Anger in halls of power over ‘unfair’ electoral reforms
Federal MPs have clashed in a Parliament House corridor over political donation laws which loom as a sticking point in minority government negotiations.
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New French government named after budget fight collapse
French President Emmanuel Macron's office has announced a new cabinet line-up following months of political deadlock.
Advocates, refugees hope for new page in immigration
Refugee and migrant advocates have paid tribute to Andrew Giles but for asylum-seekers a cabinet reshuffle adds a sense of dread to their legal limbo.
PM welcomes new ministry as he sharpens election pitch
As Anthony Albanese's new cabinet sits for the first time, he says going two years into the first term without a reshuffle is a testament to stability.
New-look Albanese ministry to be sworn in after revamp
The second Albanese ministry will officially be sworn in by the governor-general as the opposition seizes upon ministerial dumpings to criticise the government.
New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy
After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.
Hospitals issued historic rape victim care directive
Queensland's Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has issued an historic directive requiring public hospitals to assist rape victims within 10 minutes.
Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme
The report of the royal commission into the robodebt scheme has found a series of failures by ministers, but the consequences for them are unclear.