The prime minister had an open spot in the government’s senior ranks after former Labor leader Bill Shorten announced his retirement.
A study of childcare in nine developed countries found Australia’s system did little to incentivise services where they’re most needed.
Payman is not the first young woman of colour to have crossed the establishment and sparked fury. And there will be more like her in the party’s future.
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles:confidantes,influencers,attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
Anthony Albanese says he’s worried by the influence of social media platforms “where people can be pushed through the use of algorithms … towards more extreme positions”.
Anne Aly said the confrontation with pro-Palestinian activists in a park last weekend was not the first,but was the most intense clash she had experienced.
Liberal senator Dave Sharma says Australia risks lasting damage to society from a rise in threats to Jewish Australians and other minorities.
Childcare fees continue to impact the career choices of parents,although costs overall decreased last quarter following subsidy changes.
It comes as the NSW Teachers Federation slammed the Labor government for its steadfast support of Israel.
Cabinet members Ed Husic and Anne Aly said Palestinian-Australians were feeling ignored,highlighting tensions in Labor over the Israel-Hamas war.
A quarter of NSW Labor MPs have declared their support for Palestine,breaking ranks with Premier Chris Minns who has shown unwavering support for Israel.