The federal government is not actively considering a rent freeze as proposed by the Greens, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
The Greens are calling for a nationwide two-year rent freeze to allow incomes to catch up with surging prices.
Friday, August 26, 2022
'Harassing, targeting and intimidating': Is Australia a safe place for critics of the Chinese government?
Researcher and journalist Vicky Xu withdrew from appearing in the media for the past year-and-a-half due to what she calls "harassing, targeting and intimidating" by the Chinese government and its "fanatic" supporters.
Last week, Ms Xu returned, making an appearance at La Trobe University in Melbourne, where she was to give a talk on China's human rights records.
The world's biggest refugee camp is at breaking point. What is Australia doing to help?
His life is seemingly an endless cycle of suffering, but Nural Amin's faith remains strong. In a makeshift prayer room at the back of a home in Sydney, he, along with other members of the Rohingya community, observe Islam's sunset prayers.
Mr Amin spent the first 15 years of his life confined within the razor wire fences of what is now the world's largest refugee camp by population size, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
How long should people with COVID-19 have to isolate for? Here's why experts are divided
People in Australia with COVID-19 must currently self- isolate for at least seven days from the date they test positive.
But this week, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet flagged that he would suggest to national cabinet that the mandatory isolation period be reduced to just five days.
Why people are condemning this 'disgusting' joke in a regional Queensland newsletter
A regional Queensland newsletter has been condemned for publishing a joke that critics say makes light of violence against women.
The August issue of Murgon Moments features a "Joke for the Month" column that involves a woman being told by her doctor that she could avoid becoming a domestic violence victim by keeping her mouth shut.
'One person couldn't do it all': Russia says a Ukrainian killed Daria Dugina. Experts aren't so sure
Russian authorities quickly blamed Ukraine for the car bomb that killed a Russian journalist last weekend, but intelligence experts say that although Kyiv is capable of orchestrating such an attack, the prospect is unlikely.
Daria Dugina, 29, who died on Saturday outside Moscow, was the daughter of ultranationalist Alexander Dugin, a vocal supporter of the Ukraine invasion launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin six months ago.
Finnish PM returns negative result after taking drug test to 'clear suspicion' over partying video
Finland's prime minister received a negative result in a drug test which she took to "clear up suspicions" after a video of the 36-year-old partying sparked criticism, her office said.
Sanna Marin's urine sample was tested for the presence of various drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, cannabis and opioids, Iida Vallin, a special adviser to the prime minister, told news agency AFP.
Anthony Albanese was cheered for skolling a beer. Are women in power treated the same?
On Monday night, prime minister Anthony Albanese received a standing ovation as he downed a beer while attending a concert by rock band Gang of Youths at the Enmore theatre in Sydney.
In video footage shared online, Mr Albanese can be seen sitting with his partner Jodie Haydon and employment minister Tony Burke, and skolls his drink after being spotted and cheered on by the crowd.
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