Big NDIS savings snagging on lone holdout state The federal government's frustration is growing over one state's refusal to sign on to one of its sweeping reforms to the NDIS. AAP · Sep 22
Proposed fuel 'shield' slammed, no tax cut on horizon A plan to automatically cut the fuel excise when oil hits a certain price has been dismissed by the government, which also ruled out a cut to the tax on fuel. AAP · Sep 20
Working holiday pause 'risks Australia's food security' Farmers, tourism operators and other regional employers are calling on the government to end a freeze on backpacker visas as they struggle to find staff. AAP · Sep 10
One Nation rejects need to model proposed super changes Barnaby Joyce has denied a plan to allow early access to super would worsen inflation, despite appearing to admit economists had not modelled the policy. AAP · Sep 7
Chalmers backs commission after WA premier's GST attack Western Australia's premier crossed the line by calling a federal agency "east coast clowns" over their findings on GST distribution, its commissioner says. AAP · Aug 26
Labor MP stands aside after additional charge laid A Labor politician in the Top End has stood aside from a key role after police laid an additional charge against him, alleging a breach of bail. AAP · Aug 25
'Things won't change': PM insists GST deal is iron clad Anthony Albanese has promised he won't backtrack on a generous GST deal for WA, despite protests from other jurisdictions that it's unfair. AAP · Aug 24
One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling One Nation has again been forced to clarify a key policy stance after its newest MP claimed its migration numbers would not differ much from Labor's. AAP · Aug 23
Political interference allegations by sect 'chilling' A Christian sect leader has rejected claims members paid far-right activists to disrupt the 2025 federal election, though some may have campaigned. AAP · Aug 20
Scrapping WA's GST deal a 'significant unfairness' Former ministers who helped set up a controversial GST deal for Western Australia have defended the scheme despite calls to scrap it. AAP · Aug 17
'Ridiculously stupid': war of words erupts as AUKUS public inquiry hits Newcastle Peter Garrett hits back at claims the AUKUS Public Inquiry is being run by the Australia Institute. Newcastle Herald · Aug 11
Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough. AAP · Aug 9
Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed. AAP · Aug 6
'Not illegal': Liberal leader defends triple zero tests Angus Taylor has backed his communications spokeswoman despite criticism over her making test calls to triple zero during a major Telstra outage. AAP · Jul 8
AAP · Jul 6 'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.
AAP · Jul 3 Delay to strengthen social media laws 'extraordinary' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged bipartisanship on a proposal to toughen the nation's social media ban, as the coalition insists they are "half-baked".
AAP · Jul 3 PM 'not against' a punt as he defends gambling reforms Proposed gambling ad reforms go beyond some recommendations made in a Labor-led report that urged a total ban, the prime minister says.
AAP · Jun 29 Labor bets against major changes to gambling reforms Gambling ads will be banned during sports matches and phased out from stadiums, but further reforms aren't likely to be included in upcoming laws.
AAP · Jun 24 'Legal limit': minister can't stop return of ISIS bride The last remaining "ISIS bride" stranded in Syria is expected to return home to Australia after a ban on her entering the country was lifted.
AAP · Jun 4 Poll surge for populists trigger for PM's tax backflip Australians believing the economy wasn't working for them forced the federal government to change its stance and implement controversial tax reforms.
AAP · Jun 2 Former opposition leader quits Liberals over bullying A former Liberal leader has announced their decision to quit the party, saying they were threatened with assault and bullied.
AAP · Jun 2 Defence boss torpedoes 'trash' second-hand subs jibes Changes to the controversial AUKUS deal continue to draw fire, with a senator telling a parliamentary hearing Australia will be left with "trash" submarines.
AAP · Jun 2 One Nation MP not afraid of side-stepping party line David Farley has been sworn in as the first One Nation MP elected to parliament's lower house, but has warned he's not afraid to vote against party lines.
The Guardian - AU · May 29 James Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio host Governor general Sam Mostyn, television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris and Gretel Killeen among those who attended the packed public event in Sydney