Judith Ireland
Judith Ireland is an online political reporter for The National Times, and a columnist for The Canberra Times.
Coalition's resolve on asylum seekers 'stronger than ever before': Scott Morrison
Judith Ireland Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has insisted that the ''full arsenal'' of the Coalition's border security policies to stop asylum seeker boat arrivals remains on the table.
Bill Shorten team gains new confidence on grassroots backing
Mark Kenny, Judith Ireland Bill Shorten is hoping to ride a wave of late momentum in Labor's month-long leadership election, which has been extended by two days due to the late receipt of ballot papers in some outlying areas.
Coalition to settle Afghan interpreters
Judith Ireland, Jonathan Swan The Coalition will settle about 800 Afghan interpreters and their families who had helped Australian forces in Afghanistan, continuing a process started under the previous Labor government.
Labor leadership vote thwarted by delayed ballot papers
Judith Ireland ALP members will have an extra two days to submit their votes for the Labor leadership, after delays in the mail out of ballot papers.
Recount call as Palmer's party secures crucial seat
Tim Colebatch and Judith Ireland Shape of the new Senate - and the influence of billionaire Clive Palmer's party in the new Parliament - hinges on another recount.
Recount may hold up Palmer seat
Tim Colebatch, Judith Ireland The shape of the new Senate - and the influence of billionaire Clive Palmer's party in the new Parliament - now hinges on another recount, after the Palmer United Party and Labor snared the last two...
Bill Shorten, Anthony Albanese reject call for binding vote on same-sex marriage
Judith Ireland Union leader Paul Howes' call for the ALP to move to a binding vote in support of same-sex marriage has been rejected by Labor's potential leaders.
Palmer United Party claims three Senate seats, while Greens senator Scott Ludlam misses out
Judith Ireland Palmer United Party will have three senators in Canberra come July, but Greens senator Scott Ludlam has missed out on his bid for re-election, as the Western Australian senate results are announced.
Captured: Afghan accused of killing Australian soldiers
Judith Ireland The Afghan sergeant suspected of killing three Australian soldiers in a "green on blue attack" in Afghanistan last year is in custody.
Political trail blazer Janet Powell loses cancer fight
Judith Ireland Former Democrats leader Janet Powell has passed away, aged 71.
Clive Palmer seven votes ahead in battle for Fairfax
Judith Ireland The fight for the Fairfax continues, with the Queensland seat going to a recount after Clive Palmer finished just seven votes ahead of Liberal National Party candidate Ted O'Brien following a full...
Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party's Ricky Muir secures Senate spot in Victoria
Judith Ireland The Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party has officially won a spot in the Senate, following the official announcement of the Victorian Senate results by the Australian Electoral Commission on Tuesday.
Kevin Rudd did not undermine Julia Gillard, says acting Labor leader Chris Bowen
Judith Ireland Acting Labor leader Chris Bowen has denied that former PM Kevin Rudd undermined his successor Julia Gillard, arguing the member for Griffith always behaved ''professionally'' and in the interests of...
Boat carrying 80 suspected asylum seekers arrives at Christmas Island
Judith Ireland Another boat is reported to have arrived at Christmas Island, carrying about 80 people.
Mystery Queen portrait hung in Tony Abbott's HQ
Noel Towell, Judith Ireland Public service bosses in Tony Abbott's department are not keen to talk about royal portraits that have appeared at their Canberra headquarters in the wake of Mr Abbott's election victory.
Greens Leader Christine Milne and deputy Adam Bandt face the music on leadership tension
Judith Ireland Christine Milne and Adam Bandt have fronted a joint press conference together, laughing off claims that there are tensions between them, following reports that Senator Milne's leadership is in doubt.
Albo's the man, says Anna Bligh
Tony Wright, Judith Ireland Former Queensland Premier endorses Anthony Albanese as the next Labor leader.
Media vacuum a prank likely to backfire on Abbott
Judith Ireland The thunder of the hung parliament and the whirl of the election result have been replaced with something more subdued.
Anna Bligh backs Anthony Albanese in Labor leadership contest
Tony Wright, Judith Ireland Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has endorsed Anthony Albanese as the next leader of the Australian Labor Party, declaring he had the fighting ability to "take it up to" Prime Minister Tony...
Tony Abbott says boats issue with Indonesia a 'passing irritant'
Judith Ireland, Megan Levy Prime Minister Tony Abbott has moved to calm the waters with Indonesia on the issue of asylum seeker boats, insisting that Australia has a ''strong and close'' relationship with its neighbour and...
