Federal Politics

Up to 2.8 million Australians will see a bump to their pay packet from Friday as the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review comes into effect.Friday marks the start of the new financial year, meaning the FWC’s decision to bump the…

It’s a scenario unthinkable in many countries.But soon, new Australian dads might not have to go back to work in the days after their partners give birth.Watch more on this story in the video aboveFor more Personal Finance related news and…

It’s not your average break-in.Nothing of major value was taken and there was no property damage. And something was left behind.A review of CCTV footage, seen in the video above, shows the culprits to be a young family - a mum, dad, their…

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A confidence and supply agreement reached between the Liberals and NDP three months ago changed the dynamic of the House of Commons, even in a parliamentary sitting that will mainly be remembered for the axing of another Conservative…

Millions of Australians will benefit from an increase to family payments set to be rolled out from July 1.The federal government has announced increases to the Family Tax Benefit (Part A and B) to keep up with the rising cost of living.For…

The federal government says it will continue to offer consular assistance to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after the United Kingdom’s decision that his extradition to the United States can proceed.“We will continue to convey our…

Pauline Hanson has retained her Queensland Senate seat, as a former Morrison government minister exits parliament.Former assistant attorney-general Amanda Stoker was not re-elected, with the final seat going to Labor’s Anthony Chisholm.The…

Millions of Australians will receive a pay rise after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) delivered its annual ruling on a pay rise for the country’s lowest paid workers.The industrial umpire on Wednesday announced a 5.2 per cent increase to the…

More than 2.6 million Australians on award and minimum wages will find out how their pay packets could change when the industrial umpire makes its annual decision.The Fair Work Commission will broadcast online the result of its review at…