$18 Billion Allocated for Northern Territory Defence Infrastructure Upgrades
The funds will be used to upgrade the Larrakeyah Defence Precinct to berth submarines, install surveillance aircraft based at RAAF Tindal, near Katherine, and purchase and train crew for the new amphibious landing craft.
Non-payment Of Child Support Is Economic Abuse Of Women: Report
WLSA report links non-payment of child support as form of economic abuse, which requires urgent reform to create safer and more equitable outcomes for women and children.
China Says Military Took Steps To Warn After Australian Aircraft's 'Risky Move'
China reacts flares were dropped as a warning after Australian military aircraft flew close to China's airspace in a provocative move
No Hike In Interest Rate: RBA
RBA keeps cash rates on hold at 4.35%, warns of inflation risks
Ghost Flights Case: Qantas Agrees To Pay A$120M
Airline company will compensate customers and pay a penalty
WA Minister Warned About Perth Attacker's Behavior
Teenager was a voluntary participant at state-run anti-extremist program.
Labor Government To Cut $3 Billion In Student Debt
Federal government to cap indexation rates of HECS, HELP loans.
Australia Discusses Palestine's Bid For Full UN Membership With Allies
Australia discussed the issue of backing statehood for Palestine with ministers from South Korea and Germany to "build momentum towards a two-state solution."
Australia Commits AUD $492M To Asian Development Bank For Projects In Indo-Pacific Region
The Australian pledge will aid the countries in the region with the construction of hospitals and education facilities.
Australia Housing Crisis: Government May Miss Target To Build 1.2M Homes By 2029, Says Report
In its report, the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council said the Labor government will be able to build just about 943,000 homes in that time.
Australia's Coal Export To China Soars, Signifying Thaw In Trade Ties
Though China did not place an official ban on imports from Australia in 2020, the shipments had dropped to zero.
Government Allocates AU$925M To Support Women Escaping Violence, Block Children From Accessing Porn
Federal government commits permanent funding, action plan to help women escape violence and combat online porn.
