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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MP entitlements: a systemic problem
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie wants the parliamentary entitlements system overhauled and thinks the current crop of politicians should have better judgement when claiming expenses. Courtesy ABC.
Comment & Analysis
Loyal public servant to 7 prime ministers rides into the sunset
Human rights pioneer, who broke the news of Harold Holt's disappearance, retires after remarkable seven-decade career.
Centrelink's robo-debacle is a litany of inhuman errors
The Centrelink robo-debt debacle will dwarf that of the bungled census, for which the Prime Minister declared that heads would roll.
Star man Malcolm Turnbull no longer blowing voters' minds
Malcolm Turnbull is a messiah who then crashed in the polls. But there's still time to recover.
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.