options to address concerns about the future of the state's National Trust. Volunteers have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the organisation.
Health groups and the federal health minister are raising concerns after Philip Morris representatives appeared in secret at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. The company's appearance was not on the public schedule and their identities were redacted due to safety concerns.
Health groups and the federal health minister are concerned about Philip Morris' secret appearance at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. Representatives gave evidence privately, with their names redacted for safety, sparking criticism over transparency.
Assistant Minister for Customs Julian Hill says he's "astounded" that tobacco giant Philip Morris International was allowed to give evidence to a federal parliamentary inquiry in private. Follow live.
A parliamentary inquiry into the devastating bushfires across Victoria over the summer hears the emotional plea of those impacted.
British PM Keir Starmer survived a parliamentary vote on Tuesday avoiding a Committee of Privileges investigation into whether he misled the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington. Lawmakers voted 335 to 223 against the inquiry, with Starmer ordering Labour MPs to oppose it. The controversy stems from Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, which led to his dismissal in September, and claims that Starmer's office pressured officials to fast-track the appointment.
Sir Keir Starmer comfortably won a parliamentary vote rejecting a referral to a committee investigating his statements about Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment. However, 14 Labour MPs rebelled and Downing Street deployed intensive operations including cabinet minister calls and recalling Scottish MPs from campaigning to secure the result. Critics accused the whipping operation of being a cover-up, with deep frustration among Labour MPs that the issue continues consuming parliamentary time.
No 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capitalKeir Starmer has seen off a major Labour rebellion over a bid to force a parliamentary investigation into his appointment of Peter Mandelson, but many of his own MPs warned he was running out of political capital.After Downing Street deployed its full weight to force Labour MPs to block a referral to the privileges committee over the scandal, some angrily accused Starmer of leaving them facing accusations of a “cover-up”. Continue reading...
Ed Davey has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of cowardice after Labour MPs were whipped to vote against referring him to the Privileges Committee over Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The government won the vote 335 to 223, with opposition parties including the Liberal Democrats, SNP and Reform uniting in favour of the referral. Some Labour backbenchers expressed anger at being placed in a position where they would appear complicit in a cover-up.
MPs have voted 335-223 to reject a Conservative motion to refer Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee over allegations he misled Parliament about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. Fifteen Labour MPs defied a three-line whip to support the Conservative-led motion. The government won by a majority of 112, with Starmer absent chairing the Middle East response committee. The vote followed a heated debate with allegations of a cover-up and comparisons to Boris Johnson's own privileges committee battle.
MPs likely to question Starmer’s ex-chief of staff and former top official in Foreign Office on pressure, process and accessThe evidence of two ex-officials on Tuesday morning will be a key moment in the growing crisis around Peter Mandelson’s vetting for US ambassador which threatens to bring down Keir Starmer’s premiership.The prime minister will later face a crucial vote on a parliamentary inquiry into whether he misled MPs when claiming “full due process” had been followed. Continue reading...
