Malcolm Turnbull confident about US refugee deal despite Trump order

Turnbull government pins hopes for US refugee deal on potential clause buried deep within Donald Trump's controversial anti-Muslim executive order.

Scott Morrison to lift credit limit as Australia's debt hurtles towards $500 billion

The federal government will be forced to lift its own self-imposed credit limit in the coming months as debt hurtles towards half-a-trillion dollars.

Greens in public brawl amid doubts over Di Natale leadership

• EXCLUSIVE

A senior member of Richard Di Natale's team has openly questioned their prospects under his leadership.

'Dangerous and damaging': Labor slams Trump

Labor has slammed US President Donald Trump's decision to reinstate the anti-abortion global gag rule, calling on the Turnbull government to lobby the new administration to ditch the "dangerous and damaging" policy.

Medicare levy rise on table as Turnbull budget speculation begins

Doctors believe the Turnbull government could be contemplating another increase in the Medicare levy.

Don't panic but don't relax: how Australia must respond to President Trump

• ANALYSIS

In the uncertain and unpredictable new age of President Trump, Australian policymakers and diplomats will have to work harder than ever before to maintain the US alliance.

Turnbull government announces review into NDIS costs, sustainability

Labor supports the review but said it should not be used as an excuse to cut costs.

It's time for Turnbull to tell us his agenda - if he has one

• COMMENT

Parliament is set to return in just over a fortnight but why are they even bothering?

PM's plan to avoid a major reshuffle

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to avoid a major reshuffle of his frontbench team in the wake of Sussan Ley's resignation.