Australian politics

Industry super funds warn slow transition to net zero puts Australia at risk of losing ‘attractive’ investments
A new report argues that $12bn a year on average between now and 2050 will be required to transition to renewable energy
Katharine Murphy Political editor
30, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM

Immigration debate continues – as it happened
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Jordyn Beazley and Amy Remeikis (earlier)
30, Nov, 2023 @7:02 AM

Coalition plan to privatise visa processing to be subject of new inquiry
Announcement comes after revelation Infosys had 46 meetings with lobbyist Scott Briggs to discuss bid for IT work
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
30, Nov, 2023 @6:51 AM

Lehrmann proceedings day seven – as it happened
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Amanda Meade (earlier)
30, Nov, 2023 @6:47 AM

Peter Dutton demands immigration minister Andrew Giles resign as another person released from detention
Opposition leader’s call follows latest court order to free Iranian asylum seeker who had been detained since 2013
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
30, Nov, 2023 @6:01 AM

Time running out to make prosperous transition to net zero emissions, Australia warned
Climate Change Authority tells Labor government rapid action is needed, including accelerating emissions cuts from oil and gas
Adam Morton and Katharine Murphy
30, Nov, 2023 @4:45 AM

Australia’s broken employment services system needs public provider, parliamentary review finds
Parliamentary inquiry established by Albanese government declares ‘full marketisation’ of $9.5bn system has ‘failed’
Cait Kelly
30, Nov, 2023 @2:29 AM

Jim Chalmers welcomes OECD prediction RBA has reached interest rate peak
Federal treasurer downplays prospect of posting a second successive budget surplus
Peter Hannam Economics editor
29, Nov, 2023 @10:59 PM

Chris Bowen warns global heating will fuel political instability in annual climate statement
Parliament to hear increased ‘fragility’ of energy networks ‘could be used by hostile actors’ amid existential national security risk to Pacific neighbours
Katharine Murphy and Adam Morton
29, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM

Labor facing internal demands to call for full ceasefire in Gaza
About 40 branches in New South Wales have now passed motions demanding a full ceasefire
Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent
29, Nov, 2023 @9:32 AM

More public servants feeling bullied or harassed, survey finds – as it happened
All the day’s news as it unfolded
Caitlin Cassidy and Amy Remeikis (earlier)
29, Nov, 2023 @7:36 AM

‘Missing’ man who left immigration detention without electronic monitoring is located
Border force suggested man was ‘non-compliant’ but Guardian understands he was not read his visa conditions or fitted with ankle bracelet
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
29, Nov, 2023 @7:25 AM
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