Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks
Australian farmers warn against dropping biosecurity barriers on US beef, but say the product is inferior and would struggle to compete with local meat.
Politics
Premier ditches privatisations amid political chaos
Embattled Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out selling government businesses and accused the opposition of running a scare campaign.
Ex-premier tips Liberal leadership change to avoid poll
Rather than face a fourth election in seven years, a former premier believes a state Liberal party will change leaders in a bid to retain power.
Steelworks sale on track despite hit on state budget
The sale of a steelworks is tracking better than expected after a state government handed down its no frills budget.
‘A new path’: independent turns tables in recount scrap
A teal independent has been declared the winner in the electorate of Bradfield by a tiny margin after a recount, but her Liberal rival is yet to concede defeat.
Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief
Australians are being told by the nation's chief of the defence force to prepare for a possibility where combat operations are launched from home soil.
‘Sad day’ as state faces fourth election in seven years
Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.
Voters forgo sugar-hit as law and order tops budget
A pre-election budget has few sweeteners for voters as a state government focuses on boosting its law and order credentials with a $395 million package.
So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe
A former party president's crack about Liberal women now being "so assertive" has sparked a wave of rebuke from within coalition ranks.
Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible
A Liberal state could be heading for a fresh election, with its minority premier vowing to fight on in the face of a no-confidence motion he is set to lose.
Economy stalls as private sector fails to pick up slack
More rate cuts might be needed to boost Australia's fragile economy with soft household consumption figures contributing to stalled growth.
Wage rise not enough for lowest-paid workers: union
Australia's lowest-paid workers still won't have a liveable income despite an upcoming annualised 3.5 per cent boost in the minimum wage, trade unions say.
Bombshell defection boosts Labor’s majority in Senate
Greens senator Dorinda Cox has defected to Labor, saying her values better aligned with the government despite having heavily criticised its policies.
Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab
Online criminals have compromised thousands of websites, including those of Australian businesses, in an attempt to steal users' passwords.
‘Serious test’ for Greens as senator defects to Labor
The Greens will need to decide what they stand for, as the minor party is accused of having lost its way after a second Indigenous senator quits its ranks.
‘Strong campaign’: One Nation doubles in size in Senate
Pauline Hanson's One Nation has picked up a surprise fourth seat in the Senate, equalling the party's best result in parliament.
‘Grim possibility’: warning over China’s nuclear desire
Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.
Liberal turmoil continues over drunken rort allegations
Allegations of a drunken taxpayer-funded car rort plunged a state Liberal Party into further turmoil as it deals with the fallout of a high-profile court case.
Indigenous rights ‘under attack’ in youth crime reforms
The human rights of Aboriginal children have been breached as part of an "invisible war" against Indigenous people around the world, a senior advocate says.
Liberals win close seat as ousted MP hints at comeback
Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has been declared the winner of a hard-fought battleground seat following a partial ballot recount.
Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump’s tariffs
The federal government is being urged to protect Australian jobs after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to double levies on foreign steel.
‘See you in court’: anger over huge gas plant extension
Resources giant Woodside is facing renewed legal threats after being granted approval to continue operating a massive gas project for decades to come.
Political staffer’s fears after alleged MP sex assault
A political staffer has revealed he didn't report allegedly being sexually assaulted by a state MP because he didn't think it would be taken seriously.
Officer’s knee behind head before man’s death: witness
A witness says a police officer's knee was behind the head of a young and disabled Aboriginal man being held down in a supermarket before he died.
New leader defends leadership picks amid early rift
The federal opposition leader promoted key political allies and demoted a number of conservative foes when she announced her new shadow ministry line-up.
Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain
A ministerial decision to extend the life of a massive gas project despite climate concerns represents an endorsement of the sector by the Labor government.
Man who faked marriage denies election death threats
A chicken shop owner who had his permanent residency revoked after faking his marriage has faced court for allegedly threatening a political candidate.
Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off
A state government is hanging its hat on potential asset sales and a public sector "efficiency unit" as means to pay down ballooning budget debt.
Family wants footage of police death in custody
A community's loss of a second young man in police custody could postpone a long-awaited announcement of coronial findings into the first death.
MP’s lawyers attack alleged sex abuse victim’s report
A political staffer has been accused of fabricating his account of the day after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by a state MP.
One Nation boosts parliamentary ranks with new senator
Pauline Hanson's party will grow from two to three in the next parliament, having won the final spot in the Senate in Western Australia.