FED:Friendly fire: Labor figures question AUKUS commitment Divisions have emerged from within Labor ranks over its commitment to the multi-billion dollar AUKUS nuclear submarine pact with the UK and US. AAP · Jun 2
Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK. AAP · Jun 2
MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute Parliamentarians have downed political weapons to remember the life of Neale Daniher after the 2025 Australian of the Year died from motor neurone disease. AAP · Jun 2
Victorian minister regrets character references for taxi driver who assaulted women, DV accused men and Iran regime supporter Labor’s Luba Grigorovitch wrote 33 character references but says she regrets providing them for six individuals and will never write another The Guardian - AU · Jun 2
House prices are falling in Australia. That’s a good thing – if you believe housing is a basic human need Labor’s budget changes are not to blame for the recent dip in property prices. But the changes will help move housing away from investors – and that should be celebrated The Guardian - AU · Jun 2
Interest rate impact hits housing approval levels The number of new homes being approved fell once again during April, and the Reserve Bank is being blamed for the downturn. AAP · Jun 1
Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised Two ministers suspended from parliament for failing to provide documents have returned to NSW's upper house as the government defends remaining tight-lipped. AAP · Jun 1
Peter Garrett to head independent inquiry into the Aukus submarine pact Exclusive: Former Labor minister will lead the community-based investigation and report in October The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
This week could be a test for Labor – but only if the Coalition asks the right questions If the Coalition wants to take some real paint off the government over its more contentious budget measures, it won’t get much of a better chance than another week of Senate estimates The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
Yes Australia’s house prices may fall – but the decades of unchecked property price growth were the true policy failure Instead of relying on tax-enhanced speculation, investors must now look at established properties based on actual profitability – leaving space for first home buyers The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
View from The Hill: Could One Nation be the unofficial opposition at the 2028 poll? Despite One Nation having only two House of Representatives seats, politically-savvy observers now believe it is possible the insurgent party could be the de facto opposition that Labor faces in 2028. The Conversation · Jun 1
Jim Chalmers says falling auction clearance rates a ‘good thing’ for first home buyers Auction success hit a new low for the year on the last Saturday in May, with just 54.5% of homes sold The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal A state government has buckled to pressure to give the corruption watchdog "follow the money" powers following the CFMEU scandal. AAP · Jun 1
AAP · Jun 1 FED:Poll topper Hanson wants to lead Aussies who assimilate Pauline Hanson has sidestepped questions about her standing in migrant communities as a poll puts her populist party ahead of the federal government.
AAP · Jun 1 FED:Hanson outlines plans for PM amid poll surge over Labor One Nation has leapt ahead of Labor in a new poll, as leader Pauline Hanson says she'll be a prime minister to anyone who "wants to be Australian".
AAP · Jun 1 Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.