Shalailah Medhora
Shalailah Medhora has reported on federal politics for Guardian Australia. She previously has also worked as a journalist at SBS across several platforms including TV, radio and online
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Referrals to Australian child protection services increase 6% in a yearAnalysis of child protection data for the 2014-15 shows Indigenous children are still overrepresented but the gap is closing
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Scott Morrison to announce banks will pay for restored Asic funding cutsLevy expected to raise $120m over four years, the same amount cut by Tony Abbott’s government in 2014
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One in four preschools fail to meet quality standards – reportGulf between educational outcomes for children from wealthy families and worse-off ones is growing, says thinktank
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Liberal party donations to be scrutinised by Senate inquiry – politics liveCabinet secretary Arthur Sinodinos will be required to appear before the inquiry. All the developments from Canberra
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Coalition backbenchers push for tougher response to banking scandalsSix MPs and senators tell joint party room the government needs to take ‘serious action’ to tackle banking misconduct
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Coalition refuses to rule out using taxpayer funds to sell budgetLeak suggests government will pare back superannuation concessions and ensure multinationals pay more tax
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ABCC legislation rejected, giving Coalition double dissolution trigger – politics liveSenate rejects Australian Building and Construction Commission legislation for a second time, giving government trigger to request governor general dissolve both houses of parliament – all the developments from Canberra
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard record awkward video apology over dogs‘I don’t think it’s something they would have willingly wanted to do,’ Australia’s deputy PM says, as court decides to drop charges against Heard
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Bill Shorten rebukes Stephen Conroy over attack on governor generalOpposition leader says remarks accusing Sir Peter Cosgrove of demeaning his office with recall of parliament went too far
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Governor general has 'demeaned his office' with parliament recall, says LaborLabor frontbencher Stephen Conroy says recall, for government to pass controversial industrial relations legislation, is ‘a tawdry political stunt’
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Polls spell trouble for Coalition as Turnbull's approval rating plummetsCoalition remains ahead on primary vote, but polls show Labor is level on two-party preferred measure
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Malcolm Turnbull urges 'quick decision' on bills as double-dissolution inches closerBill Shorten says government more interested in election timing than whether ABCC legislation is passed or not
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Malcolm Turnbull hits election gear as truck drivers rally in CanberraPrime minister tells owner-drivers protesting over minimum pay rates the legislation to abolish the tribunal responsible will be introduced this week
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Tony Abbott praises Bronwyn Bishop despite backing another candidate for MackellarFormer PM describes the dumped former speaker as a ‘warrior for good causes’ after Jason Falinski wins preselection
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Scott Morrison disputes need for inquiry into banking industryTreasurer says the Australian Securities and Investment Commission has same powers as a royal commission so review not necessary
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Company tax open letter: prominent Australians ask Malcolm Turnbull not to cut itFifty people, including former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser, say fairness should be cornerstone of budget
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Asic chief: Coalition's cuts reduced our capacity to investigateGreg Medcraft says budget restricted number of proactive investigations as Labor urges banking royal commission
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Union condemns Steve Ciobo for saying Chinese steel would benefit AustraliansMore than 8,000 workers of steel company Arrium face uncertain future after company went into administration
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Liberal MP says he tried to recover children from Lebanese father when UN peacekeeperAndrew Nikolic describes ‘highly charged’ situation as 60 Minutes crew awaits charges over kidnap attempt
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Malcolm Turnbull using truck drivers ‘as pawns’ in election strategy, say crossbenchersSenators say prime minister’s plan to abolish road safety remuneration tribunal leaves owner-drivers in limbo
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LNP official cleared by police over preselection stoush to replace Warren TrussLlew O’Brien was investigated by Queensland police over allegations he inappropriately used the service’s information system
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Malcolm Turnbull says banking royal commission just a Labor 'thought bubble'Prime minister says Asic has sufficient powers to regulate banking industry and cultural change is what’s needed
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Turnbull makes election pledge to abolish body protecting truck driver pay ratesPrime minister says: ‘Bill Shorten set up the road safety remuneration system solely to advantage the Transport Workers Union’
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Arrium and the future of the Australian steel industry – four key questionsThe South Australian-based company, Australia’s last commercial steelmaker, is in voluntary administration with debts of $2.8bn. Should the government intervene to save the industry? And what could be done?
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Asylum seeker children pledge fulfilled 'in spirit and deed': Peter DuttonTwo children still in detention but they did not arrive by boat so were not subject to his promise, minister says
Senators call for Australia to ban microbeads to protect marine life