Greens ready to hold power balance: Bandt
Greens leader Adam Bandt says his party is ready to hold the balance of power after the May 21 election, promising to deliver on climate and cost-of-living.
Politics
History in the making at 2022 federal poll
It's been a revolving door of prime ministers over the past decade but a 2022 win for Scott Morrison will make him the first successive victor since 2004.
May 21 confirmed for federal election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent Australians to the polls on May 21 after a six-week election campaign.
Albanese promises to unite country
Anthony Albanese is promising to unite the country if he wins the May 21 election after the prime minister finally set a six-week campaign in motion.
Starter gun fired for May 21 election
Scott Morrison has implored Australians to stick with his government's economic plan during uncertain times, while Anthony Albanese is pitching a better future.
PM, Labor set scene for election date call
Scott Morrison has put his handling of the pandemic and economy front and centre in a social media video ahead of his expected election call on Sunday.
Court rejects Liberal candidate challenge
An application from a now expelled Liberal Party member challenging federal intervention to preselect NSW election candidates has been refused.
NT senator McMahon joins Lib Democrats
Northern Territory senator Sam McMahon has announced her bid for re-election to federal parliament as a member of the Liberal Democrats.
McGowan, Palmer defamation trial wraps up
A defamation battle between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan could end without a clear victor, with a judge flagging both parties could receive nominal damages.
Govt aims for repeat miracle in Queensland
Three years after Queensland voters were decisive in helping deliver the prime minister an election victory, the landscape has changed considerably.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
New Tas premier pledges courage, integrity
Long-time deputy Jeremy Rockliff is Tasmania's 47th premier after being elected unopposed by Liberal colleagues to replace departing leader Peter Gutwein.
Lib candidates safe as poll call looms
As speculation mounts about the election date, Scott Morrison has one less potential hurdle after the High Court denied a challenge over NSW Liberal candidates.
Feds ‘must fund’ renewables infrastructure
The federal government is being urged to increase its spending on decarbonisation to unlock investment and jobs in the Hunter and Gladstone regions.
Refugees’ future still uncertain, lawyer
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre says another 20 refugees have been released from Australian immigration detention centres.
Australia yet to eye Sino-Solomon pact
Australia doesn't have any more information about the Sino-Solomons pact after its "initialling" last week, the government's top foreign affairs official says.
PM attempts to brush off pub altercation
Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.
New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
Court weighs whether to hear Lib fight
A battle over the selection of NSW Liberal federal election candidates is set to continue after the High Court agreed to hear a special leave application.
Liberal candidate fight to return to court
A legal stoush over the selection of Liberal election candidates in NSW is set to continue with disgruntled party members seeking a High Court appeal.
Liberal court challenger booted from party
Matthew Camenzuli has been expelled from the NSW division of the Liberal Party after challenging federal intervention in candidate selection.
NSW, fed govt floods stoush continues
The NSW premier says the federal government doesn't fully understand the extent of flood damage in the state's north, ahead of more heavy falls from Wednesday.
Labor zeroes in on Morrison’s character
As the prime minister weighs up calling an election, ructions within the NSW division of the Liberal Party threaten to damage the government.
Many moving parts gauging inflation: RBA
Reserve Bank officials have told senators they are seeking clarity on the state of inflation as many factors have emerged since its last set of forecasts.
Liberals hijack Albanese web address
A web address bearing the name of Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been registered by the Liberal National Party ahead of the election.
RBA warns watching inflation, wages data
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has left the cash rate unchanged, but warns it will be monitoring inflation and wages figures in coming months.
Labor lays out commitment to farmers
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has outlined a new $500 million National Reconstruction Fund for the farm sector and a plan to improve regional communication.
PM defends intervention in local branches
A court has dismissed a challenge to Liberal candidate selection in three NSW seats, clearing one of the last hurdles for Scott Morrison before the election.
Aust defence missiles package fast-tracked
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced new missiles with a 900 kilometre strike range will arrive years ahead of schedule to arm the RAAF and navy.
NSW court upholds Liberal candidate picks
The endorsement of three federal Liberal MPs as candidates in the upcoming election has been upheld by a NSW court in a win for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Tasmania’s Premier Gutwein quits politics
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced he is quitting politics less than 12 months after winning the state election and after just two years in the role