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The recent attacks in Sydney and the Israel-Gaza conflict have complicated the government’s plans for multicultural policy reform and heightened tensions within some communities. …

The stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in a church in Wakeley on Monday has left many in shock. Dai Le, whose electorate features the church where the incident happened discusses her community’s reaction. …

Two major critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia will receive $400 million in federal government loans to to deliver Australia’s first high-purity alumina processing facility. …

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged substantial public investment likely including tax breaks and other incentives in next month’s budget to encourage industry. …

Albanese has released two stances on vastly different issues, one of which is a shift in industry policy and the other in the government response to the conflict in Gaza the past week, as he sets himself up for the budget. …

All proposed mergers above a yet-to-be-determined threshold will have to be reported to the ACCC. It’ll have to give a yes or no within 30 days. …

Governor-general designate Sam Mostyn would become the latest punching bag in the culture wars. But how will her Governor-Generalship compare to others past? …

Andrew Leigh joins us to talk about longer-term economic outlook, reforms to made to the system and the need to increase competition and our flat-lined productivity. …

Peter Dutton claims the government can’t credibly meet its 2050 net zero emissions target and pushes Nuclear as the solution. …

The government is rushing legislation through parliament to crack down on unlawful immigrants. In a further reaction to the high court decision late last year. …