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Politics 2016: the journos' picks
Fairfax's press gallery journalists reflect on the stories that have intrigued them during 2016.
Fairfax's press gallery journalists reflect on the stories that have intrigued them during 2016.
A $30 million Commonwealth grant will see the Portland aluminium smelter stay open for the next four years saving around 2000 Victorian jobs. Courtesy ABC News 24.
Two former leaders have offered some advice to incoming US President Donald Trump and for Malcolm Turnbull in dealing with him. Courtesy Seven Network, ABC.
There've been fond farewells for NSW Premier Mike Baird from Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten. Courtesy ABC News 24.
Following the decision to remove a billboard in Melbourne featuring girls wearing hijabs, the Immigration minister says he wasn't offended by it and people shouldn't abandon their beliefs. Courtesy 3AW.
The WA Liberal will be the first Indigenous MP to become a Commonwealth Minister and says his promotion by Malcolm Turnbull sends a strong message to young Indigenous people. Courtesy ABC RN.
Greg Hunt reveals why he's happy to be named the new Health minister and what he sees for the future of Australia's health system. Courtesy ABC News 24.
Malcolm Turnbull reveals who will replace Sussan Ley after her resignation over the expenses saga. Courtesy ABC News 24.
'Fallen well short' of standards: An audit into Nauru and Manus Island contracts has slammed the Immigration Department. Vision courtesy ABC.
Bragging about her proximity to US President-elect Donald Trump, Pauline Hanson said she will be sending One Nation Senator Brian Burston to Washington in her stead.
On his first day back at work for 2017, the opposition leader says now more than ever, a federal anti-corruption body needs to be set up. Courtesy ABC News 24.
Following days of intense scrutiny over her expense claims, Sussan Ley has resigned as Health Minister with Malcolm Turnbull announcing changes to the MP entitlements system. Courtesy ABC News 24.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has accepted Sussan Ley's resignation from his frontbench amid revelations of her travel to the Gold Coast and use of expensive charter flights. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.
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.
Peter Dutton took 10 guests to a fine dining restaurant in Washington DC, spending thousands before charging it to the taxpayer.
Rod Culleton says he's not bankrupt and shouldn't have been disqualified from the Senate as questions turn to who his replacement will be.
Despite complaints over the government's debt recovery system, the Human Services minister says it's working and isn't flawed, so won't be scrapped. Courtesy ABC RN.
Centrelink is at breaking point after the debt recovery debacle and it'll only get worse with students and pensioners set to lodge new year applications according to Labor. Courtesy ABC News 24.
The expense system will be streamlined, with the aim to make it clearer and more transparent, after Sussan Ley travelled to the Gold Coast on official business and bought a unit. Courtesy ABC News 24.
The Labor Party isn't easing the pressure on the Health Minister after it was revealed she charged taxpayers for trips to the Gold Coast on New Years Eve. Courtesy ABC.
The former speaker has blamed socialists for the scrutiny over Sussan Ley's travel expenses saga, comparing them to alcoholics, before turning her attack to the Labor Party.
Existing copyright laws are holding Australia back, according to the Productivity Commission. Peter Martin explains what the commission is proposing.
Watch as power in Australia flows backwards and forwards between the right and the left - where will it flow next?
Australia is plummeting down international education rankings - beaten even by Kazakhstan. Matthew Knott explains.
Peter Martin explains why Australia's copyright laws are putting it at a competitive disadvantage.
The Quest for the Suppository of Wisdom - a new video game that pits Tony Abbott against his adversaries.
The former Prime Minister is writing a sequel to Battlelines, causing concern among some of his colleagues, says James Massola.
Malcolm Turnbull says he begged Kevin Rudd not to abandon the Pacific Solution, The former Labor leader brands the claims 'reinvention' and 'fabrication'.
Some changes are funny, some are scandalous - public servants and political staff have been anonymously editing Wikipedia. James Massola has been tracking them down.
These are four of the major points of conflict between the nation's first and second law officers.
It's the must-have app for cabinet ministers and their staff - but does it raise security issues? James Massola explains.
Staunch marriage equality advocate Warren Entsch has all but conceded defeat, changing his mind to support the plebiscite, over a free vote.
The CEOs of the four big banks sing from the same song sheet at a parliamentary inquiry - to a hard-to-please audience.
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