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The most recent 250 Politics stories.
Uni bias inquiry dismissed as 'skit'
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A Senate Committee has dismissed its own inquiry into bias at universities and schools as a waste of time.
Cancer parent not surprised by treatment bungle
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Parents of a cancer patient say they are not surprised by recent treatment errors in a SA hospital.
No emergency on West Gate Bridge
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Emergency lanes will be removed on Melbourne's West Gate Bridge in a Victorian Government bid to increase traffic volume by up to 50 per cent.
Brisbane city cats back on river tonight
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Brisbane's high speed ferries will be back on the water tonight after recent storms forced normal services to be suspended.
ACT Govt considers fast-tracking minor works
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The ACT Government is considering whether it needs to develop an economic stimulus package early in the new year.
Parliament passes surrogacy laws
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West Australian families will soon be able to have children through a surrogate mother after both houses of State Parliament passed the legislation.
Govt criticised over sex offenders plan
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The child protection group Bravehearts has attacked a Queensland Government plan to move sex offenders to regional Queensland.
Opposition in 'humiliating backdown' on schools bill
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Christopher Pyne has denied the Coalition has backflipped on its opposition to the Schools Assistance bill.
Former SAS commander named as national security adviser
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Former Special Forces commander Duncan Lewis has been appointed as Australia's first national security adviser.
Aboriginal computer scheme scrapped
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The Federal Government has cancelled the computer part of the Backing Indigenous Ability program.
Ipswich council workers hold stop-work meeting
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Administrative staff at the Ipswich City Council are holding a stop-work meeting to protest against changes to Council services and the Council's wage offer.
DPI cleared over Hendra virus handling
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The Queensland Government says the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has been cleared over its handling of this year's fatal outbreak of the Hendra virus.
Melbourne's new mayor starts work
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Robert Doyle has promised to promote debate and make decisions in his new role as Melbourne Lord Mayor.
Few Alice dry town fines paid
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New figures obtained by the ABC show that less than 10 per cent of fines issued under the Alice Springs dry town laws have been paid.
Water costs to rise 18 per cent
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The SA Govt says the average household will pay almost $50 more per year for water from July 2009.
Bartlett denies knowledge of Wriedt job move
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The Premier says he has no knowledge of the sacked cabinet minister Paula Wriedt considering applying for a top business job.
Questions raised over mental patient transfers
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Concerns have been raised about the New South Wales Ambulance Service taking over responsibility for transferring disturbed and mentally ill people between hospitals from the state's police.
Home buyers reconsider market after latest rates cut
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Latest figures show that new buyers are now looking seriously at property and that investors are also coming back into the market.
Govt moves for Indigenous preamble in Qld Constitution
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The Qld Govt wants to insert a preamble into the Constitution recognising Indigenous people.
Govt urged to release hospital cancer report
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The Western Australian Opposition is calling on the State Government to release the findings of an investigation into health concerns among staff at Busselton Hospital.
Vehicle inspectors stood down during CCC inquiry
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Five officers from the Department of Planning and Infrastructure have been stood down pending a Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) investigation into discrepancies with motor vehicle inspections.
Camden pauses post-natal care
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The New South Wales Opposition says cost-cutting not staff shortages is behind the extended closure of Camden Hospital's postnatal care unit.
Telegraph editor defends MP in photo row
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Daily Telegraph editor Gary Linnell defends MP James Bidgood over his controversial photo of a Parliament House protester.
Beyond repair: Vic environment report
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A state government-appointed environmental expert says parts of Victoria's central and western regions are degraded beyond repair.
Gillard slams 'cobbled together' school bill changes
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Federal Education Minister Julia Gillard says the Government will "take every step necessary" to get its $28 billion Schools Assistance bill through the Senate today without further changes.
