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While voluntary assisted dying represents a small portion of deaths in Australia, demand for VAD services is growing.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is absent from this week’s NATO summit in Washington, D.C., choosing to focus on local matters instead.

A money laundering crackdown has been announced by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, with legislation expected to be tabled shortly.

New tax cuts were added for every Australian taxpayer on Monday, under the Federal Government’s revised Stage 3 plan.

Who is Jeremiah Manele? Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet his Solomon Islands counterpart in Canberra on Wednesday.

Australia’s new Governor-General Samantha Mostyn starts her role next Monday, replacing David Hurley.

The Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has two big decisions to make: what to spend money on, and where to get that money from.

Road deaths in Australia are on the rise, according to new data from the Australian Automobile Association.

Pill testing in Australia is a loaded subject, full of conflicting opinions and viewpoints. Here we break down the state of pill testing in Australia.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has become Australia’s longest-serving female minister, overtaking former Liberal politician Amanda Vanstone.

Southeast Asian leaders have gathered in Melbourne for the start of this week’s ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit.

A boat that arrived in Western Australia on Friday has sparked a new political furore between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.

The right to disconnect from work during personal time would be protected under law, according to a recommendation by a Senate Committee.

Brisbane flooding has caused destruction, one week after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily swept through Far North Queensland.

An Australian vape seizure has stopped $4.5 million from lining the pockets of criminals, the Federal Government has said.

Scott Morrison’s new job has been revealed, 24 hours after quitting politics. He will now work with a former advisor to Donald Trump.

Scott Morrison’s political career will come to an end at the end of February, the former Prime Minister announced on Tuesday.

A definition for sexual consent has been included in a national framework released on Saturday. Key concepts of consent are also included.

Workplace laws in Australia will look a little different from Tuesday, as one public agency is given new investigative powers.

Three ex-detainees were arrested after being released from Immigration detention because of last month’s High Court ruling.

What is income apportionment? The unlawful scheme has created a burdensome administrative task that could trigger a large-scale debt waiver.

Who is NZYQ? A High Court decision triggered the release of over 140 indefinite detainees. The Government is developing laws to return them.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong was directly involved in a decision to block Shan United from entering Australia, TDA has learned.

Nazi bans in Australia will be strengthened by an amendment that will ban the Nazi salute throughout Australia.

New measures to restrict the use of recreational vapes will be introduced from 1 January 2024 under a new government timeline.

Student safety at Australian universities is threatened by widespread reports of sexual violence. A new action plan hopes to confront this.

Australian politicians have had varied responses to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, as the Government officially calls for “humanitarian pauses” following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October.

The Federal Government today introduced draft laws to increase paid parental leave (PPL) to 26 weeks by 2026.

A crypto crackdown will be included in legislation set to be tabled in Australia next year. This is what it could look like.

Changes for international students are hoped to stop dodgy education agents and providers from taking advantage of students.

The independent COVID inquiry will look at several areas of the Federal Government’s response to the pandemic. Here’s the details

JobSeeker is rising on Wednesday, following a combination of periodic increases and new laws taking effect. Here’s the important details

The Federal Government has issued online dating apps with a new deadline to improve the safety features on their platforms.

What was the Qatar Airways decision? The Government is facing sustained backlash over their call to block more flights into Australia.

The Australian Government has launched a new attack on feral cats through the release of a new plan to curb damage caused by the animals.

The Solomon Islands’ latest deal with China has prompted Solomons’ PM to lash out at Australia on multiple fronts.

Australians on British working visas are set for a shake up, after a free trade agreement came into effect on Wednesday. Here’s the details

Is TikTok banned in Australia? The Government has announced TikTok will be deleted from government devices. Will politicians be deleting it?