In a bizarre and at times awkward press conference, the Energy Minister and SA Premier trade blows on energy policy. (Vision courtesy ABC News 24)

• Federal Politics

One time Tony Abbott loyalist Fiona Scott says it's time he bows out with dignity, also reflecting on that 'sex appeal' comment.

New Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary Sally McManus has told the ABC's 7.30 that she does not see a problem with workers breaking "unjust laws". Vision courtesy ABC.

• Energy

The Prime Minister is threatening to impose export controls on gas exports if domestic demand is not satisfied.

Using his address to "start a conversation," Greens leader Richard Di Natale asked the Press Club to imagine a four day week, and a work-life balance. (Vision courtesy ABC)

• Federal Politics

South Australia's energy security plan has created a war of words between the Prime Minister, Energy Minister and SA Premier.

• Electricty

The South Australian government says it's taking back control of the state's electricity generation; the federal government accuses it of 'going alone'. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• Foreign Aid

US foreign aid can't be used to support contraception or abortion - Stephanie Peatling says it may become a political issue in Australia.

• Federal Politics

SA Premier Jay Weatherill has announced a plan to secure the State's energy future as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull prepares to meet gas producers this week.

• Federal Politics

The ATO passed on private information of its own staff to an external firm to find out how employees would vote in an industrial ballot.

• Federal Politics

The One Nation leader is copping it from all sides after the WA election and her party's poor result.

• Federal Politics

Parents are putting off having children to get into the housing market according to Scott Morrison who has also offered an insight into his plans for negative gearing in the budget.

• Politics

Is power flowing Labor's way? - watch as government ebbs and flows between Labor and the Coalition in the years since world war two.

The Shadow Attorney-General delivers a stern message as Labor considers contempt-of-court proceedings against the Attorney-General who won't release his diaries. (Video courtesy ABC News 24)

• Federal Politics

Malcolm Turnbull has a new plan to ensure more children are vaccinated and wants to work with the States and Territories to make it happen. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• WA election

Federal politicians have offered up their thoughts on what went right and wrong following WA LAbor's resounding election win.

• Federal Politics

Pointing the finger has begun over the wisdom of the decision by the WA Liberal Party to do a preference deal with One Nation. Courtesy ABC News 24.

Major reforms recommended to the Turnbull government aim to keep foreign money out of politics, with some saying Australia's national sovereignty is compromised under current donation laws. Courtesy ABC.

• Federal Politics

On a visit to Jakarta, Malcolm Turnbull has singled out the majority Muslim country as an example of tolerance and respect. Courtesy ABC News 24.

• Energy

Both sides of politics are talking up taking action to guarantee gas supplies, without saying what that action should entail. Courtesy ABC News 24.