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.

Crossbenchers demand gas tax fix as report finds LNG revenue 'inadequate'

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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.

Libs slam Abbott's byelections absence

Tony Abbott took little part in defence of two state seats located inside his federal electorate.

Anna Bligh concedes banks face 'implosion' of public trust

"Banks understand that they are swimming against the tide of powerful global forces that can be extremely exhausting and dispiriting".

Shorten team faces internal fight over 'Buffett rule' to make wealthy pay tax

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen is on a collision course with his own party.

Human Rights Commission to probe bid to deport Fijians

A family that could be split apart by government moves to deport the two parents back to Fiji has been given a flicker of hope after the Human Rights Commission agreed to examine their case.

Mark Latham behaving like a 'sad' bully: Bill Shorten

"Hugh Bartley and his classmates are better men than Mark Latham has ever been."

Two Australian children caught up in move to deport their Fijian parents

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Two Australian children face being separated from their parents after the Turnbull government made final moves to deport the couple.

Tom Waterhouse at loggerheads with online betting rivals over gambling reforms

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Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse is at the centre of a bitter dispute in the online gambling sector over how much ground the industry should give up to resuscitate its public image.