Politics

Islamic community lauds 'mother of compassion' Ardern

Jacinda Ardern's departure from New Zealand politics has led to tributes for her considered leadership in the wake of the 2019 Christchurch Mosques at...

NSW Nats leader to face likely challenge from Dubbo MP

A former radio presenter and Olympic broadcaster is likely to throw his hat into the ring for the NSW Nationals leadership after the coalition lost go...

Liberal Party searches for ways to win back voters

Engaging in "crazy" culture wars is pushing voters away, says a Liberal MP keen to bring his party back from the fringes and into the mainstream.

Australia to ban TikTok on official devices: report

Australia will reportedly join a growing list of countries that have banned TikTok from being used on government-issued devices due to security risks.

Closer to national gun register after ministers meet

The federal attorney-general and state and territory police ministers have agreed on the next steps to rolling out a national gun register.

Ardern making quiet exit from New Zealand politics

Jacinda Ardern is taking her bow from New Zealand politics yet but it's not clear what the political phenomenon will do next.

Hipkins ends lobbyists' free access to NZ parliament

Stuart Nash, the sacked New Zealand cabinet minister at the centre of a scandal, has announced he will leave politics at the October election.

One Nation should sanction Latham: Nationals leader

Pauline Hanson needs to take control of her party and discipline firebrand One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham, Nationals leader David Littleproud says.

NSW sets the clock for high school phone ban

NSW high schools will begin discussing ways to enforce a state-wide mobile phone ban to soon come into effect to improve children's learning outcomes.

Veteran, defence records made easier to access

How veterans and defence force personnel request access to information will change, as the government implements more recommendations from the royal c...

'Why risk racial harmony?': Key Lib queries voice vote

Opposition Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser has suggested the government should reconsider the timing of a referendum on a voice to gove...

Liberal soul-searching begins after by-election loss

A historic defeat to Labor at the Aston by-election has left moderate Liberals questioning how they can make their party more appealing in modern Aust...

Liberal Party facing 'electoral catastrophe': Turnbull

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Liberal Party must change course from its increasingly right-wing agenda driving voters away.

More progress than I hoped for, says sex commissioner

Outgoing Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says there has been progress on stamping out sexual harassment at work but there's still work to...

'No interruptions': NSW details high school phone ban

NSW high schools will begin discussing ways to enforce a state-wide mobile phone ban to soon come into effect to improve children's learning outcomes.

Newspoll shows plunge in support for coalition

The latest Newspoll shows a plunge in support for the coalition while Anthony Albanese has extended his lead as preferred prime minister over Peter Du...

Liberals back Dutton, point to 'huge state issues'

Senior coalition MPs have remained supportive of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's leadership, despite the party's difficulties in Victoria.

Excluding press from China trip right call: Vic premier

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned from China where he met with senior officials on trade and education matters.

Liberals warned against a further shift to the right

The federal Liberal Party is being warned not to move further to the right after unexpectedly losing the by-election for the seat of Aston in Melbourn...

Aston result shows rejection of nasty politics: Andrews

The Victorian premier has criticised the Liberal Party and Peter Dutton for the "nasty" rhetoric used in the lead-up to the Aston by-election.