Environment Minister says no new 'carbon tax' on cars, but prices may still rise

However Josh Frydgenberg has acknowledged the government is examining new fuel standards.

Phony 'carbon tax' debate highlights the sad state of our media and politics

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Some days you really do have to wonder: what chance is there of sensible policy being created in this country?

The cabinet was prepared for a conservative backlash - it never came

While former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett went ballistic over Malcolm Turnbull's speech, he was a lonely voice.

'Failed leader': Kennett slams PM's 'appalling lack of political judgment'

Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has unloaded on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, describing him as a failed leader.

'Never going to happen': Liberal president attacks Abbott's policy vision

"In the real world, the Australian public isn't all that ideologically pure - they want good government."

Gay marriage 'Plan B': Liberal MPs may cross floor if conscience vote push fails

"The plebiscite is a failed policy; it doesn't enjoy public support any more."

State governments under pressure to cut funding to private, Catholic schools

Many Catholic and private schools will be over-funded unless state governments overhaul the way they fund schools, including by slashing funding to some private schools.

Unis reject claims they are rolling in cash

Australian universities have angrily rejected the Turnbull government's assertions they are receiving "rivers of gold" from the taxpayer and can easily absorb the funding cuts announced in the May budget.

'Totally unaccountable': Leaked Greens emails shine light on 'faceless' powerbrokers

The civil war inside the Greens is set to escalate with leaked internal emails raising questions about the power of "faceless" party officials to dictate how MPs vote.

Tree Tories versus the watermelons: the battle tearing the Greens apart

Five years ago, Greens leader Bob Brown proudly declared he led "the most cohesive and happy party room" in federal Parliament. Locked in a power-sharing deal with Julia Gillard, the Greens were giddy after helping to pass the carbon and mining taxes into law.