Politics

Senator Lidia Thorpe in verbal stoush outside club

Senator Lidia Thorpe has been filmed during an altercation with group of men outside a gentlemen's club in Melbourne.

The 'priceless' service that can detect fatal drugs

Australia could miss detecting fatal illicit substances entering the market if the nation doesn't continue drug checking, leading advocates warn.

Newspoll analysis shows falling support for coalition

A Newspoll analysis shows younger voters avoiding the coalition, with 18 to 34-year-olds for the first time backing the Greens over the Liberal-­Natio...

Labor backbencher cleared after artwork investigation

A Queensland Labor MP has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into allegations of misusing taxpayer funds to buy artwork.

'Political football' accusations in voice debate

From political footballs in Alice Springs to lawyers talking subsections of the constitution in Canberra, the path towards a referendum has left base...

Human rights advocate says voice 'lets our mob speak'

The joint select committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice referendum has held a public hearing in Canberra as part of its inquiry.

Inquiry told heart of voice 'lets our mob speak'

The joint select committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice referendum is holding a public hearing in Canberra as part of its inquir...

'National tragedy' in Alice Springs requires leadership

Increasing crime rates in Alice Springs are back in the spotlight as the federal government and opposition accuse each other of 'playing politics' on...

Business group warns workplace reforms may stymie wages

The Business Council has taken aim at the federal government's crackdown on insecure work at a time when the economy faces troubling global conditions...

Government, opposition trade barbs on NT crime rates

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been highlighting crime in Alice Springs as a reason to reject an Indigenous voice but his comments have drawn crit...

Libs accused of using Alice crime for political gain

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has been highlighting crime in Alice Springs as a reason to reject an Indigenous voice, but his comments have drawn cri...

Sex discrimination commissioner hailed as 'trailblazer'

Kate Jenkins is wrapping up her seven-year term as Australia's sex discrimination commissioner and being honoured as a trailblazer for women.

NSW Liberals land on date to consider leadership

Rudderless since losing the election, the NSW Liberals will formally consider who takes the reins in opposition at an upcoming party room meeting..

Next step towards voice referendum begins with inquiry

The joint select committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice referendum will hold a public hearing in Canberra as part of its inquiry...

Climate change and health in mix for wellbeing budget

Australia is edging closer to measuring wellbeing as part of its budget process alongside traditional markers of economic health.

Early-season flu spike prompts call to get vaccination

The Queensland premier and chief health officer are urging residents to get flu jabs after more than 6300 influenza cases have been recorded this year...

Leader of Australia's COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

Recount ordered after nailbiting NSW electorate result

The NSW electoral commissioner has ordered a recount in the Sydney seat of Ryde after the Labor and Liberal candidates were separated by just 50 votes...

Voice won't lead to better Indigenous outcomes: Dutton

Peter Dutton has backed in opposition to the Indigenous voice, using a visit to Alice Springs to call for more practical outcomes.

Watchdog head says price cap won't push up gas prices

ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has rebuked the argument of large energy companies that a gas price cap will push up power prices for Australians.