Politics

AFP investigated over handling of Lehrmann rape case

The Australian Federal Police will be investigated over its handling of the alleged sexual assault of Brittany Higgins by her Liberal colleague Bruce...

Wrong groupchat horror brings drama to NZ Greens

A New Zealand Greens MP as been called a "crybaby" in a message accidentally sent to the wrong groupchat by a fellow MP and party member.

Former minister quits Liberals due to voice stance

Ken Wyatt, the first Indigenous person to be Indigenous Australians minister, has quit the Liberals after the party chose to oppose the Indigenous voi...

Final seat in NSW election undecided as count drags on

The final seat to be decided in the NSW election is going down to the wire with the count in the seat of Ryde to continue for two weeks after election...

Ardern's critics bid adieu to 'flake emoter' PM

Jacinda Ardern's critics on the right and left have given brutal judgements on her prime ministership as she leaves New Zealand politics.

Liberal Party 'at a crossroads' after election losses

Moderate Liberal Bridget Archer says a decision not to support an Indigenous voice is the latest example of the party not behaving as an alternative g...

Ardern exits politics with climate rallying call

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has finished her parliamentary career with a rousing call for commitment on climate change.

Moderate Liberals 'disappointed' with voice opposition

Tasmanian MP Bridget Archer says she was not surprised by the party choosing to oppose the Indigenous voice, but was disappointed with the decision.

Liberals urged to unite nation after pounding at polls

The Liberals are searching for answers following consecutive election losses, with Peter Dutton denying a key policy decision will lead to further def...

Labor family cheer as Minns ministry takes reins in NSW

NSW's 47th premier has sworn in the state's first gender-balanced cabinet at an emotional ceremony in the ballroom of Government House.

PM urged Australian envoy to visit Assange in UK prison

Australia's new high commissioner to the UK, Stephen Smith, is the first consular visitor jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has received since 2...

Toole survives NSW Nationals leadership challenge

Former ABC broadcaster Dugald Saunders has lost a bid to take charge of the NSW Nationals in opposition after losing a leadership vote to incumbent Pa...

Umpire under pressure to lift wages for low-paid staff

The Fair Work Commission is facing calls to give the nation's lowest-paid workers a leg up, as inflation remains high and interest rates continue to b...

Dutton meets with MPs following historic election loss

The Liberals are searching for answers following consecutive election losses, but moderate MPs want the party to return to its core values.

Australian envoy visits Julian Assange in UK prison

Australia's new high commissioner to the UK, Stephen Smith, is the first consular visitor jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has received since 2...

Bruising COVID-19 battle was Ardern's nadir as PM

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has thanked Kiwis for the privilege of leadership as she departs parliament and exits politics.

NSW women claim equal stake in Minns Labor cabinet

Premier Chris Minns will have a cabinet including 11 women and 11 men once remaining members swear in to complete the first ever gender-balanced NSW m...

NSW Nats leadership up for grabs at post-election meet

It's likely to be Bathurst versus Dubbo in the first NSW Nationals party room meeting since the election as Paul Toole's leadership is challenged.

Ardern takes conservation, extremism post-PM gigs

Prince William has tapped his friend Jacinda Ardern for a seat on the board of his conservation initiative, the Earthshot Prize.

Rental squeeze getting worse as vacancy rates tighten

New data shows fewer rental homes are available for tenants with prices rising nationally in the first three months of the year.