Brisbane rents rise as federal housing targets fail
Australia's construction shortfall deepens the housing crisis, with renters in Brisbane facing mounting pressure as supply fails to meet demand.
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Prime Minister insists tax plan criticisms will fade as government defends economic policy
Anthony Albanese dismisses concerns about federal tax changes, claiming opposition concerns are temporary and will ultimately dissipate.
Search engines face $50 million fine threat over child safety protection failures
Australia's eSafety Commissioner gains enforcement power to fine Google and other search platforms for inadequate filtering of harmful content.
Federal tax plans face local scrutiny as PM pushes back on criticism
As the Prime Minister defends his government's tax proposals, Brisbane households and businesses await clarity on what changes will mean for their bottom line.
Queensland parliament grapples with bad behaviour amid budget pressures
Speaker Pat Weir has criticised MPs' conduct as parliament enters the final day of an extended sitting week.