Sovereign Borders
House admonishes Stephen Conroy
The House of Representatives formally 'admonishes' Shadow Defence Minister Stephen Conroy for accusing Sovereign Borders commander General Angus Campbell of engaging in 'a political cover-up'.
Latest
Abbott's PPL too expensive?
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2:14pm Is Tony Abbott's paid parental leave scheme unaffordable? Greens Senator Larissa Waters and Nationals MP Andrew Broad with Chris Hammer.
Qantas
The Qantas ball and chain
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Tony Abbott says the Qantas sale act is a 'ball and chain' around the airline, but the opposition says Qantas must remain majority Australian owned.
Nash faces questioning
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Embattled minister Fiona Nash faces question from the opposition about her former chief of staff's business interests.
Thomson buried, not praised
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Both sides of parliament have united to condemn disgraced former MP Craig Thomson and to apologise to those he defamed using parliamentary privilege.
Red Tape
Gender reporting flagged
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In an attempt to cut red tape the government has flagged changes to gender reporting rules.
Death on Manus Island
Manus death inquiry could take months
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Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison has order an inquiry into the death of an asylum seeker on Manus Island, but warns the process won't be quick.
Manus Death
What happened on Manus
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The official account of events that led to the death of an asylum seeker on Manus Island on Monday night, according to Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison.
Manus Island
Manus allegations 'false'
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Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison says a riot on Manus Island was not sparked by detainees being told they could not resettle in PNG.
Free Trade Deal
Korean trade pact 'first installment'
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Trade and investment are key to government plans to grow jobs and the economy. Trade Minister Andrew Robb says the South Korean free trade agreement is a first instalment.
'There is no conflict'
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Assistant health minister Fiona Nash defends against questions by Labor regarding her chief of staff's business interests.
Corporal Baird awarded Victoria Cross
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott announces the 100th Australian Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Cameron Baird.
Medibank Private sell-off?
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Labor MP Michelle Rowland asks what public benefit a sell-off of Medibank Private would yield.
Closing the Gap
New indigenous school attendance target
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Tony Abbott adds school attendance to the 'closing the gap' goals for indigenous Australians, even as Australia falls behind on key targets including employment, education and life expectancy.
'This Government just doesn't care'
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Opposition leader Bill Shorten and Labor industry spokesperson Kim Carr slam the Government over Toyota's decision to leave Australia. Nine News.
Royal Commission
Royal commission to shine 'a great big spotlight'
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Former high court justice Dyson Heydon will preside over a royal commission investigating alleged union corruption, including slush funds and illegal activity in the construction industry.
Asylum Seekers
'There is no substance to these allegations'
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Defence Minister David Johnston calls for an investigation into the ABC over allegations that Navy personnel abused asylum seekers.
Abbott blocks call for navy footage
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott dismisses calls to release footage of the disputed burning of asylum seekers' hands by naval personnel because it 'might help the people smugglers'. Nine News.
Industrial Relations
No consensus on jobs and wages
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Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten show no inclination to sign up to the 'grand compact' on wages and conditions proposed by union leader Paul Howes.
Drought Relief
Drought relief on its way
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The start date for a new drought relief scheme will be moved forward, says Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Wage Debate
Abbott wants higher wages
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Tony Abbott denies he is putting pressure on the Fair Work Commission to lower wages and conditions for Australian workers. Nine news.
Asylum Seekers
'Did you read the documents?'
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Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison comes under pressure as he defends withholding documents from the Senate on the grounds of 'public interest immunity'.
From left field
PM's look back
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Inspired by Facebook, the Pulse team look back at Tony Abbott since he became PM.
Shorten's Look Back
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The Pulse team Look Back at Bill Shorten since he became opposition leader, as inspired by Facebook.
Skolling MP: I'll be doing it again
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After standing on his head and skolling on Australia Day Andrew Laming says he'll do it again.
Out and about at the PM's XI
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott pre-match formalities at Manuka Oval for the PM's XI. Vision: Channel 9.
Hungry times in the House
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Opposition spokesman for resources Gary Gray searches for an ad hoc snack on the floor of Parliament.
Balance of Power
Poo thrower a Senate chance
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Senate dark horse Ricky Muir has defended his antics with kangaroo poo as another likely new face in the upper house refuses to talk beyond his one issue - health in sport.
Interviews
Government Assistance
Qantas, parental leave and drought
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12:53pm Greens Senator Larissa Waters and National Party MP Andrew Broad discuss the future of Qantas, the affordability of paid parental leave, and the effectiveness of the government's drought relief package.
