Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull unveils minor changes to his ministry, with all existing Cabinet ministers to remain, although there are some shifts in portfolios.
Ian Thorpe, Bill Crews, Karl Kruszelnicki and others share their thoughts on how the returned Prime Minister should approach his next term.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is criticised for failing to promote more women into his Cabinet team, but female representation remains an issue for all parties, writes political reporter Stephanie Anderson.
The founder of the Fact Check One Nation website criticises Q&A for allowing Pauline Hanson's "absurd commentary" on live television.
Political analysts join Senator Nick Xenophon's calls for tougher rules governing political advertising, including regulating the level of truth in political advertising.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull discusses his new ministry, the election campaign, NBN, Liberal Party donations and the same-sex marriage plebiscite in his first 7.30 interview since the Coalition won the election.
Pauline Hanson's views on Islam dominate Q&A, with the senator-elect asked to explain whether her "Islamophobia" is driven by ignorance or hate and appearing surprised her co-panellist, Senator Sam Dastyari, is Muslim.
The Prime Minister was advised to dump Nigel Scullion as Indigenous Affairs Minister but chose to ignore that advice, the head of the nation's largest Aboriginal land council says.
Liberal Party strategists defend the design and execution of their "jobs and growth" election campaign during the first partyroom meeting since the July 2 poll, amid criticism by surviving MPs.
The head of the Australian Medical Association launches a stinging critique of the Government's election strategy, and suggests it revisit the concept of a GP co-payment.
7:30's Sabra Lane joins hosts Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas, to look to the future. They discuss the policies and people to watch in the new parliament — new faces, a conservative insurgency and a fresh Senate crossbench.
Malcolm Turnbull is going to need "every bit of negotiating skill he has" to deal with a Senate that could be a "logjam", according to influential political consultant Glenn Druery.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has copied slabs of text from the internet for some of its policies, including from right-wing groups and Wikipedia.
The hashtag #MyOvariesMadeMe trends on social media after columnist Van Badham is told she is "being hysterical" while expressing her views on domestic violence on Q&A.
Senior Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz is disappointed the state is not represented in the new federal cabinet, but thinks his Senate team will still be vocal representatives.
West Australian Liberal senator Chris Back says voters told him they would back the Liberal Party in the lower house but not the Senate, in the hope the Government's superannuation changes would be blocked.
Negotiations with the crossbenchers of the Upper House and Lower House are going to be crucial for whichever party ends up forming government. Here's a handy guide to where the crossbenchers stand on the big issues.
Bogged down with election fatigue? Comedian Sammy J breaks down the key players and moments from the campaign, just for the (big) kids.
Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten endorse electronic voting for future elections, following a gruelling eight-day vote count which is yet to deliver voters a formal result.
Barrie Cassidy is joined by Katharine Murphy from Guardian Australia, Andrew Probyn from The West Australian and Phil Coorey from The Financial Review.
Australia's Federal Government faces the "biggest crossbench since Federation", Senator Nick Xenophon declares, after his new Parliamentary colleagues have their first informal meeting.
The primary vote count so far shows this is the highest vote for minor parties and independents the country has seen.
The major parties are now reaping what they have sown. Warnings about the need for budget repair and taxation reform fall on deaf ears, with voters more inclined to believe in populist solutions.
Inside the Labor campaign: How the underdog managed to out-message the Coalition in election 2016.
Australia will go to the polls on July 2 after a parliamentary double dissolution.
A seat-by-seat guide to who is standing in which electorate and their party affiliation.
Complete profiles on every electorate, including a summary of their political histories.
Which states will be critical to the outcome of the 2016 federal election? Check here.
Bronwyn Bishop and Clive Palmer are among the high-profile MPs retiring, but there are plenty more.
A list of the seats that are crucial to the prospects of both parties in winning the election, and why.
The electoral pendulum orders seats from the most marginal to safest based on results of the last election.
Practice your swing for the coming election using the ABC's 2016 House of Representatives Calculator.
Election after election, which are the seats that always go with government.
Details of the contest for Senate seats in each state and territory.
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