AFP begins inquiry into allegations Israeli forces assaulted flotilla activists
By Ewa Staszewska
Australian Federal Police have begun inquiries into allegations that Israeli defence personnel sexually assaulted Australian activists on a flotilla headed to Gaza, following a meeting with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
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Breaking: UK plans to ban social media for under-16s
Sir Keir Starmer says he will ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live streaming platforms in some of the most far-reaching online restrictions globally.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/uk-keir-starmer-ban-social-media-under-16/106800694
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Labor's capital gains proposal flawed but better than what we have, economists tell inquiry
By Tom Crowley
Economists have offered qualified support for the government's plans on day one of a Senate inquiry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/economists-defend-capital-gains-changes/106800112
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The spin wars about who wins and loses in the US-Iran 'ceasefire' have begun
By Laura Tingle
The US-Iran deal faces five volatile days as questions remain over nuclear weapons and Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
#WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #GovernmentandPolitics #ForeignAffairs #DefenceandNationalSecurity #TerritorialDisputes #ForeignAid #EconomicSanctions #LauraTingle
Live: Joyce says he's not worried Hanson reportedly could want daughter as party leader
By Joshua Boscaini
Barnaby Joyce says he is not worried about reports Pauline Hanson may want her daughter to lead One Nation in the future. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/federal-politics-live-blog-barnaby-joyce/106797478
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Business groups urge rejection of CGT changes
By Ewa Staszewska
Business groups are urging the government to scrap its capital gains tax changes as the first tranche of measures is scrutinised at a parliamentary inquiry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/business-calls-on-parliament-to-reject-cgt-changes/106796572
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #Budget #EwaStaszewska
Butler open to NDIS changes but convinced it's heading in 'right direction'
By Ewa Staszewska
Health Minister Mark Butler is open to adjusting the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme changes, but insists the government is on the right track.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-14/butler-leaves-door-open-to-ndis-changes/106795696
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Victorian opposition leader says Pauline Hanson has not approached her
By Larissa Ham
The One Nation leader last night told a political fundraiser she would work with the Coalition to oust Labor at the upcoming state election.
'Seeking connection': The unseen children who roam the streets at night
By Keane Bourke
Youth Beat workers take to Perth streets at night to help young people who have nowhere else to go.
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Abbott takes a 'hold your nose and accept the preferences' approach to One Nation
By Annabel Crabb
Tony Abbott has been back in the political cycle for barely a fortnight and already the air is redolent with garment-rending, ancient feuds, biblical comeuppance and a listening tour.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/tony-abbott-pauline-hanson-feud-one-nation-liberals/106789796
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