• Federal Politics

Liberal MP Julia Banks remains steadfast when continually questioning the ASIC boss about his dealings with the Commonwealth Bank, unhappy with the answers.

• Federal Politics NSW Politics

Federal politicians have weighed in on NSW Premier Mike Baird's backflip on shark nets.

• Federal Politics

The Solicitor General has been fiercely grilled by senators over his strained relationship with the Attorney General, the exchanges eliciting fiery responses.

• Solicitor-General

These are four of the major points of conflict between the nation's first and second law officers.

• One Nation

Pauline Hanson's three new Senate colleagues all laud their leader during their maiden speeches.

The all-seeing eye of the ABS may have its field of view reduced further and Labor isn't happy. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• Federal Politics

With the help of former journalist Derryn Hinch, Senators now have nowhere to hide from photographers in the Chamber.

• Politics

The scandals continue to come, but the government hasn't acted on recommendations to tighten MP's travel entitlements. Courtesy ABC News 24

• Cyber security

It's the must-have app for cabinet ministers and their staff - but does it raise security issues? James Massola explains.

• Federal Politics

The PM has been attacked by Labor over his use of mobile phone apps to chat to MPs and Senators.

• Parliament

Watch as the government trips up in parliament and Labor ends up crowing.

• Marriage Equality

Staunch marriage equality advocate Warren Entsch has all but conceded defeat, changing his mind to support the plebiscite, over a free vote.

• Mining

Australia has reached the bottom of a major cycle, according to mining magnate Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest. Courtesy ABC

• Deficit

For years, Labor has been seen as vulnerable on the budget deficit - now it's the ALP that's demanding answers.

• Federal Politics

See what happens when former PM Tony Abbott asks a question in the House of Representatives for the first time since losing the top job.

• Marriage Equality

A day after Labor decided to block the same sex marriage plebiscite, debate is still raging over how to achieve marriage equality.

• Public Broadcasting

New One Nation senator uses maiden speech to call for a 'Patriotic Broadcasting Corporation' to replace an ABC taken over by 'cultural Marxists'.

• Senate

George Brandis and Penny Wong trade claim and counter-claim over support for same-sex marriage.

• South China Sea

Foreign Minister Bishop makes makes mileage from Labor's recent inconsistencies on Chinese maritime expansion.

• Federal Politics

As expected, the Labor Party has opposed a same sex marriage plebiscite, but there's still hope this won't mean a lengthy delay for marriage equality.