Politics

Seniors to earn more without pension cut

<p>New measures to allow older Australians to earn more before their pension gets cut will come into effect on Thursday.</p>

Field firms for Vic leadership showdown

<p>Veteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a s...

Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM

<p>The federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.</p>

Changes to paid parental leave on table

<p>The first of several changes to the paid parental leave scheme aiming to make the program fairer and more flexible have been presented to parliamen...

Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs

<p>NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection...

Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral

<p>Greens leader Adam Bandt says he'll seek a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.</p>

Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament

<p>The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in pa...

Scott Morrison first ex-PM to be censured

<p>Scott Morrison has become the first former prime minister to be censured by federal parliament over his secret appointments to multiple ministerial...

Vic Nats to oppose voice if model unknown

<p>Victoria's Nationals leader says the party can't support an Indigenous voice referendum without a model after his federal colleagues said they woul...

Uluru words likened to Lincoln address

<p>The Uluru Statement from the Heart has been described as the Australian equivalent to the inspiring address delivered by revered US president Abrah...

Marin, Ardern talk democracy, trade in NZ

<p>Visiting Finland PM Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern have met in Auckland, pledging to grow relations and improve the human rights of young women.</p...

National Situation Room has been beefed up

<p>Australia's national all-hazards headquarters has been upgraded by the government to ensure it can react swiftly to emergencies, including fires an...

Morrison to face rare parliamentary action

<p>Federal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministeria...

Liberal chief quits after state poll loss

<p>The director of the Victorian Liberals has stepped down after the party's election defeat, as the contenders to replace leader Matthew Guy canvass...

SA govt set to pass defibrillator laws

<p>The South Australian parliament is expected to pass laws to make defibrillators mandatory in all public buildings and many private properties.</p>

Woman minister's bid for safe seat fails

<p>NSW Dominic Perrottet has rallied around a female colleague and "future leader" who failed to convince Liberal Party faithful to install her in a s...

Key Vic MP less than '50-50' to keep seat

<p>Full results from the Victorian election are still days away but Reason Party MP Fiona Patten concedes she could lose her upper house seat.</p>

Voters frustrated in blue-ribbon Vaucluse

<p>An independent challenger for the upcoming NSW election says voters feel taken for granted and "frustrated" in a traditionally blue-ribbon Sydney s...

PM backs NBL's Indigenous player rule

<p> The NBL's Indigenous player rule has drawn praise from the prime minister, who says they're leading the way in promoting First Nations within thei...

Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme

<p>Gladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an...