Labor increases pre-election lead in poll
The opposition has jumped two points in a new opinion poll, while South Australia's new premier has labelled Scott Morrison as unpopular in the state.
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PM promises effective, responsible support
Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level since September 2020, undermined by persistent concerns over the inflation outlook.
Cost of living measures ‘responsible’: PM
As the government announced a $60 million tourism investment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised the upcoming federal budget would be responsible.
Government support lower than at bushfires
Just 32.2 per cent of respondents to a study said they would vote for the coalition if an election was held, a lower mark than after the Black Summer bushfires.
Australia-India deal to improve relations
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and India's Narendra Modi held a virtual summit on Monday to iron out an expected $280 million investment package.
Malinauskas sworn in as SA’s 47th premier
Peter Malinauskas has been sworn as South Australia's new premier after Labor's convincing state election victory.
Ukraine President Zelenskiy could address Australian Parliament in budget week
The prime minister is reportedly speaking to his Ukrainian counterpart about an address to the Australian parliament potentially as early as next week.
Mourners farewell ‘resilient’ Kitching
Politicians and family have remembered late Victorian senator Kimberley Kitching as "magnificently impactful" at a funeral service in Melbourne.
SA poll sends warning to federal parties
SA independent senator Rex Patrick said both Liberal and Labor could heed lessons from the state election ahead of the federal poll in May.
Careful response to cost of living: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government is fully aware of the cost of living pressures Australians are facing and is promising a budget response.
Lismore flood victims dump debris at PM’s
Flood-impacted Lismore residents angry at Prime Minister Scott Morrison have dumped a truckload of waterlogged possessions at Kirribilli House.
Significant victory for Malinauskas: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has congratulated Labor's Peter Malinauskas for his win in the South Australian election.
Women lead the way in SA Labor win
Women have won all five seats picked up by Labor so far in the party's big South Australian election win.
Federal parties learn lessons from SA vote
Labor's win against the Liberals in the South Australian state election shows the need to emphasise suburban 'bread and butter' issues, federal MPs say.
No complaint from late senator: Albanese
The Labor opposition leader says he never received a complaint from late senator Kimberley Kitching after bullying claims were denied by three MPs concerned.
Home buybacks part of Qld floods package
A $771 million flood relief package will allow affected Queenslanders to retrofit, elevate or sell back their homes pending support from the Commonwealth.
Youth employment program set for budget
A $46.8 million program named ReBoot aimed at helping 5000 young people into a job will feature in this year's federal budget.
Counting to continue after Labor’s SA win
Counting is set to continue in the South Australian election after Labor's decisive win over the Liberal government.
NSW to get extra $742m in flood funds
Flooded communities in northern NSW are to receive a further $742 million to support primary industry, businesses, rural landholders, councils and residents.
Leaders make final pitch ahead of SA vote
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas have hit the streets on the eve of the state election.
Australia-India PMs to meet virtually
Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are due to hold a virtual summit on Monday, with a free trade deal on the agenda.
Labor senators deny bullying accusations
Senators Kristina Keneally, Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher have broken their silence on accusations they had bullied and ostracised the late Kimberley Kitching.
Boosters critical to combat winter wave
Australians have been encouraged to get their booster shots ahead of an expected COVID spike in winter and as employees head back to the office.
Calls for more action over two oligarchs
Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg have been sanctioned by the federal government alongside Russian financial institutions and the Russian finance ministry.
Cost of living relief to feature in budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says there will be targeted relief from the rising cost of living in the budget, but warned high support levels could not continue.
Costing row dominates SA election campaign
The South Australian Liberal government and the Labor opposition are at odds over election promises and how the parties will pay for them.
Qld calls for federal flood-alert upgrade
The Queensland government has called on its federal counterpart to help upgrade the state's warning network after recent flooding inundated the southeast.
SA Labor reveals election costings
The South Australian opposition has revealed the costings for its election promises ahead of Saturday's poll.
Aust can do more for Ukraine refugees: Qld
Queensland's premier has reflected on her grandparents' journey of escape from war-torn Europe as she called on for more to be done for Ukrainian refugees.
Timing of flood support payment questioned
As residents in four more local councils became eligible for further flood support, Labor has questioned why those payment measures took longer to be approved.
Patients wait 12 weeks for a GP in Qld
The Senate inquiry into GP services in rural Australia has heard of long wait times for a doctor in parts of Queensland, and poorly funded Indigenous services.