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Politics live as Prime Minister ducks and dives on penalty rates
Welcome to the day in politics where the opposition is hammering the Turnbull government on penalty rates.
Politics live: Company tax cut in spotlight as Coalition splits over free speech
The Turnbull government has begun to make a case for lowering penalty rates. When it stops talking about itself.
Politics Live: Ahmed Fahour defends his Australia Post salary
Hello and welcome to the day in politics where more mischief and mayhem is afoot.
Politics Live: Tony Abbott's shadow hovers over Malcolm Turnbull
Hello and welcome to the day in politics where the themes are already Tony Abbott and penalty rates. Same-same but different.
Politics live: Labor accuses Coalition of throwing a tax 'tantrum'
We're back on familiar ground - which party wants to tax you more and that, as always, is a matter of perspective.
Politics live: Government threatens tax rises if welfare changes not passed
Fresh from its bid to hold people with disabilities hostage the government is now threatening tax rises if it cannot get its welfare changes passed by Parliament.
Politics live: Nick Xenophon says government's welfare changes 'too harsh'
It's Valentine's Day but there's not a lot of love being sprinkled about after the Nick Xenophon Team knocked back the government's omnibus reform package.
Politics live: Fallout from Liberals' decision to preference Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Once again One Nation is the talk of Canberra as the fallout from the Liberals' decision to preference the party continues.
Politics live: Bill Shorten recovers from Malcolm Turnbull's 'sycophantic' sledge
The last day of the first week back and everyone is recovering from yesterday's heightened emotions.
Politics live as Malcolm Turnbull calls on Cory Bernardi to resign
It's day 2 of the school year, the government thinks it has a childcare and Derryn Hinch is throwing his weight around.
Politics live: Cory Bernardi quits Turnbull government as Parliament returns for the year
Rats in the ranks, defection, intrigue - Parliament is back for the year.
George Christensen breaks the internet as Parliament winds up for the year
It's the last day of the sitting year and Malcolm Turnbull is keen to go out on a high. But first - more protesters.
Late nights confused senator over which Hanson is which
Victory on the construction watchdog industry is in Malcolm Turnbull's sights as the political year staggers towards its end.
Malcolm Turnbull faces Christmas deadline for double dissolution bills
The countdown is on as the Turnbull government tries to complete its legislative agenda before the end of the year.
There's no room at the Coalition ministry's inn for Tony Abbott: Julie Bishop
The last week of the parliamentary year is upon is and everyone is rushing to pack up their things before they go home. The Christmas spirit is in short supply.
Politics live as Malcolm Turnbull ponders a problem like Tony Abbott
How do you solve a problem like Tony Abbott? Malcolm Turnbull ponders this and other mysteries.
Is a One Nation split between Pauline Hanson and Rod Culleton on the cards?
The government continues to be optimistic about its construction industry watchdog legislation but One Nation is proving to be a very distracting side show.
Malcolm Turnbull comes home to guns, Senate success, free-thinking and Rod Culleton
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is back from APEC to success on the legislative front but some free-thinking on guns among members of his Coalition.
Malcolm Turnbull says farewell to Obama as Culleton, Day face the High Court
Malcolm Turnbull is wrapping up talks in Lima before heading home to face an unruly Senate and two High Court challenges.
Politics live as government introduces refugee ban to Parliament
The Coalition is introducing its legislation to ban refugees from entering Australia. Labor's Penny Wong will give a speech fighting back against the influence of One Nation. And heads are beginning to swivel towards the US.
One Nation divisions, senate woes and plebiscite showdown
Hello and welcome to a doozy of a day in federal politics. The High Court, same-sex marriage and a One Nation press conference - you couldn't ask for more.
Politics live as Malcolm Turnbull reacts to Bob Day, Rod Culleton, Senate chaos
Hello and welcome to another day in politics. We're waiting to see how Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reacts to the Senate chaos that has descended on his government.
Bob Day bombshell sends Coalition into disarray
Bob Day has thrown the Coalition into disarray after the bombshell revelation that he may have been invalidly elected.
Politics live as the ABS, IBM, government quizzed about censusfail
It was the census failure that left thousands of Australians bashing their keyboards in frustration, embarrassed the government and cost $30 million. Join us for the blame game.
Politics live with the government in disarray and Senate to debate same-sex marriage
The accusations are flying - again - about the Coalition's political discipline and the Senate will decide the fate of the plebiscite.
Politics live as Labor puts pressure on the government on same-sex marriage
The same-sex marriage legislation is being debated and Labor is putting maximum pressure on the government. The Singaporean PM is also in town.
Politics live as Parliament prepares to debate same-sex marriage
And so it begins. As Parliament prepares to debate the same-sex marriage plebiscite a government MP is throwing caution to the wind.
Politics live with Labor to block same-sex marriage plebiscite
Parliament is entering the final few weeks of the year. The plebiscite looks all but dead in the water and there are some interesting reactions to Donald Trump's latest remarks.