Hanson backflips to support volunteer in pre-poll clash Video has emerged of an altercation between a Liberal senator and a One Nation volunteer at a Farrer pre-poll station. AAP · May 7
Meghan Quinn becomes first woman to head Defence Department Meghan Quinn will move from secretary of the Industry Department to head the high-profile Defence Department – the first woman to hold that post. The Conversation · Apr 28
Morning Mail: Trump shooting suspect charged, Aboriginal woman ‘failed’ by system, Port Arthur 30 years on Man accused of trying to assassinate president; German leader says US being ‘humiliated’ by Iran The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
Canavan addresses Canberra anti-immigration rally – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 25
'Been no change': PM rebuffs Trump tantrum on Australia Anthony Albanese remains adamant no requests for assistance have been made to Australia by the US for help in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz. AAP · Apr 16
Barnaby Joyce says criminals need ‘redemption’ after Pauline Hanson sacks convicted rapist Liberal senator James Paterson had called decision by One Nation to rehire Sean Black ‘absolutely extraordinary’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 12
New relief for households being considered as Albanese government warns of ‘long tail’ from Iran war Catherine King says while peace talks were ‘best chance’ at lowering fuel prices, further help may be included in budget The Guardian - AU · Apr 12
Aussies told they may be abandoned in America First era Australians are being warned that the nation may no longer be able to rely on the United States for protection and it needs to become more self reliant. AAP · Mar 25
Sydney Swans admit to altering Bondi attack tribute to omit mention of Jewish community The club has again apologised for an ‘error of judgment’ that resulted in the Jewish community not being mentioned in a tribute to victims of the Bondi attack The Guardian - AU · Mar 16
AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community. AAP · Mar 16
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Tony Burke says Australia has few options to block return of 34 women and children from Syrian camp One woman is subject to temporary exclusion order over security concerns, but home affairs minister says group is ‘not consistent’ in their beliefs The Guardian - AU · Feb 22
Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters. AAP · Feb 21
Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division. AAP · Feb 21
The Conversation · Feb 17 View from The Hill: Angus Taylor appoints Tim Wilson as part of a new-look Liberal economic team Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” seat last year, to go head-to-head as shadow treasurer against the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers.
AAP · Feb 13 Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup Angus Taylor resoundingly succeeded in rolling Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership in a contest expected to be tight but the saga was far from edifying.
The Conversation · Feb 12 Grattan on Friday: How did the Liberals’ first female leader find herself on the mat in under a year? Sussan Ley always seemed set to be only an interim Liberal leader. If, as is likely, Angus Taylor wins the ballot on Friday morning, he could suffer the same fate.
The Conversation · Feb 12 Flood of frontbench resignations as Liberals prepare for Friday leadership showdown A bevy of Liberal frontbenchers supporting Angus Taylor’s leadership challenge resigned their positions on Thursday, ahead of Friday’s 9am party vote.
AAP · Jan 28 'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle Liberal frontbenchers are standing behind their leader but one MP has publicly declared his hand ahead of a potential spill in the coming weeks.
AAP · Dec 14, 2025 PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked the expenses watchdog to look at changes to entitlements as the travel claims scandal deepens.
AAP · Dec 10, 2025 Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border Travelling to the United States without a visa will require Australians to give their social media accounts in the latest Trump move on American borders.
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025 Anika Wells refers herself to independent watchdog over expenses affair In a move that will enable her to avoid detailed media questioning about her use of entitlements, embattled minister Anika Wells has referred herself to the authority that oversees parliamentarians’ expenses.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2025 Tax-minimising lawyer to ferocious Greens warrior: how an elevator ride changed David Shoebridge’s life One Liberal calls him ‘easily the most effective Green’ while an ex-minister says they shaped policy together. How did the former Labor member end up a heavy-hitting crossbencher?
AAP · Nov 23, 2025 Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.
AAP · Oct 15, 2025 Liberals told to tout 'values' ahead of policy revamp Sussan Ley has been given plenty of advice on how the Liberals should go about wooing voters following their worst-ever election result, but little is sticking.