ALP eyes majority as Albanese gets to work
Attending a summit with world leaders will be Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese's first priority, as vote counting continues after the federal election.
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Care sector urges more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the new federal Labor government needs to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Labor well-placed for narrow majority
The latest figures from the Australian Electoral Commission have Labor on 74 seats in the House of Representatives - two short of a majority.
Labor set to face ‘community crossbench’
The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.
Two asylum seeker boats turned back
Outgoing home affairs minister Karen Andrews has warned Labor to keep watch after two asylum seeker boats on their way to Australia were turned back.
Tamil family set for return to Biloela
A Tamil family who have spent years in detention are expected to be able to return to their beloved town of Biloela under the new Labor government.
Greens on track for record election result
Australians have sided with the Greens in droves, sending as many as 12 senators and five MPs to federal parliament at the election.
Climate pressure follows Greens-teal swing
Climate change was a major election issue that saw 'teal' candidates and the Greens snatch seats from the coalition, but now pressure is on Labor to deliver.
Highlights of six-week election campaign
The 2022 federal election campaign featured major announcements, comments and gaffes as major party leaders criss-crossed the nation.
Greens eye new House, Senate seats
The Greens retain hopes of winning additional Senate and House of Representatives seats at the federal election.
Dying debate unified MPs: NSW Premier
The NSW premier says the passing of voluntary assisted dying laws have brought the state together, despite his personal opposition to the bill.
Albanese makes his final pitch to voters
After a last-minute blitz across the country, Anthony Albanese says the country is ready for a change.
Leaders make election eve pitch to voters
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have hit the ground running on opposite sides of the country on the last day of the federal election campaign.
Electoral staff take bumpy road to voters
Electoral staff are visiting 190 communities in the Northern Territory via planes, helicopters and four-wheel drives to ensure everyone can vote.
Disability service sorry over abuse
A disability service being investigated by a royal commission has offered an apology for the abuse of young men at one of its programs.
Albanese’s last-minute marginal seat blitz
The opposition leader has denied he was worried traditional Labor seats in western Sydney could be at risk on election day.
Extra spending will drive economy: Labor
Two days out from the federal election, Labor has outlined an extra $7.4 billion in spending, but says it is needed to improve fairness and boost the economy.
Tas to lift virus density, capacity rules
Tasmania is lifting its remaining coronavirus density and capacity limits from this weekend, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced.
Call for election day poll booth workers
The Australian Electoral Commission is seeking more poll booth workers to come forward in a number of regional and remote seats across the country.
More sanctions for Russian personalities
Australia has issued further sanctions against Russian and Ukrainian individuals and linked entities, as the Kremlin continues its invasion of Ukraine.
PM dodges inflation, wages responsibility
Scott Morrison continues to defend his government's economic management as new data shows wages are growing at less than half the rate of inflation.
NSW expected to pass assisted dying laws
Laws allowing terminally ill people in NSW to expedite their death are expected to pass the state parliament after years of heated debate.
Cannes opens with Zelenskiy appeal
Cannes has rolled out the red carpet for Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who used his appearance to call for filmmakers not to be silent about Russia's invasion.
Refugee advocate wins Dutton libel appeal
Refugee advocate Shane Bazzi has won his Federal Court appeal after a judge earlier found he had defamed Defence Minister Peter Dutton in a six-word tweet.
Labor attack PM over AUKUS handling
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the handling of the AUKUS negotiations after reports he misled the US on the level of bipartisanship.
Albanese defends Labor costing release
Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm when Labor will outline its costings before Australians head to the polls on Saturday.
Liberals look to shore up Queensland
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government and the way he approaches his role will shift into another gear if the coalition is re-elected on Saturday.
Budget savings won’t impact services: PM
The federal coalition has released the costings for its election policies and promises, saying no essential services will be impacted by savings measures.
Service growth a risk to disabled clients
A royal commission into the abuse and neglect of people with a disability has heard how the rapid growth of a service in western Sydney posed a risk to clients.
Reef visit fuels emissions conversation
Anthony Albanese has visited north Queensland pledging to conserve the Great Barrier Reef but will not commit to a more ambitious emissions-reduction target.
Warship didn’t enter Australian waters: PM
Scott Morrison says Australia was keeping a close eye on a Chinese warship spotted off the coast of Western Australia.