The Federal Government has rejected that they denied 49 of 55 recommendations for the safe work women's safety recommendations after accusations stirred online. 

Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, announced the claims were misleading and that only 12 suggestions were made, and they implemented 6. 

She also said that the 55 recommendations covered a whole range of areas, like research, data, primary prevention initiatives, and workplace changes, and also some legal changes, therefore implying there were in fact 49 denied recommendations.

Taliban announce new interim Afghan government as protests against their rule grow.

The Taliban had promised an inclusive government that would reflect the ethnic makeup of the country, but all the top positions were handed to key leaders from the movement and the Haqqani network - the most violent branch of the Taliban known for devastating attacks.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has criticized the vaccine distribution from the Federal Government, calling it an “egg and spoon race”. 

Andrews announced that NSW had received more vaccines than any other state, leaving other states with less than what was promised.  

NSW has been given 45 percent of the Pfizer doses being distributed despite having about 32 percent of Australia's population. 

Australian Authorities have announced Vaccine Passports will start being issued in October for international travel bubble arrangements. 

The vaccine passport will come in both mobile and printed formats. The Government announced they’ll be taking inspiration from the US International Travel plan, allowing only fully immunized people to travel into Australia.

Brisbane Metro is set to begin construction on a 225-meter mined tunnel from the top of Adelaide Street linking to King George Square station.

From September 20, access through North Quay will permanently change for drivers, pedestrians and the construction is set to disrupt public transport users.

Only buses and authorized traffic will be allowed to continue eastbound through Adelaide Street, as part of a council plan to convert the busy street into a pedestrian route.

Scott Morrison has defended a trip to see his family on Father's Day arguing he went home to Sydney then returned to Canberra under an essential work exemption.       

This comes on top of the recent criticism of the photo he chose to celebrate father's day.

QLD health authorities are urging Queenslanders to get vaccinated as parts of the state have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. 

Public health experts are concerned the state's success in suppressing COVID-19 could be fuelling complacency, eliminating any sense of urgency to get vaccinated. 

Overall data has revealed that Queensland has the lowest vaccination rate out of all states across the country.