Tag: Albanese government
Government faces likely High Court challenge to its CFMEU legislation
As thousands of union members held rallies in cities across the country, its former Queensland secretary said he would launch a challenge against putting the union into administration.
Report finds ‘clear need’ for an Australian Human Rights Act. What difference would it make?
A long-awaited report has recommended Australia introduce a human rights act. Such a move would be a step forward in the protection of Australians’ rights.
Grattan on Friday: Government’s pursuit of a hate speech law could take it down another cul-de-sac
The government is embarking on a fraught journey – trying to turn the PM’s promise of action against hate speech into law.
Political donations rules are finally in the spotlight – here’s what the government should do
There are simple (and some not-so-simple) measures that would make donations more transparent and fairer.
Housing and the Albanese government: a mid-term report card
The government has made housing a federal policy priority after a decade of neglect. But the scale of the housing crisis means its actions to date are just a start – much more must be done.
New laws to deal with immigration detainees were rushed, leading to legal risks
The Albanese government has passed a new preventative detention regime in response to a recent High Court ruling – but there are several ways it may be open to challenge.
Grattan on Friday: winners and losers in end-of-year report card on Albanese ministers
Michelle Grattan reports on some Albanese ministers halfway through it’s term in government. Highlighting where some shine and others don’t.
Pratt reports show urgent need for political funding law reform
The billionaire businessman’s reported dealings with politicians highlight the need to change Australia’s campaign finance laws.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government faces an uphill road and angry locals as it drives change to renewables
Most people accept our energy system must move from fossil fuels, especially coal, to renewables as soon as practicable. But there are serious obstacles on the ground – literally.
Grattan on Friday: Trying to dodge talking about 'treaty' could do the Voice campaign more harm than good
Inside and outside Parliament this week, the government’s performance was, for the most part, woeful, only partly redeemed by a strong counter-attack by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on Thursday
Parents may wait up to 40 years to join family in Australia. Is a visa lottery the answer?
Parents wanting to migrate to Australia to join their children face ludicrous delays, and if opting for a paid contributory visa, exorbitant fees.