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Mimicking the controversial choice made by Treasurer Scott Morrison to bring coal into the parliament, Greens leader Richard Di Natale brought coal that had undergone bleaching from the Great Barrier Reef.

• Federal Politics

A Liberal Senator has got himself into trouble, using an unfortunate saying when discussing refugees and Australia's border protection policy.

• Federal Politics

More information has been revealed about the security fence to be built around Parliament House, answering the key question about whether you'll still be able to roll down the hill.

Depending on who you believe, renewable energy will save you power in the future or expose you to an unstable power grid.

After a big slump in the polls, the PM is blaming his predecessor for the government's increasing unpopularity among voters.

• Federal Politics

The Independent body that decided to cut weekend penalty rates is being attacked for its controversial call.

• Iraq War

An in-depth report reveals the real reason Australia joined the invasion of Iraq and the lessons learnt. David Wroe explains.

• Abbott

The on-going turmoil in the right-wing of Australian politics favours Bill Shorten, says Mark Kenny.

All but ruling out rate cuts, Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe defended corporate tax cuts in front of the House Standing Committee on Economics.

The prime minister is tired of Tony Abbott's "outbursts", telling 3AW's Neil Mitchell that the former prime minister "knows exactly what he's doing," when he openly criticizes the government.

Coles worker Trent Hunter gave heartfelt remarks at Labor's press conference about how changes to penalty rates would hurt his bottom line. The only problem: he won't be impacted. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash trade barbs on who is responsible for the penalty rate change announced Thursday. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)

Protests, anger and relief punctuate a tense announcement from the Fair Work Commission as business and unions react to the changes. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.

Find out how paypackets will be affected for people working weekends in hospitality, fast food, retail and pharmacy industries.

Visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains equivocal on a two-state solution as Malcolm Turnbull praises Israel as "extraordinary". (Vision courtesy ABC News 24.)

• Iraq

East Mosul has been won, but the battle west of the Tigris River will be even more intense, according to Australia's Defence commanders.

The Nauru and Manus Island transfers to the US are due start in 'a couple of months', says Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, despite hesitations from US President Donald Trump.

• Buffett Rule

It's named after US billionaire Warren Buffett - a proposal that the ultra-wealthy pay a minimum rate of tax.

Changes to penalty rates have long been protested and debated. This is where it currently sits, and what might change.

Fixed four year terms will bring substantial benefits to governance, Liberal MP David Coleman said on ABC's AM.