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• One Nation

The United Nations and a cabal of international banks have perpetrated the scam of climate change, according to One Nation's freshly minted Senator Malcolm Roberts.

• Senate

The new senate looks like being just as difficult for the government to control as the last one - here's how the numbers stack up.

• Federal Politics

Hear what's being said about the final make up of the Senate featuring 11 crossbenchers including four from One Nation. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• Federal Politics

The big banks should pass on interest rate cuts or 'they owe the Australian people a full explanation,' Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says. Courtesy ABC News 24

• Federal Politics

Greg Hunt has revealed a plan to focus on climate science with millions more in investment that will create new jobs.

How can government make sure the banks pass on interest rate cuts in full? Fairfax's Peter Martin explains.

• Federal Politics

It's been revealed a majority of Cabinet supported Kevin Rudd to be nominated for UN Secretary General despite what some have publicly said. Courtesy ABC News 24.

Small Business Minister Michael McCormack has distanced the government from the decision to retain census data for four years. Fairfax's Peter Martin explains the concerns.

Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion is questioned by Borroloola locals over the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre. Supplied vision.

• Interest Rates

The failure of the banks to pass on in full a cut in interest rates has fueled a war of words between the government and the opposition. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• Asylum Seekers

Lawyers are warning the Australian Government could be falsely imprisoning asylum seekers on Manus Island leaving them open to legal action.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the 'security of Australian's personal details is absolute'. Vision ABC News 24.

• Federal Politics

There's been a growth in schools funding but a plateauing performance of students in NAPLAN according to the Education Minister. Courtesy ABC News 24.

The Reserve Bank has cut rates to a new historic low of 1.5 per cent. Fairfax's Peter Martin explains why.

Labor wants to hear the voices of the tourism industry & farmers in the backpacker tax debate says Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Vision ABC News 24.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull goes on the attack over Labor's pre-election claim that the Coalition planned to privatise Medicare. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.

Fairfax cartoonist John Shakespeare takes you through drawing the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

• Federal Politics

Labor leader Bill Shorten says the right wing of the Government is pulling the PM's strings. Courtesy ABC News 24.

The appointment of Mick Gooda to the NT royal commission alleviates some concerns explains Mark Kenny.