Minister Watt Responds to Algal Bloom Senate Report
Environment Minister Murray Watt defends government's handling of harmful algal bloom following damning 207-page Senate report. Read the latest developments from Adelaide summit.
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Nous boss explains $2m ANU job in Senate hearing
Nous Group CEO Tim Orton has defended the consultancy's $2 million work for ANU, denying using a 'cookie-cutter' approach while explaining the complex projects undertaken.
WA Parliament extends sitting hours for bills
Western Australia's government, opposition and crossbench agree to extended parliamentary sitting hours to ensure critical legislation passes through the Upper House before winter break.
Gallagher on Delayed 'Jobs for Mates' Report
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher addresses the controversial delay of the 'Jobs for Mates' inquiry report, offering Opposition briefings amid growing political pressure.
WA Premier's 'Get It Done' ultimatum on environment laws
Roger Cook demands Senate pass Labor's environmental reforms as crucial vote looms, warning against political games with Australia's future.
Optus CEO Resists Resignation Over Triple Zero Failures
Optus CEO Stephen Rue faces intense Senate scrutiny as he refuses to step down following a nationwide network outage that prevented triple zero calls and has been connected to three fatalities across Australia.
Senate Inquiry into Optus Triple Zero Failure Demanded
Western Australian Liberal Senator Dean Smith is leading the charge for a Senate inquiry into Optus's nationwide network outage that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
Labor defends transparency in jobs for mates saga
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure over public service appointments as Coalition senators demand answers about potential 'jobs for mates' practices in Canberra.
Pocock's Senate revolt challenges Labor transparency
Independent Senator David Pocock leads a parliamentary revolt against the Labor government, demanding greater transparency and accountability in ministerial decision-making.
Senate Question Time marathon hits four hours
Australian senators endured a gruelling four-hour question session as political tensions reached boiling point, with fiery exchanges and marathon speeches testing parliamentary endurance.
Pocock forces Labor back to drawing board on public service
The Albanese government faces a major Senate defeat as crossbencher David Pocock joins forces with the Coalition to block controversial public service reforms, demanding greater transparency and consultation.
Nature Repair Market: Christmas deadline for landmark laws
Exclusive: Environment Minister Murray Watt reveals urgent timeline for world-first Nature Repair Market legislation, aiming to pass historic environmental reforms before Christmas break.
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