New head for prime minister’s department
Professor Glyn Davis has been appointed to lead the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, replacing Phil Gaetjens.
Politics
Labor just one seat shy of a majority
Labor is eyeing three seats that remain a toss-up as the party needs to gain just one more electorate to secure a majority in Canberra.
Labor set to form majority government
Labor is on track to win the Melbourne seat of Macnamara, giving them the 76 needed to govern in their own right.
Dutton to return to ‘true Liberal values’
A one-time police officer, Queenslander Peter Dutton is the new leader of the federal parliamentary wing of the Liberal Party.
Littleproud pledges to evolve with regions
David Littleproud has become the new leader of the National Party, saying the party needs to change along with its constituents.
NSW government not listening: Paramedics
Paramedics in NSW say the state government has not listened to what is needed in their sector and their staff are suffering from "mass burnout".
PM to ‘keep it real’ as he eyes majority
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the election has been an "outstanding result" for Labor as his party remains on the cusp of securing majority government.
Biloela family finally begin trek home
Nadesalingam and Priya Murugappan and their Australian-born daughters, Kopika and Tharunicaa will be leaving Western Australia for Biloela in early June.
Fiji PM takes veiled swipe at Morrison
The prime minister of Fiji has taken a swipe at Scott Morrison while Anthony Albanese says Australia failed in its dealings in the Pacific.
Greens declare victory in Brisbane
The Greens have claimed their fourth federal lower house seat, taking Brisbane in Queensland from the Liberals after a tense week of vote counting.
Wong warns of security pact ‘consequences’
During a visit to Fiji, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stressed Australia still wants to be the security partner of choice to Pacific nations.
Retail sales a record $33.9bn in April
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 0.9 per cent in April, the fourth consecutive month turnover has risen.
Chester to contest Nationals leadership
Darren Chester will contest for the Nationals leadership, indicating the views of some party colleagues had impacted the party's chances at the election.
Labor ad guru reveals winning strategy
As the election count puts Labor edging towards a majority in parliament, one of the party's campaign strategists has revealed what gave the party its edge.
Probe into Parliament House assault
An investigation is under way after a woman was allegedly assaulted by a male colleague at federal parliament.
Labor one seat away from majority govt
Labor is just one seat away from forming a majority government, while the Liberals have inched closer to claiming a NSW marginal electorate.
Kumanjayi inquest to probe cop’s drug use
An inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will examine whether Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe was using drugs.
Coal prices, floods push up power prices
Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.
Aust Greens get power-sharing tips from NZ
Jacinda Ardern says Australia's election results show the importance of climate change to voters, while the NZ opposition view it as a lesson to stay in touch.
Housing spend, rising debt in Tas budget
Tasmania's budget forecasts a soaring $5.2 billion of net debt over forward estimates amid a return to a slim surplus in 2023/24.
China seeks security pacts across Pacific
China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.
Wong vows to be closer with Pacific allies
In a major speech, new Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would more closely listen to the concerns of Pacific nations, including on climate.
Greens eye three seats as count continues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains just one seat short of a majority in vote count figures, after a Liberal MP conceded defeat to the Greens in Queensland.
PM faces domestic, regional challenges
The prime minister has returned from Japan and will undertake a number of briefings to address critical domestic and regional challenges.
Liberals to launch review into poll defeat
As Peter Dutton looks set to become the next Liberal leader, the party will examine what part of its campaign went wrong.
Labor government hits ground running
The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.
Ukraine attack ‘illegal and immoral’: PM
The leaders of the Quad group of nations have had a candid discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Tokyo.
Five seats key to final election result
Labor's lead in the federal seat of Brisbane is widening as Anthony Albanese remains on track to form majority government.
Dutton to be elected unopposed: Andrews
Former defence minister Peter Dutton will be elected Liberal leader unopposed, says former home affairs minister Karen Andrews.
Albanese government turns back first boat
The Albanese government has turned back its first asylum seeker boat, as the acting prime minister slammed the coalition over the intercept's "politicisation".
Greens call for free flu jabs in SA
The Greens have called on South Australia to follow Queensland's lead in making the flu vaccine free for everyone this winter.