Coalition won't challenge 37-vote Herbert election loss
Majority in Federal Parliament will remain at one.
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Xi Jinping implores Malcolm Turnbull at G20 over rules for Chinese investment in Australia
China has accused Australia of bowing to protectionist sentiment for blocking the Ausgrid bid, as well as for an earlier decision against a Chinese-led consortium to buy cattle company Kidman & Co.
George Christensen cleared of electoral bribery allegations
Queensland federal MP George Christensen will not face electoral bribery charges following a probe into one of his Facebook posts.
Old assembly foes returned to senate after long and bitter election campaign
After a long and bitter campaign, Katy Gallagher and Zed Seselja have officially declared the winners of the ACT's two senate seats.
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Turnbull's political agenda
The Government has big plans for the final two sitting weeks of 2016, hoping to push key legislation through as chief political reporter James Massola explains.
Comment & Analysis
Pressuring foreign workers wrong way to reform 457 visas
Both sides of politics are taking aim at the 457 visa. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten vowed Labor would crack down on the temporary skilled migration scheme to ensure unemployed Australians can find work.
PM's change of tune strains ABC friendship
From leather-jacketed guest to constructive critic, the PM has all bases covered when it comes to the national broadcaster.
Rudd on steroids: Why business is embracing Trump
Suddenly, Trump is good for business.
Turnbull government is close to being morally bankrupt
Did you know our social security system is so open to rorting that it's possible for some people to get more from benefits than they'd earn if they took a job? And we wonder why we have problem with debt and deficit.
Has anyone in the Coalition ever actually met a pregnant woman?
The Coalition's paid parental leave changes make it seem like the government is made up of men.
If Donald Trump scares you, you should fight for facts everywhere
If the internet is awash in lies and fake news - we must stand up for facts in the political realm, wherever we are.