Matt Coughlan
Nats leader warns vegan activists of further punishment
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has raised the prospect of further punishment for a radical vegan activist group stripped of charity status....
Greens’ Adam Bandt endorses colleague’s ‘arson’ charge against major parties
Greens MP Adam Bandt has backed a colleague labelling major party politicians “arsonists” over climate change policy. Senator Jordon Steele-John levelled the...
Shire gets $1m drought money after all
A Victorian council that missed out on $1 million in drought funding because it lacked a handful of agriculture jobs is getting...
Farmer cash payments shrouded in confusion
Drought Minister David Littleproud has sparked confusion with a pledge no farmer will be kicked off a federal government payment after its...
Don’t send wage thieves to jail: employers
Bosses who underpay workers shouldn’t go to jail or face criminal penalties, a leading employer group says. Australian Industry Group has released...
Farmers want ‘exit packages’ to leave land
Farmers have urged the federal government to offer cash packages for drought-stricken farmers wanting to leave the land. The National Farmers’ Federation...
Tiniest of shortfalls means drought-stricken shire misses out on aid
A drought-affected Victorian council has missed out on $1 million in federal funding because of a minuscule shortfall of people working in...
Farming help payment not welfare: minister
Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has denied a government payment for farmers doing it tough is welfare despite its rate being linked to...
Labor demands another investigation of the banks
Labor has urged the government to give the competition watchdog the green light to have another inquiry into Australia’s major banks. Treasurer...
China reminds Australia who pays the bills
China’s ambassador to Australia has reminded Canberra about our economic dependence on the global superpower amid tensions between the two nations. Cheng...