Malcolm Turnbull's Senate showdown
The Senate crossbenchers face seven weeks of sustained pressure to pass the government's stalled industrial relations legislation or risk being wiped out at a July 2 double dissolution election.
Tony Abbott attacks tobacco and super taxes
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has maintained his attack on Labor while arguing Malcolm Turnbull is running on his record.
Turnbull considering fresh union assault
After the ABCC, a second wave of proposed workplace changes could be unveiled during the election campaign.
Dividend imputation saps innovation: tsar
Malcolm Turnbull's chief innovation adviser said the popular dividend imputation system for taxing company profits may discourage Australian business from being innovative.
NAPLAN standards too low, says think tank
NAPLAN gives a rose-tinted picture of Australian school performance, a new Grattan Institute report says.
Liberal elders applaud PM's bold strategy
​Malcolm Turnbull's gambit of bringing Parliament back for a special three-week session regarded by Liberal elders as a smart move.
Brisbane artist seeks inspiration at airport
Visitors to Brisbane Airport might notice a man armed with a sketch pad and pencil labouring away on a picture of the terminal.
Crossbench senator hints at supporting Coalition IR bills
A crossbencher has hinted he may switch to vote for the government's industrial relations laws in the face of a double dissolution threat.
Directors call for fixed four-year terms
Company directors have welcomed a possible federal election in July as a chance to "restore order" to the Senate.
Labor ready to fight election, Bill Shorten says
Labor will fight an election on health and education funding, and climate change.
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