Turnbull delays London appointment
Malcolm Turnbull is believed to have deferred the appointment of a new high commissioner to the UK until at least the end of this year.
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Government behind 45-55% in Ipsos poll
The Turnbull government trails Labor 45-55% on the two-party vote in the Fairfax Ipsos poll.
Youth underemployment at four-decade peak: Brotherhood report
Underemployment among young people is now at its highest in the 40 years since it has been officially counted, according to a report from the Brotherhood of St Laurence released on Monday.
‘Empowerment’ feminism is not working – we need a far more radical approach to gender equality
The famous slogan of the 1970s that 'women who want equality with men lack ambition' still rings true today.
Section 18C change appears doomed in Senate
Malcolm Turnbull has announced a watering down of the controversial Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
Government cracks down on secret company payments to unions
The government has announced legislation to ban secret payments between employers and unions.
Turnbull unveils Snowy plan for pumped hydro, costing billions
In its latest move on energy policy, the Turnbull government has unveiled a plan to boost generation from the Snowy Hydro scheme by 50%.
Turnbull warns of consequences if gas industry doesn’t keep its promises
Malcolm Turnbull has threatened to use the Commonwealth's power over exports against gas producers if they do not carry through with undertakings to make more gas available for the domestic market.
Turnbull to gas industry: give the local market more supply
Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday will pressure the gas industry to increase the supply available to the domestic market, as the government scrambles to get together a viable national energy policy.
Julie Bishop sends sharp message to China about democracy
Julie Bishop has sent an unusually pointed message to China about the importance of democratic institutions.
How clergy became scapegoats of the sex abuse crisis in the Anglican Church
The Anglican Church's new rules destroy the biblical principle of lay people as co-workers with the clergy.
Barnett government looks set for defeat as One Nation looms large in WA election
With a once-booming economy faltering and many fearing for their jobs, Western Australians seem primed for a change of government on March 11.
Scott Morrison says budget will remember the renters
The proposed housing affordability package in the May budget will target people relying on social housing as well as those trying to break into the market.
Turnbull rounds on Pauline Hanson
Malcolm Turnbull has slammed Pauline Hanson's views on vaccination.
Don’t deride the experts: Universities Australia chair
Barney Glover says the post-truth era is a challenge for universities.
Untrammelled Christensen may become even more outspoken
The controversial Nationals MP has resolved the conflict between being the party's chief disciplinarian and its chief rebel by resigning.
Iraq
Iraq is an important country to watch in 2017, as a source of instability in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion. Iraq…
Yemen
In Yemen, the civil conflict will likely drag on in a stalemate between the Houthi movement in the north and the Hadi government…
Syria
This year may be a critical turning point for Syria and the five-year civil war, at least for the Assad regime, which is…
Germany
When Germany goes to the polls in the second half of 2017, there is a chance that the status quo will prevail. This is a…
Coalition trails 45-55% and Turnbull’s ratings sink in Newspoll
A disastrous Newspoll showing the Coalition trailing Labor 45-55%, One Nation gaining ground and Malcolm Turnbull's ratings falling will fuel the alarm and anger in the Coalition.
Tony Abbott says government’s challenge is ‘to be worth voting for’
Tony Abbott thinks the Coalition should cut renewable energy, reduce immigration, and stop all new spending.
Sunday penalty rates cut opens new fight between government and opposition
Hospitality, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers stand to lose thousands of dollars per year after the Fair Work Commission's landmark decision to cut penalty rates on Sundays and public holidays.
Shorten goes on front foot over 50% renewables ‘target’
Australia could be the 'energy capital of Asia' but instead it is going backwards, Bill Shorten will say in a speech on Thursday.
Government losing the argument on energy, according to poll
A series of questions by Essential on energy policy has found the Turnbull government is so far failing to persuade people of either its performance or its arguments on energy security.