PM opens arms to stood down minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge remains a "formal member" of his cabinet despite standing aside following allegations of abuse, which he denies.
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Labor frontbenchers ‘expected’ to keep job
Anthony Albanese and his frontbench have gone in to bat for each other after an early morning stumble from the leader and questions about his cabinet.
Albanese owns up to unemployment mistake
Anthony Albanese has stumbled at his first press conference during day one of campaigning, unable to state the official interest rate and unemployment rate.
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.
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.
Pakistan’s PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Imran Khan has been removed as the prime minister of Pakistan following a vote of no-confidence in the country's parliament.
Brisbane Olympics body directors named
The five directors of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee include a who's who of corporate leaders and Queensland locals.
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.
Australia steps up Russia sanctions
Labor has pledged it will support rebuilding Ukraine after the violent invasion by Russia, as Australia steps up its military aid and sanctions.
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.
Construction starts on new Qld coal mine
The deputy prime minister has hailed a new coal mine as helping to underpin Australia's security by generating more money for the economy.
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.
RBA warns of quicker, steeper rate rises
The Reserve Bank warns borrowers to be prepared for interest rates to rise more quickly than anticipated, as politicians gear up for a cost-of-living election.
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.
Qld flood victims face funding means test
Queenslanders will have to pass a means test before qualifying for structural funding as part of the state's $741 million flood recovery package.
Uni tracks election social media spending
A Queensland university has created a unique online dashboard to track social media spending trends during the federal election campaign.
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.
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 backflips on Qld flood funding request
After accusing Queensland of playing politics with the disaster response, the prime minister has agreed to split the cost of the state's flood recovery package.
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.