The Pulse Stephanie Peatling brings you politics live from the halls of federal parliament, and beyond, with
Alex Ellinghausen and Andrew Meares.

Politics Live: March 5, 2015

Greens leader Senator Christine Milne, Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek during a candlelight vigil for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran with Members of Parliament including Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Prime Minister Tony Abbott, on the forecourt of Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 5 February 2015. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Stephanie Peatling   Hello and welcome to the last day of the (political) week. But first we must get through the Intergenerational Report.

Politics Live: March 4, 2015

"The idea that there's this massive gulf between us is quite imaginary": Malcolm Turnbull on his and Prime Minister Tony Abbott's social policy.

Stephanie Peatling   Hello and welcome to another day in federal politics. Thanks for your company.

Politics Live: 3 March, 2015

Prime Minister Tony Abbott in Parliament on Monday.

Stephanie Peatling   Hello there. More troops are going to Iraq but the GP co payment is gone. Who says there is not enough focus on policy?

Politics Live: March 2, 2015

Tony Abbott.

Stephanie Peatling   Hello, hello. The Prime Minister is up in the polls. But are his fortunes inside the party?

Politics Live: February 26, 2015

Prime Minister Tony Abbott presented his Hillbrick bike and Hermes blue tie to Daryl Karp from the Museum of Australian Democracy in Canberra on Thursday 26 February 2015. Photo: Andrew Meares

Stephanie Peatling   Hello there. The Prime Minister has given us plenty to think about - let's listen in.

Politics Live: February 25, 2015

Prime Minister Tony Abbott during question time in Canberra on Tuesday.

Stephanie Peatling   Hello and welcome to another day in federal politics. The government has released a major review of the welfare system.

Politics Live: 24 February 2015

Prime Minister Tony Abbott during question time.

Stephanie Peatling   Welcome to our coverage of federal politics. Let's listen in as the president of the Human Rights Commission, Gillian Triggs, speaks to a Senate committee.

Politics Live: February 23, 2015

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Prime Minister Tonty Abbott addresses the media at Rescue Police Headquaters in Alexandria along with NSW Police Commissioner Scipione, and NSW Premier Mike Bairdon the release of the "NSW Government Response to the Martin Place Seige' paper on February 22, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Alcock/Fairfax Media) *** Local Caption *** Tony Abbott

Stephanie Peatling   Welcome to a new sitting week in Canberra. Prime Minister Tony Abbott delivers his national security statement.

Politics Live: February 12, 2015

Prime Minister Tony Abbott winks at Social Services minister Scott Morrison when entering the House to deliver the Closing the Gap address to Parliament at Parliament House on Wednesday 11 February 2015. Photo: Andrew Meares

Stephanie Peatling   The last day of the first week. Everyone seems to have made it in one piece.

Politics Live: February 11, 2015

ABBOTT AFR PHOTOGRAPH BY GLENN HUNT 6th February 2014. NEWS- Tony Abbott and Bill Glasson campaigning at the Breezway factory in Cooparoo ahead of the by-election in the seat of Griffith , Queensland.

Stephanie Peatling   The Prime Minister will update Parliament on the Closing the Gap initiative.

Politics Live: February 10, 2015

Prime Minister Tony Abbott in Canberra on Sunday.

Stephanie Peatling   It's back to work Tuesday.

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Politics Live: Tony Abbott faces Liberal leadership spill threat

Prime Minister Tony Abbott in Sydney on Sunday.

Stephanie Peatling   Prime Minister Tony Abbott survives leadership vote 61 - 39.

Politics Live: Prime Minister Tony Abbott fights to save his job

PM Tony Abbott has requested a special party room meeting for Monday.

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Politics Live: Abbott's leadership in crisis - February 6, 2015

Tony Abbott

Judith Ireland   Prime Minister Tony Abbott faces a leadership spill on Tuesday.

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Politics Live: Prime Minister Tony Abbott's leadership in crisis

Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on Monday 2 February 2015. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

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PM's speech: as it happened

31/1/15: The Age: PM Tony Abbott tours Bulla Dairy foods in Colac. Pic Drew Ryan.

Stephanie Peatling   Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the Press Club.

Day of drama

PM Abbott under pressure to admit mistakes

Judith Ireland   A premier is gone. A state government is lost. And the fallout begins.

Federal Politics Live: 28 January, 2015

Knights and dames don't topple a Prime Minister; the story goes back much further.

Stephanie Peatling   Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the media.

Australian of the Year winner announced

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Stephanie Peatling   Welcome to our coverage of the announcement of the Australian of the Year.

Federal Politics Live: 4 December, 2014

Treasurer Joe Hockey at Parliament House on Thursday.

Stephanie Peatling   It's the last day of the parliamentary year and everyone is staggering towards the finish line.

Federal Politics Live: December 3, 2014

Education Minister Christopher Pyne in Question Time on Tuesday.

Stephanie Peatling   The government's higher education reforms are down but not out.

Federal Politics Live: 2 December, 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott in Question Time on Monday.

Stephanie Peatling   Welcome to another day in federal politics.

Federal Politics Live: 1 December, 2014

ABC Managing Director Mark Scott during a Senate estimates hearing on Monday.

Stephanie Peatling   Welcome to the first day of the last week of sitting of Parliament for the year.

Federal Politics Live: November 27, 2014

Health Minister Peter Dutton in Canberra on Thursday.

Stephanie Peatling   Welcome to another day in federal politics.

Federal Politics Live: November 26, 2014

"I wouldn't trust them to build a canoe": Defence Minister David Johnston.

Stephanie Peatling   Good morning and welcome to another day in federal politics.

Federal Politics Live: November 25, 2014

Abbott

Stephanie Peatling   Good morning and welcome to another day in federal politics. The ABC rallies come to Parliament House which means we can expect to hear more about when a cut isn't a cut and how MPs would have managed the cuts.

Politics Live: July 16, 2014

Penny Wong in the Senate on Thursday.

Judith Ireland   The Senate has a big to-do list and the House is thanking its lucky stars it hasn't had its hours extended too. The government and Clive Palmer have reached a deal on FoFA as the government and Labor reach a deal on Qantas. It's just another day in the 44th Parliament.