Tess Ikonomou

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The federal government will introduce legislation for its controversial tax reforms, including changes to capital gains tax, despite mounting criticism from business groups.

Controversial tax changes that have drawn widespread opposition will guarantee aspiration and fairness for future generations, Labor says.

An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State who had been living in the community for months since returning from Syria has been charged with terrorism offences.

A group of Australian residents and one New Zealander have had their quarantine period extended after being caught up in a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.

Controversial tax changes will go straight to a contested parliamentary inquiry as Labor seeks to fast-track its reform agenda.

A woman charged with terror offences after returning to Australia wants to be released back into the community to care for her children.

Labor's tax changes would have benefited nine in 10 young Australians if they had been in place since the turn of the century, the Treasury chief says as the chorus protesting the budget amps up.

Defence officials will be scrutinised over how the US is designating a key Australian naval base for the AUKUS pact and how taxpayers are shouldering the burden of cost for upgrades.

Australia's national science agency has defended its ability to deliver research and technology, as it confirmed plans for almost a quarter of job losses to come from a key environmental unit.