Drones used to photograph homes of released detainees, minister confirms
In short: Labor minister Murray Watt has clarified the government is using drones to capture images of the accommodation of 151 released detainees subject to…
Dutton’s reply was everything we should expect: a calculated, ideological butchery of the most vulnerable budget bits
Every budget week, the opposition leader gives a budget reply on Thursday night.Every budget week, a chorus of voices urges the opposition leader to "put…
Dutton calls to slash permanent migration program and international student numbers
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to advocate a reduction to migration numbers.If elected, he said the Coalition would cut the…
We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?
"Economic management", a well-worn political trope even in ordinary times, has been especially prominent in the lead-up to the Albanese government's third federal budget on…
Community legal centres fear possible government funding cuts will put vulnerable people at risk
Forbidden from working, mother of two Raffat Fatima had no money or family to help come up with a plan to keep her children safe.Instead,…
Government seeks public feedback on major expansion of eSafety powers
In short: The federal government has released an issues paper which canvasses a major expansion to the powers of the eSafety commissioner.It is part of an…
Supreme Court hears case of L.A. man denied visa in part over tattoos
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in the case of a Los Angeles man who was denied a green card after marrying…
Biden administration gives California $45 million to help migrants
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is allocating $45 million to California programs that help migrants who have crossed the southern border. The money is part of…
Calls for federal government to help buy back Alice Springs take-away liquor licences
In short: Discussions to buy back the liquor licences of three IGA stores with attached bottle shops in Alice Springs have stalled. Alcohol has long been…
Peter Dutton condemns Penny Wong over Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution calls
In short: In a speech on Wednesday evening, Peter Dutton accused Penny Wong of being "reckless" for reiterating support for a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.Mr…
Biden, Trump and Kennedy Jr.’s views on housing, homelessness
(Frank Franklin II / Associated Press) Trump has said little about how he’d address housing or homelessness since announcing his reelection bid last year. His…
Fine supermarkets for mistreating suppliers, but forced sales not credible, government told
In short: A review by former Labor minister Craig Emerson has recommended a mandatory supermarket code of conduct with financial penalties for breaches.Dr Emerson warned against…
Migrants in Iowa wonder whether to leave over a bill that could see some arrested and deported
DES MOINES, Iowa — A bill in Iowa that would allow the state to arrest and deport some migrants is stoking anxiety among immigrant communities, leaving…
Designs for Perth’s new $100m pedestrian bridge spruik ‘digital canvas’ light displays across Swan River
The West Australian government has released artist impressions of a multi-million-dollar bridge for cyclists and foot traffic across the Swan River in Perth, set to…
Congress approves short-term budget extension
WASHINGTON — Congress passed another short-term spending measure Thursday that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March…
Porter, Schiff, Lee and Garvey’s views on housing, homelessness
(Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press) The Burbank representative has backed legislation that has expanded federal funding for housing. He, along with Lee and Porter,…
California single-payer healthcare faces doubts from Democratic leader
SACRAMENTO — California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas cast doubt on the latest proposal to create a state-run single-payer healthcare system, saying he likes the idea but…
14 GOP-led states reject federal money to feed low-income kids
Lower-income families with school-age kids can get help from the federal government paying for groceries this summer, unless they live in one of the 14…
Opinion: Age matters. Which is why Biden’s age is his superpower
Joe Biden is old. Like each of us, he comes from a particular place in history, in his case the LBJ years. And that’s one…
Government to pay out Youpla/ACBF customers after failed insurer made millions off Centrelink payments
In short: An estimated 13,000 people who lost money to failed funeral insurer Youpla will be covered by a government plan to resolve the issue.The company…