NAB economist says Royal Commission entirely political
The National Australia Bank’s head economist Alan Oster has stated that while economic growth for Australia looks promising over the next year, consumers will...
Domestic violence laws not tolerating drunken excuses
In the interest of public safety, domestic violence laws are changing to remove drunkenness as a defence to breaching personal protection injunctions. Perpetrators will...
Ex-minister criticises foreign donations crackdown
Andrew Robb, a former federal minister has criticised his old coalition colleagues for implying him, and people like him, were treasonous. This follows the...
Labor senator’s citizenship to be assessed by High Court
Another addition to Australia’s political “citizenship saga” comes in the form of Labor’s ACT senator Katy Gallagher. Federal Labor has referred senator Gallagher to...
Anti-wind group Waubra Foundation stripped of low-tax status
The Waubra Foundation, a notable anti-wind farm group have been stripped of their position as a tax-deductible charity. This could have repercussions for other...
Ex-minister criticises foreign donations crackdown
Andrew Robb, a former federal minister has criticised his old coalition colleagues for implying him, and people like him, were treasonous. This follows the...
New Zealand announces post-Christchurch gun law reform
Following a terrorist attack that took the lives of 50 people, New Zealand is set to introduce stricter laws banning military grade semi-automatic weapons.
The...
RAAF to buy 6 new military spy drones for $7 billion
Australia is set to spend $7 billion AUD in buying a total of 6 unmanned spy drones that are able to stay in flight...