Katy Gallagher explores ban on smart glasses dubbed 'creepy' in the APS The ACT government is yet to decide. The Canberra Times · Sep 17
Unlikely political bedfellows team up against Albanese over staff Usually they wouldn’t be seen dead together. But Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le joined forces on Thursday to condemn Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for discriminating against them in staffing allocations. The Conversation · Sep 17
Pauline Hanson, Muslim senator join forces for staffing Pauline Hanson has united with a senator who once described the One Nation leader as "vindictive, mean, nasty", to call for more resources in their offices. AAP · Sep 17
Nepal floods a climate 'wake-up call' for Australia Australia's humanitarian funding to the Nepal-Tibet floods is a "drop in the ocean," climate groups have warned in an open letter to the prime minister. AAP · Sep 16
Foreign students to face tough restrictions on bringing in family under Labor’s immigration plan Home affairs minister Tony Burke will detail long-awaited changes as support for One Nation surges amid immigration debate The Guardian - AU · Sep 16
Labor staffer and former Play School host sacked for ‘abhorrent’ posts attacking Peta Credlin Rhys Muldoon uses X to target Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff and senator Jacinta Price The Guardian - AU · Sep 15
Sacking of Play School star over tweets 'appropriate' A well-known Australian actor turned Labor staffer has been sacked following controversial tweets made before he began working in politics. AAP · Sep 15
Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown. AAP · Sep 15
Coalition retains clear lead in Victorian Resolve poll, while federal polls are mixed Two and a half months before the November 28 Victorian state election, a Resolve poll has the Coalition retaining a clear lead over Labor. Labor is likely to lose the election, but it’s unclear whether the Coalition will be able to govern in majority or need support from One Nation. The Conversation · Sep 15
Invitation-only grants program to face senate scrutiny The Senate has voted to establish an inquiry into grants given to marginal Labor seats, including to Marrickville Golf Club in Anthony Albanese's electorate. AAP · Sep 14
GST revolt continues with treasurer's 'privilege' claim A state treasurer has appeared before the Productivity Commission, outlining his concerns about the current GST system privileging one state over others. AAP · Sep 14
Shocks, alchemy and John Howard’s ‘long shadow’ have shaped 21st century Australian politics It says something not too flattering about Australian politics that respected academic Paul Strangio’s new book The Alchemy of Leadership only discusses 21st century prime ministers, but still needs to cover seven of them. Or eight, if you count Kevin Rudd twice. The Conversation · Sep 14
'Race to the bottom': One Nation migration plan slammed Business groups are piling on One Nation's plan to cut 750,000 migrants, arguing it would cripple Australia's ability to elevate its standard of living. AAP · Sep 14
Data centres in Australia: your questions answered Community opposition to large-scale data centres is growing. Critics are calling for a pause on data centre development, in line with other jurisdictions such as New York, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled this out. The Conversation · Sep 13
AAP · Sep 13 Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament.
The Conversation · Sep 13 View from The Hill: Albanese lashes Hanson over attack on his mother Anthony Albanese has hit back angrily and emotionally at Pauline Hanson for saying his late mother should not have lived in public housing for decades.
AAP · Sep 11 'Not consent': expert takes aim at algorithm reforms The federal government's proposal to force social media companies to allow users to opt out of algorithmic social media doesn't go far enough, one expert said.
The Conversation · Sep 11 Albanese and Taylor explore possibility of deal on migration reforms Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Angus Taylor have met twice this week to explore the possibility of a deal on measures to tighten the migration system.
The Conversation · Sep 11 Yes, it’s the economy, stupid. But One Nation is outflanking the government on messaging, too Labor is no doubt dreading the likelihood of further interest rate rises, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers talking up the economy.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10 One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Canberra Times · Sep 10 Labor pollies stand by $4m worth of 'pork-barrelling' grants in ACT federal seats One project has been completed as questions continue to mount.
The Canberra Times · Sep 10 Labor's pork-barrelling: why voter trust is the real casualty Voters are being left increasingly jaded and cynical.
AAP · Sep 10 'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10 Albanese is under fire over a grants program that benefited his local golf club. Were any rules broken? The majority of grants under the $560m Labor program are given to seats held by the party before the election
AAP · Sep 10 Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub The prime minister has defended a decision not to follow the UK in announcing trade bans on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.