‘Should know better’: Hanson accuses PM of incitement
Pauline Hanson has warned the prime minister's attacks on One Nation could incite violence against her, as the minor party rises in the polls.
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Assisted-dying laws now nationwide but gag under fire
Voluntary assisted dying laws are now in place nationwide but a gag clause preventing doctors from raising end-of-life choice is under fire.
Former Liberal minister unloads on ‘cult’ of corruption
Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.
Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission
A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.
‘Still have a punt’: Labor spruiks gambling reforms
Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.
Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light
Multiple changes were added at the last minute to contentious NDIS reforms after a deal between the major parties to rein in costs of the scheme.
‘Don’t stuff it’: Labor relishes One Nation super fight
A call to expand early access to retirement funds to tackle cost-of-living pressures from Pauline Hanson has given the government a boost in a busy week.
Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier: PM
A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.
Allan’s legacy looms large over tight home seat battle
Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has pulled the pin on her political career, paving the way for an unpredictable battle for her long-held home seat.
Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains
Labor is confident of securing a deal for controversial gambling reforms, despite concerns the measures do not go far enough to reduce harm.
Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush
Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough.
Rival plan to close Labor’s ‘widow tax’ loophole sooner
Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing, draft laws revealed by the treasurer confirm.
‘Unrecognised, underfunded’: teachers shut down streets
Public school teachers have taken their fight for better pay and conditions to Melbourne's streets, compounding an election-year headache for Labor.
‘Viscerally sick’: child protection reforms under fire
A territory's child protection changes have been heavily criticised amid accusations a five-year-old Aboriginal girl's death has been politicised.
Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate
A government response to a landmark report on Islamophobia has been broadly welcomed, but advocates say many questions remain unanswered.
Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict
The disgraced former partner of a pandemic-era premier has had a conviction for lying wiped, only for a jury to find him guilty over false visa applications.
Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP
The Victorian Liberals have voted to remove an MP as a candidate for the upcoming state election after she withdrew legal action against the party.
Housing costs crisis needs ‘decades’ of falling prices
Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.
Hanson slides in the polls after voter ‘reality check’
Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.
Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar
The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.
Nationals ape Hanson ‘liar’ slogan as tax debate flares
One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.
Tax changes spark house listings boom but fewer rentals
A split is opening in the housing market, with more homes for sale as owners react to controversial tax changes but fewer becoming available to rent.
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AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed
The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.
Treasury chief defends Labor’s beleaguered budget
Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says.
‘Flying blind’: why Labor ditched the inland rail route
The $45.6 billion price tag for inland rail was only a modest estimate, prompting the federal government to scrap part of the project amid planning delays.
‘No dignity’: formal apology for stolen body parts
A state government has formally apologised to the loved ones of people whose remains were secretly taken during autopsies and kept without consent.
Former premier apologises for contempt of parliament
A former state premier has apologised for misleading parliament as government integrity looms as a key issue in an upcoming by-election.
UK PM’s leadership woes overshadow parliament’s opening
Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership woes.
Labor MP ‘interfered’ with Hillsong fraud allegations
A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.
State integrity brawl spills into MPs’ private lives
A heated political row over integrity and conflicts of interest has erupted into a slanging match about MPs' private lives in a state parliament.
Senator’s plea to end ‘racism of low expectations’
Condolences have been offered in federal parliament over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, including a passionate call to action from her aunt.