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Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at Naziya.Alvi@EpochTimes.com.au.
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The deputy secretary of the Department of Social Services says there has been no push to implement welfare ...
Australia News
June 5, 2026
Labor’s Tax Overhaul Clears Lower House Amid Flurry of Proposed Amendments
The Coalition, Teals and independent MPs moved several amendments to try change the bill.
Australia News
June 4, 2026
44,000 Older Australians Could Lose Private Health Cover Under Budget Change: Inquiry
Health officials said the new policy could affect 3.1 million people, while the government defended it as a ...
Australia News
June 4, 2026
Canberra’s Bulk-Billing Rate Lags Well Behind National Average
ACT's bulk-billing rate sits just above 50 percent, well below the national average of more than 70 percent.
Australian Politics News
June 4, 2026
1 Arrival Every 59 Seconds: Australian Population Reaches 28 Million
Despite reaching the 28 million milestone, population growth is expected to moderate in the coming years.
Australia News
June 3, 2026
Former Canberra Liberal Leader Quits Party, Alleges Unsafe Workplace
'Everyone deserves a safe workplace, free from bullying, intimidation ... Unfortunately, I have not had that with the ...
Australia News
June 3, 2026
Police Make Up 65 Percent of Complaints to Victoria’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog
More than 2,300 complaints resulted in 47 investigations and 51 recommendations, with allegations ranging from excessive force to ...
Australia News
June 2, 2026
Coalition Backs Tax Cuts, Opposes Labor’s Property Tax Changes
Angus Taylor moves amendments to remove capital gains tax and negative gearing changes while retaining Labor's income tax ...
Australia News
June 2, 2026
Australia, New Zealand Imposes New Sanctions Over Israeli Settler Violence
Travel bans and financial restrictions have been imposed on three individuals and four entities linked to settler violence ...
Australia News
June 1, 2026
Victoria to Expand Anti-Corruption Watchdog’s Powers to Investigate Public Spending
The proposed changes would enable the IBAC to investigate how public funds move through subcontracting networks and labour-hire ...
Australia News
June 1, 2026
Over 100,000 Older Australians Remain on Home Care Waiting List
Demand continues to outpace supply despite the increase in care packages provided by the government.
Australian Politics News
June 1, 2026
One Nation Claims NZ Citizenship a ‘Back Door’ to Live in Australia
Minister Murray Watt defended the NZ citizenship pathway, rejecting claims it bypasses migration standards and describing the criticism ...
Australia News
May 31, 2026
10,000 Sign Petition Against Labor’s Wealth Vehicle Overhaul
'These changes will make it harder for younger Australians to build financial independence,' said Wilson Asset Management.
Australia News
May 29, 2026
Nearly 200 Character-Based Visa Cancellations Overturned by Tribunal: Inquiry
Questions have been raised about whether Australia's character assessment process is fit for purpose.
Australia News
May 28, 2026
Australia Files $2 Billion Lawsuit Against US Giant 3M for PFAS Contamination
Clean-up efforts at 28 Defence Department sites have cost taxpayers $1 billion so far, according to the government.
Australia News
May 28, 2026
Labor Introduces Bill to Overhaul Negative Gearing, Capital Gains Tax
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms were needed for the 'responsible management of the budget.'
Australian Politics News
May 28, 2026
Labor MP Facing Scrutiny for Enrolment on Vacant Block of Land
Liberal Senator James McGrath has written to the AEC who is investigating.
Australia News
May 27, 2026
Inquiry Hears Officials Lack Key Data Behind Labor’s 20 Percent Gas Reservation Scheme
Australia's resources department was unable to say how much gas would remain under Labor's proposed 20 percent reservation ...
Australian Politics News
May 27, 2026
Nationals MP Advances Proposal to Define Sex in Law by Biological Criteria
Nationals MP Alison Penfold has introduced legislation to amend the Sex Discrimination Act that would define “man” and ...
Australia News
May 26, 2026
Health Experts Warn Some NDIS Participants Receiving More Services Than They Need
Medical experts have raised concerns about patients being over-serviced under the multi-billion-dollar NDIS.
Australia News
May 22, 2026
Northern Territory Rare Earth Project Set to Deliver 1,000 Jobs
The Nolans Rare Earths Project is expected to generate around 600 jobs during the construction phase and 350 ...
Australian Politics News
May 22, 2026
CSIRO Cuts 92 Climate and Environment Jobs Despite Multi-Million-Dollar Budget Boost
The cuts come despite the federal government handing CSIRO an extra $387.4 million in the latest budget.
Australian Politics News
May 21, 2026
Over $7 Million Pledged as 230 Australians Contract Diphtheria
Around 230 cases have been recorded this year, with outbreaks occurring in parts of the Northern Territory, Western ...
Australia News
May 20, 2026
Shadow Treasurer Launches ‘Stand With Small’ Business Campaign After Labor’s Tax Overhaul
In his budget reply, Tim Wilson promised a Small Business Act, cash protections, and faster payments.
Australia News
May 20, 2026
Long Road Ahead Before Australia Can Challenge China for Rare Earths Dominance: Miner
'I don't think this is something that one country, one company can do,' says a representative from a ...
Australia News
May 19, 2026
Ex-RAAF Commander Warns Melbourne Could Be Left Without Military Air Base Amid Labor’s Sell-Off
Former Wing Commander David Chaplin also warned that with terror threat levels at 'probable' there was a real ...
Australia News
May 18, 2026
8 Takeaways From One Nation’s Budget Reply
No more taxpayer-funded Welcome to Country, axing the Climate Change Department, and 'income splitting' to lower the tax ...
Australia News
May 15, 2026
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