AFP gets $15m to fight foreign bribery
The Turnbull government is set to crack down on corrupt company executives.
Chart shows Australians fear Trump
Donald Trump's election as US president would trigger a collapse in support for Australia-US alliance: poll.
Comment Lessons for Malcolm and Bill
Malcolm Turnbull remains the favourite to win on July 2. But ...
Police called in over new defence leak
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering a direct call to Malcolm Turnbull in a last ditch attempt to revive his country's bid to build Australia's new submarines. Amid heightened speculation the Australian Government is about to announce within days the successful $50 billion contract, suggestions Japan has already been ruled out have left the Asian nation alarmed.
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The Turnbull government is sending more mixed messages on tax
The Turnbull government is sending more mixed messages on tax, refusing to publicly confirm reports the budget will include ...
'I made unnecessary enemies': Abbott admits mistakes
Tony Abbott has admitted he made unnecessary enemies and left his friends feeling under-appreciated during his time as prime ...
How the Senate ferals will survive a double dissolution
Tony Abbott called them "feral" and Malcolm Turnbull reckons they're a "disgrace" and an "embarrassment".
Ten million Australians to get subsidised dental care under $5b plan
The Turnbull government will spend $5 billion to deliver subsidised dental care to every child in Australia as well as ...
Australia snubbed by 'high-ambition' group at climate talks
Nobody likes left being out of the gang - especially one it has asked to join.
Michaelia Cash's message to men
It's time for a "two-way exchange" when it comes to gender and careers, says the Employment Minister.
'Walking in the other direction': Turnbull's climate retreat
While the PM made bold comments about Australia's climate stance at the Paris climate summit, the policies have been lacking ...
Labor calls for caretaker provisions amid pre-election uncertainty
Labor leader Bill Shorten has written to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull asking for access to the nation's top public servants.
Cocky Turnbull faces a tougher race than predicted
One of the key advantages of incumbency, first dibs on announcing the election date and then framing the terms of the ...
Scrap bans on coal seam gas projects, says ACCC report
ACCC review has found Australians suffer as a result of the export of our natural gas, and will suffer more if governments ...
Court forces drug regulator to consider nicotine inhaler case
A Federal Court decision is set to test the government's stance on electronic cigarettes.
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Something our federal politicians agree on
We saw a rare display of political bipartisanship recently. It's not a good thing.
ASIC boost puts Coalition back in credit on bank regulation
By beefing up the banking industry watchdog on the eve of an election, the Turnbull government has married smart politics to ...
Morrison needs a reality check on tax
The government's theme for selling the budget reads like a Seinfeld script.
Scott Morrison's first budget hit by leaks
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An unfinished opera for the ages
Bronwyn Bishop, a small but perfectly formed seethe of indignation after being cast adrift, has things that must be set to ...
Turnbull is making the same mistake as Gillard
Refusing to acknowledge the bleeding obvious - is common in politics but it absolutely infuriates voters.
Turnbull's wishy-washy declaration of a July 2 poll
Malcolm Turnbull's unpreparedness for the fight of his life showed in the wishy washy way he confirmed he will be visiting ...
60 Minutes case postponed again pending negotiations
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Once irresistible, PM will fight poll as just another politician
Malcolm Turnbull will now get the election he wanted, but without the sort of advantage he'd hoped for.
Unions or banks? Battlelines drawn for drawn out contest
If the election is reduced to a tale of two grievances, Bill Shorten will win it.
Tumbleweeds roll across the chamber as DD looms
It was almost as if bringing Parliament back was a stunt.
Why not select politicians as randomly as jurists?
Juries are already selected at random - why not legislatures?
60 Minutes case due back in Lebanon court
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