It’s hoped the University of NSW course will become the “gold standard degree” globally to turn players into administrators.

Australia will push to slash global tariffs on wind turbines, solar panels and other green industries rather than agreeing to a European plan to impose carbon levies.

The opposition may well press for an independent inquiry into the historical rape allegations against the Attorney-General next week, but the government could promptly seek the same kind of inquiry into former Labor leader Bill Shorten.

On the centenary of the election of Australia’s first female MP, federal minister Jane Hume says great government, policy and politics depend on women being at the table.

Any player diagnosed with concussion will automatically be sitting on the sidelines for a week and will only be allowed to return to play with a doctor’s clearance.