High or low? Private health insurance rise takes jump to 54% in a decade
Private health insurance premiums have jumped by more than 50 per cent in less than a decade, with family policies now costing up to $5000 a year.
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Amy Remeikis
Amy Remeikis is political reporter based at Parliament House in Canberra
'Everyone has done something': Pauline Hanson defends Vladimir Putin
Pauline Hanson's admiration for Vladimir Putin remains undiminished, with the Senator shrugging off criticism of Russia's alleged role in the death of 38 Australians on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 by commenting that "everyone has done something".
Gold Pass defender lacks the wit to realise he's an embarrassment to politics
Ian Macdonald just told voters it was never about them. And you can guarantee they heard.
George Christensen preparing to cross floor on banking inquiry
George Christensen has warned Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce he is preparing to cross the floor and vote against government policy, just days after Liberal senator Cory Bernardi abandoned the Coalition.
Government backs down over Queensland defence land grab
The Turnbull government has been forced to back down from plans to compel Queensland landholders to sell their properties to make way for expansions to Defence force training bases, following a community backlash in its most marginal electorate.
Culleton was never elected to Senate, High Court rules
After a protracted legal battle that began almost as soon as he was elected, Rod Culleton's election has been ruled ineligible by the High Court.
Deputy PM attempts to quell tensions over compulsory acquisitions
Barnaby Joyce has stepped in to head off a political headache in the government's most marginal seat, as One Nation and Labor capitalise on the fear and confusion brought about by a multi-billion deal to expand Defence Force training grounds in Queensland.
Queensland LNP torn on One Nation preferences as PM rules out doing a Howard
Queensland's LNP is facing a dilemma over how to handle One Nation preferences, as it attempts to balance contrasting views from its city and country members in the face of a growing threat from the outlier party.
Culleton has minor High Court victory, then major disappointment
Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton had a minor victory in the High Court, when it was declared he was to be referred to as "Senator Culleton" for the duration of the day's proceedings.
Australian of the Year says 'take politics out of research'
It was the plea for forward thinking, made in front of the man who has the power to make it happen.
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