Ministerial Responsibility
Morrison, Nash and pink batts
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The opposition is targeting ministers Scott Morrison and Fiona Nash, the government is targeting Labor over its failed insulation scheme. With Senators Louise Pratt and John 'Wacka' Williams.
Asylum Seekers
Manus Island, the G20 and corporate welfare
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Labor's Andrew Leigh and Liberal Andrew Laming discuss off-shore detention centres, the G20 finance ministers meeting and the prospect of government assistance for Qantas.
Alcoa closure not linked to carbon tax
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Labor senator Louise Pratt says volatile global markets, not the carbon price, is key to understanding the Alcoa closure.
Free trade future
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Nationals Senator John "Wacka" Williams says the free trade agreement with South Korea is good news for farmers.
Multiculturalism
Liberals accused of multicultural hypocrisy
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Shadow Multiculturalism Minister Michelle Rowland points the finger a new Liberal fund-raising effort, discusses Manus Island and the Craig Thomson affair.
Focus on jobs, not polls
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Shadow assistant treasurer Andrew Leigh has played down Bill Shorten's 11 point drop in the polls, saying the focus should be on the rising unemployment rate.
Manus still safe, says Lib
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Liberal MP Andrew Laming has played down concerns that Manus Island is no longer safe following a 'disturbance' that resulted in 19 asylum seekers receiving medical attention.
'Where is the jobs plan?'
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Labor MP Amanda Rishworth joins Chris Hammer in the studio to discuss Fiona Nash, unemployment numbers and direct action.
Analysis
The Abbott Government
The year ahead
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What issues will dominate the year in politics in 2014? Chris Hammer previews the year with Mark Kenny and James Massola.
Cabinet split on SPC
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Federal cabinet is divided over whether to provide financial assistance to help struggling fruit processor SPC Ardmona. Analysis with James Massola.
Featured
Abbott defends Fiona Nash
Labor targets embattled Assistant Health Minister Senator Fiona Nash in question time, but the Prime Minister maintains she has done nothing wrong.
Question time Tuesday
Labor goes on the attack in question time, but seems unsure which topic to pursue.
Morrison defends information flow
The opposition targets Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison in question time over his changing account of a riot at Manus Island last week that left an asylum seeker dead.
Cabinet papers released
Labor's Louise Pratt and the National's John 'Wacka' Williams debate Tony Abbott's release of cabinet papers to the home insulation royal commission.
Manus death: 'we are responsible'
Liberal MP Andrew Laming says the government is 'obviously responsible' for events inside the Manus Island detention centre.
The political narrative
A montage of photographs and video tells the story of the week in federal politics.
New senate poll in W.A.
The Liberal Party risks losing a senator in the new senate election in Western Australia, according to chief political correspondent Mark Kenny.
Abbott knew of Warburton inquiry
Tony Abbott appointed Dick Warburton to head a review of the Renewable Energy Target despite knowing of a secret inquiry touching on the businessman's past.
Abbott breaks poll drought
The government is back in front in the opinion polls. Nielsen's John Stirton says the government's strong economic message and Bill Shorten's union links help explain the turn around.
The week that was
The past week in Canberra, told through a montage of video and the photography.
Joe Hockey's dilemma
Treasurer Joe Hockey faces a difficult choice in framing the budget: does he drastically cut spending or does he protect jobs? Analysis with Mark Kenny, Heath Aston and Chris Hammer.
Nash should answer questions
Assistant health minister Fiona Nash should answer questions regarding her chief of staff says Labor MP Amanda Rishworth
Abbott defends 6 per cent jobless rate
The opposition points the finger at Tony Abbott during question time, and the Prime Minister points it straight back again.
Nationals MP: 'Hands off Snowy Hydro'
A fight is brewing within the government as Joe Hockey flags a new era of privatisation but National Party MPs declare assets like Snowy Hydro should stay government-owned.
Greens back Qantas support
The Greens say the government should provide assistance to Qantas, but only if the airline promises to protect jobs.
Hockey attacks AMWU
In question time, Joe Hockey links Toyota's decision to stop car production in Australia to union inflexibility on wages and conditions.
Toyota dominates question time
Toyota's decision to stop making cars in Australia was the dominant issue in the first federal question time of the year, with Bill Shorten targeting Tony Abbott.
The big issue
Seven federal politicians tell Fairfax media what they believe the big political issue of 2014 will be, as well as nominating a sleeper issue they believe will gain greater prominence during the year.
The week in politics
Fairfax political journalists Mark Kenny and Tony Wright review the week in politics and the week ahead with Chris Hammer.
100 days in photographs
The first 100 days of the Abbott government seen through the lens of Fairfax Canberra photographers Andrew Meares and Alex Ellinghausen.
