Politics

More women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault and harassment by the same man Brittany Higgins said raped her in Parliament House.

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Workplace culture

Survey found sexual harassment and bullying widespread in political offices

A survey of federal political offices found sexual abuse and bullying were widespread but nearly two-thirds of staffers feared for their careers if they reported it.

by Katina Curtis and Anthony Galloway

Biodiversity

Ley introduces national environment standards in pursuit of ‘one-touch’ development approvals

by Mike Foley

Healthcare Australia provided false information to the Australian government, Mr Hunt said.

Coronavirus pandemic

Healthcare Australia boss stood down over COVID-19 vaccine bungle

by Rachel Clun and Paul Sakkal

Pauline Hanson, right, has become a key supporter of Christine Holgate, who intervened to get Pauline Hanson stubby holders distributed to residents in one of Melbourne’s locked down public housing towers last year.

Political expenses

‘Justice for Christine Holgate’: Hanson secures Senate inquiry into Australia Post watch fiasco

by Lisa Visentin

Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott has pointed to the need for targeted support to help businesses grow and employ.

Pacific diplomacy

‘Wake-up call’: Business Council urges increase to foreign aid to counter China

by Anthony Galloway

Opinion & Perspectives

In a league of their own: no one saw the glaring conflict in recruiting Police Commissioner

Alexandra Smith

The most alarming point about the doomed plan to appoint the NSW Police Commissioner to rugby league’s national body is that none of the central figures saw there was a problem.

Expect more ruck and maul from Craig Kelly, Liberal breakaway

John Hewson

The maverick Liberal’s political future is unlikely to last long now that he’s left the party, but it could be long enough to make trouble for Scott Morrison.

JobSeeker thousands need government to do the right thing

The Herald's View

While welcome, an increase in payments of about $3.50 a day is barely going to make a dent in unemployment figures.

by Nick Bonyhady

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Workplace culture

‘Little support’: Survey found sexual harassment and bullying widespread in political offices

A survey of federal political offices found sexual abuse and bullying were widespread but nearly two-thirds of staffers feared for their careers if they reported it.