Gillian Triggs backs changes to section 18C
President of the Human Rights Commission, Gillian Triggs, has backed a proposal to reform section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
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Fergus Hunter
Fergus Hunter is a breaking news reporter for Fairfax Media in the federal press gallery at Parliament House
Turnbull says Human Rights Commission has damaged its reputation
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has hammered the Human Rights Commission's handling of complaints under section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, calling on the independent body to "urgently review" its conduct after a case against a group of Queensland students was thrown out by a judge last week.
Scott Ludlam takes leave for depression and anxiety
Greens senator Scott Ludlam has announced he will be taking leave from his parliamentary duties to deal with long-term mental health issues.
University vilification case thrown out as 18C inquiry looms
A Brisbane judge has thrown out a controversial case of alleged racial vilification at the Queensland University of Technology, as an inquiry into Australia's race hate laws looks set to be announced as soon as next week.
'I don't have to care any more': Wyatt Roy's excellent adventure
The post-politics adventures of a 'liberated' Wyatt Roy have developed something of a cult following.
High Court to examine election of One Nation senator
The High Court will be asked to examine the election of a second senator, One Nation's Rod Culleton, in a move that could prove another setback for the Turnbull government.
Quiz: how well do you really know the Senate?
The Senate is back in the news. But how much do you really know about what it does, and who is in it? 
Indigenous Affairs Minister 'disappointed' Tony Abbott wants his job
A 'disappointed' Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion says he won't make way for former prime minister Tony Abbott.
Government seeks lifetime ban on asylum seekers entering Australia
Refugees who sought asylum by boat will be banned from ever setting foot in Australia, even for the purposes of tourism or business, in a dramatic escalation of Australia's hard-line immigration policy.
Government's paid parental leave changes on the rocks
The government's proposal to wind back paid parental leave is doomed after Senate crossbench powerbrokers the Nick Xenophon Team were forced to rule out support because of an election commitment.
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