Indigenous Australia reacts to the 2026 federal budget

'Not the act of a friendly country': Bipartisan anger erupts over 'rotten' US tariff plan

The United States has proposed a new set of tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Australia, alleging they have failed to impose and enforce forced labour bans in their supply chains. The Australian government has rejected the accusations and says the proposed 12.5 per cent import tax contravenes the free trade agreement. The United States has proposed a new set of tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Australia, alleging they have failed to impose and enforce forced labour bans in their supply chains. The Australian government has rejected the accusations and says the proposed 12.5 per cent import tax contravenes the free trade agreement.

Report calls for more federal support for new dads

A report calling for more federal support for new dads was tabled in federal parliament this week by the Special Envoy for Men's Health Dan Repacholi. The report by the Movember Institute surveyed 1,200 Australian fathers, finding 84 per cent said fatherhood gave their life greater meaning and 77 per cent said it helped them express love and vulnerability more. But three of five new fathers said they were never asked about their mental health, while one in five reported feeling more isolated or lonely since becoming a father.

Federal government sues 3M over PFAS contamination

The Australian government is suing multinational industrial company 3M in the largest ever claim brought by the Commonwealth. The legal action will seek damages in relation to PFAS contamination across defence sites throughout Australia, alleging the company withheld information about their products. The Australian government is suing multinational industrial company 3M in the largest ever claim brought by the Commonwealth. The legal action will seek damages in relation to PFAS contamination across defence sites throughout Australia, alleging the company withheld information about their products.

Reform or rebrand? Advocates say employment system is still unfit for work

The government has announced what it has described as the biggest reform to employment services in over 30 years. The system has been set up to help unemployed Australians find work. But with the continuation of mutual obligations and private providers, advocates say the changes are nothing more than a rebrand. The government has announced what it has described as the biggest reform to employment services in over 30 years. The system has been set up to help unemployed Australians find work. But with the continuation of mutual obligations and private providers, advocates say the changes are nothing more than a rebrand.

Teal independents in talks to set up their own party

Several so-called 'teal' independents are in advanced discussions about the potential formation of a new political party. Responding to growing distrust for the major parties and surging support for One Nation, some independent MPs say Australia needs a more sensible opposition.