Federal Government

$1.2 billion lost to avoidable spending in public hospitals

$1.2 billion lost to avoidable spending in public hospitals

Health Politics & Economy The Wire 19 November 2025

A new report from the Grattan Institute has found that the public hospital system wastes approximately $1.2 billion a year...

Calls grow for stronger government action on social housing

Calls grow for stronger government action on social housing

Politics & Economy The Wire

Housing experts are calling on federal and state governments to make real commitments to increase social housing supply to tackle...

Under-16s social media ban nears, but doubts remain

Under-16s social media ban nears, but doubts remain

Communications & Culture The Wire

The federal government has just over three months to implement a ban on social media access for all Australians under...

Election Analysis: Why Did Dutton’s Coalition Lose?

Election Analysis: Why Did Dutton’s Coalition Lose?

Politics & Economy The Wire

The Coalition has been left leaderless and defeated following the Federal Election on Saturday. Anthony Albanese was re-elected Prime Minister...

Federal report reveals social media impact and Meta’s withdrawal

Federal report reveals social media impact and Meta’s withdrawal

Politics & Economy The Wire

The Federal government has tabled a second interim report around its social media inquiry. The report shows the influence and...

Student’s take on federal cap of 2025 international student intake

Student’s take on federal cap of 2025 international student intake

Communications & Culture The Wire

International students and university staff are raising concerns about the federal government’s decision to cap the number of international students...

Government faces gambling backlash

Government faces gambling backlash

Health Social Justice The Wire 14 August 2024

The Federal Government’s proposal to put a cap on gambling ads rather than an outright ban has sparked criticisms from...

Migration amendments need to be consulted: Senator

Migration amendments need to be consulted: Senator

Politics & Economy The Wire

The Federal government introduced amendments to the Migration Act before Easter to give greater powers on deliberately deciding who stays...

How will the government fare in a big year of elections?

How will the government fare in a big year of elections?

The Wire

A big year in politics beckons with four states and territories going to the polls, two federal by-elections and maybe...

Political donations should be more regulated: report

Political donations should be more regulated: report

The Wire

A new report from the Australia Institute is calling for real-time disclosures of political donations. The report shows there are...