US flags regime change in Syria as Turnbull ramps up Russia rhetoric
Syria is a Russian 'client state' and has to help bring Bashar al-Assad into line, Malcolm Turnbull has said.
Power assets facing more Chinese control
Three out of five of Victoria's electricity distributors and two out of three of its gas distributors would be controlled by single Hong Kong-based infrastructure business under a $7.4 billion takeover proposal being considered by the Turnbull government.
India Australia's next big education export market
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will fly into India on Monday and look to capitalise on Australia's fastest growing education market that has only now recovered from the damage inflicted by a series of racial attacks.
Health Minister Greg Hunt eyes organ donor subsidies ahead of federal budget
The Turnbull government has sought to allay fears it will cut taxpayer-subsidised sick leave for living organ donors from the federal budget.
Refugee court challenge to be streamed live on Manus Island
Asylum seekers on Manus Island who are suing the Turnbull government for false imprisonment will be able to watch the proceedings live from Papua New Guinea.
Turnbull denies interfering in PNG politics
Malcolm Turnbull rejects claims that he has interfered with domestic politics in Papua New Guinea by visiting Port Morseby on the eve of national elections.
Budget measures to encourage migrants out of capital cities
The Turnbull government is considering new measures to encourage more migrants to settle in regional or remote areas to relieve pressure on house prices and infrastructure in Sydney and Melbourne.
Government accused of attack on free speech for revoking visa of Palestinian activist
A Palestinian political activist has been prevented from speaking in Australia after the Turnbull government cancelled his visa on the grounds that "members of the public will react adversely" to him.
From Manus to Nauru: PM tight-lipped on fate of refugees
Malcolm Turnbull has refused to rule out sending asylum seekers who are not included in the resettlement deal with the United States from Manus Island to Nauru.
Crossbenchers demand gas tax fix as report finds LNG revenue 'inadequate'
The Turnbull government could improve its budget bottom line by nearly $3 billion a year if offshore petroleum companies were forced to pay a flat royalty on the gas they extract and export, new research suggests.
Syria, Kokoda and the 'hinge of fate'
With one massive question of war demanding an answer, Malcolm Turnbull found himself reflecting on another moment in time, three quarters of a century ago, when the response of a relative few determined the fate of two nations.
The challenges of deepening our ties with India
The real challenge for Australia is to see India not for what it was or even is now, but for what it will be in the future.
Assad must be punished for war crimes: PM
Dictator Bashar al-Assad has disqualified himself from any role in a political settlement in Syria and should be placed on trial for his "horrendous" war crimes, Malcolm Turnbull has declared.
Turnbull endorses retaliation to stop further war crimes
The Turnbull government has ramped up pressure on Russia to stop further war crimes by the Assad regime in Syria.
Barnaby's 'largesse' goes to Nationals heartlands
Relocation rules target seats Coalition holds or wants to win.
A dying man's wish: 'We've been 2nd class citizens for 50 years'
Peter and Bon have seen almost every barrier of discrimination collapse. But one is still in their way.
Anti-halal campaigner joins Bernardi's team
Anti-halal certification campaigner Kirralie Smith has joined Cory Bernardi's Australian Conservatives.
Turnbull kills off high-fee course plan
Turnbull government abandoned plans to allow universities to set their own fees for "flagship" courses.
$22b cost of tax deductions to be tackled in budget
Government to take stab at reducing annual $22 billion in 'overclaimed' tax deductions for work expenses.
Labor demands Turnbull government investigate minister under eligibility cloud
Questions have been raised about Liberal MP David Gillespie's ownership of a shopping complex in Port Macquarie.
Malcolm Turnbull 'knew in advance' of US plan to strike Syria
The PM has carefully sidestepped questions about what action Australia might take against the regime.
Malcolm Turnbull says bad polls not a trigger for a leadership challenge
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has backed away from a key argument for rolling Tony Abbott in 2015, denying that consistent poor polling should represent a trigger for a leadership challenge.
Former Liberal minister spearheads campaign to water down worker exploitation bill
The government says it stands by its franchise exploitation crackdown despite the campaign led by a former Liberal minister.
Christopher Pyne talks up Australia's military alliance with the United States
Australian Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has used speech in the United States to talk up the Australian-US military alliance and its ability "to deter our adversaries".
Pence to visit Australia on tour to shore up Asia-Pacific allies
US Vice President Mike Pence will visit Australia later this month for meetings with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
Libs slam Abbott's byelections absence
Tony Abbott took little part in defence of two state seats located inside his federal electorate.
Terror threat to Anzac Day ceremony in Gallipoli
Federal government says terrorists could target Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey.
PM pushes Australia to power Indian economy
Australia well placed to power booming Indian economy because of natural resources, PM says.
Morrison urges big business do more to back government policies
Treasurer launched attack on big business for not doing enough to support company tax cut plan.
Former RBA governor slams penalty rate decision, warns of growing inequality
In a rare public intervention, Bernie Fraser has told Fairfax Media that Australia is approaching a "danger point".