Australian man freed after Yemen hostage ordeal

Soccer coach Craig McAllister, held in Yemen since October, released after 'patient work'.

Hanson a no-show at Senate estimates for third time

As Canberra swelled with politicians filing in for budget estimates, there was one notable absence.

AFP helps death penalty nations, while Australia campaigns for end to death penalty as part of UN bid

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Australia continues to assist in international prosecutions where the death penalty is an option, while underpinning its bid for a seat on the United Nation's Human Rights Council with a call to abolish capital punishment worldwide.

Senator's warning about Australia's 'most despicable hate-mongers'

Labor senator Sam Dastyari has told the next generation of his party the left of politics needed to resist turning a blind eye to extremism.

Labor's accountant deduction limit to hit mostly Liberal electorates

Labor's plan to limit tax advice deductions to $3000 will primarily impact blue ribbon Liberal electorates, analysis shows.

Discussions for child sex abuse compensation scheme to begin

Social Services Minister Christian Porter has begun the delicate job of convincing the states to sign up.

Welfare receiving drug users 'won't be referred to police'

Drug users who return a positive test as part of a welfare crackdown will not be referred to police, the government says.

Mutual obligation the catchphase of new welfare reforms

Mutual obligation are about to become two of the most-heard words for those within the welfare system, as Australia shifts closer to New Zealand's controversial system.

Shake up looming for Queensland LNP Senate ticket

Three senior Queensland senators could be forced out of their seats by the next election, with momentum building for generational change that would shake up the Sunshine State's Senate ticket.

Budget 2017: Welfare waiting periods to increase for those with savings

Taking a redundancy could see workers forced to live on minimum wage for at least six months, with the government increasing the waiting period for welfare for people with savings.