Plea bargain follows years of ‘quiet diplomacy’ by Anthony Albanese’s Labor government
Government may look at regulation of Big Four firms, with year-long inquiry concluding they operate in ‘grey area’
Canberra is trying to create stronger supply chain for critical minerals in the energy transition
Cost of living crisis divides country between homeowners and renters
Billionaire’s social media platform said takedown request set ‘dangerous precedent’ for open internet
Billionaire accuses Canberra of censorship over calls to remove footage of Sydney stabbing incident
Labor government commits to spending rises to pay for Aukus and long-range missile capabilities
Bosses of Woolworths and Coles defend profitability on first day of inquiry
Canberra puts funds into manufacturing revival to reduce reliance on resources and agriculture
Canberra also to invest £2.4bn in Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor plant as part of Aukus submarine programme
Prime minister pledges to respond to move that News Corp says threatens viability of some media groups
First-time published government data exposes top companies breaching average gap of 19%
Democracy advocate has been detained for five years on espionage charges
Polling shows historic vote to recognise First Nations people expected to fail amid backlash
A once-in-a-generation referendum aims to atone for the past by empowering the country’s original inhabitants. Then came a backlash
Michele Bullock to replace Philip Lowe and become first female RBA governor
Organisation behind push for fairer corporate levies lobbied to water down disclosure rules
Landmark public vote would establish parliamentary advisory body representing Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders
Canberra rushes to approve legislation terminating Moscow’s lease on security grounds
Rival KPMG warns employees on standards as scandal rocks consulting industry
Multi-stage Aukus pact will culminate in 2040s with next- generation nuclear-powered fleet
Jim Chalmers argues energy and social care investments would not compromise retirement savings
Top US official sees ‘pathway’ for allies to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
Beijing’s development spending has fallen despite efforts to build influence in the region
Washington and Canberra forge closer links to counter Beijing in the Indo-Pacific
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