The five things on which all Australians can agree
We live in such divisive times, so let's celebrate the things about which we can all agree. Like the awesomeness of giant wombat monsters.
Australia finally ending long nightmare of peaceful multiculturalism
The Prime Minister explains that when it comes to refugees, we have to be cruel to be kind. And also leave out the "kind" bit.
Oh Dutton, our relationship with Nauru won't continue 'for decades'
Our adorable goof of an immigration minister sure says some silly things!
Has Turnbull finally succeeded in killing the plebiscite?
Why do something yourself if you can get the opposition to do your job for you?
Who do you reckon will be leading the Liberals this time next year?
Modern day Prime Ministers are like mayflies: so delicate, so fragile…
Why is the government debating whether to fund hate speech?
There are some questions that are really easy to answer. "Should taxpayers fund hate speech against themselves?" is one.
How will our political parties avoid addressing donation reform?
Donation reform has never been a more urgent issue, so how will our nation's politicians make it all go away?
Happy Three Years Since Things Went Well day, Coalition!
Remember back when you were infused with a sense of optimism and purpose, federal Coalition? Man, those were the days…
Parliament week one: what just happened to the Turnbull government?
This has to be the most ludicrously silly week of parliament ever – and things have barely begun!
Changing 18C has nothing to do with free speech
If our politicians were legitimately worried about protecting free speech there are much more significant restrictions than the Racial Discrimination Act. Unless you just really like hate speech, obviously.
You should not trust Pete Evans' opinion of calcium
Opinions are not facts. Especially really silly opinions.
Parliament pre-cap: what nightmarish chaos awaits us next week?
The reality show that no one wants to watch returns with some of its least-realistic characters and plot devices yet!
The 'pub test' is a stupid way to decide research priorities
Pubs are undeniably awesome, but are they really the best forums in which to determine the direction of Australian science?
Will Turnbull face a challenge before the plebiscite - or right after?
Will the PM steam on with plans for the same-sex marriage plebiscite, or does he have any desire whatsoever to keep his job?
How can the nation make Dutton feel happy again?
He seems so sad – how can we improve things? Aside from finding him a job at which he's competent, obviously.
Trump, Roberts, and why just making stuff up is a successful strategy
We've always been living in post-truth politics - but can we stop pretending it's not a terrible idea?
How the Party for Freedom may have planned Operation Pretty Dress Up
A secret, totally legitimate recording of the geniuses planning to interrupt an Anglican church service in the name of fighting Islam, or something.
Adam Giles, Peter Dutton: the problem is you
Badly behaved children are ruining our international reputation and our human rights record: one runs NT, the other is our Immigration Minister
ABS census survey for hackers of ABS census survey
Sure, #censusfail was a humiliating disaster, but the Australian Bureau of Statistics can at least get some valuable data out of it.
Which fake issue will the new parliament focus on first?
Which is the Australian parliament's most misleading new policy?
The CSIRO about-face is the least the government could do
It's so very, very, very easy to be cynical about the Coalition's commitment to addressing climate change.
There's never been a more exciting time to be horrified by the Senate!
Good thing that election absolutely, definitely, cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die had nothing to do with cleaning out the crossbench, eh Mal?
How the cabinet meeting about Rudd really played out
Here's the official transcript of Thursday's cabinet meeting that was meant to decide if Australia would support Kevin Rudd's bid for the top UN job. Please burn after reading.
We must demand to know what is happening on our behalf
We know what happens when we don't hold people accountable. Let's stop doing that.
Which party leader is least likely to survive the year?
The election wasn't exactly a triumph for anyone - so who's going to be blamed the most?
Here's some ideas for Baird's next picture book
First there was a picture book for kids about the Bays Precinct. What could be next?
Melania Trump's absolutely legit response to charges of plagiarism
A completely official and definitely-not-made-up rebuttal from the future First Lady Of The Blasted Wastelands Of Earth: Melania Trump.
I'm sorry about Sonia Kruger's stupid comments
As a Leader of the Caucasian Australian Community, I would like to condemn in the most unambiguous terms the inflammatory and ill-informed statements of some of the people which I so officially represent.
Conservative politicians should fight for housing affordability
Because you know what most unites people in de facto relationships? Insane rental prices.
Who will be the Speaker in this knife-edge government?
A slim majority means that every vote counts - so who's going to give one up?