Government says it preferred second-hand submarines
Australia and the United States' initial positions about delivering a new submarine under AUKUS differed, Senate estimates has revealed.
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Columnists
LILLEY: Carney offers words that head in right direction, but he must do more
Prime minister denounces the sharp rise in antisemitism, but critics say it's too little, too late
Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
Federal Government
AFP defends public arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
The Australian Federal Police has detailed intelligence surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest, pushing back against criticisms of its public nature.
Government and Politics
Nationals pull election stunt as tax debate heats up
This week a few people got a grilling at Senate estimates, the tax debate heated up and whispers of a new centre-right party fluttered through the press gallery.
Federal Government
Greens signal willingness to help Labor push capital gains changes through in weeks
Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the bill to parliament on Thursday, which the government hopes to pass before the winter recess.
Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney spent $195Gs on in-flight catering across 3 trips, documents reveal
Trips covered under the documents were the PM's March 2025 trip to the UK, his May 2025 trip to Rome, and a June flight to Brussels
Columnists
LILLEY: Ford government joins court challenge to Carney’s gun buyback
Ontario premier has called on the Liberal government in Ottawa to ditch this program several times, saying that it is focused on the wrong target.
Canada
Melanie Joly insists Canadian automakers looking to export vehicles overseas
Industry minister offered no details during comments to House Standing Committee on Industry and Technology
Columnists
LILLEY: Refugee health program abuse is costing you, but Liberals ignore it
Vast majority in 'refugee' health program came to Canada as students or foreign workers and then claimed asylum.
Canada
Over 90 charities, advocacy groups sign letter to halt MAID expansion
Canada is set to expand eligibility for medical suicide next March to include those whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness
Anti Corruption Agencies
NACC boss Paul Brereton admits he contributed to own ‘downfall’
The corruption watchdog boss, appearing during a tense grilling at Senate estimates, admits his conduct became a "distraction".