Turnbull government considering banning laptops on some international flights
PM indicates Australia might consider the ban on some international flights.
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Fergus Hunter
Fergus Hunter is a political reporter for Fairfax Media, based in Parliament House.
Government rejects 'fallible' Ken Henry's attack on big banks levy
The government has hit back at Ken Henry, after the NAB chairman and former Treasury secretary lashed the government's $6.2 billion bank levy, describing it as damaging to the tax system and criticising the lack of consultation with the banks.
Turnbull turns up heat on Senate over 'fair budget'
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has given the Coalition's second budget a lukewarm endorsement, describing it as 'the best the government can do in the circumstances'.
Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard to receive honorary doctorates in Israel
Former prime ministers Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott, whose famous clashes were some of the most hostile in Australian political history, will both be presented with honorary doctorates by Israeli universities this week.
Beazley urges government to accept Afghanistan troop request
Kim Beazley says the Turnbull government should grant a request for more troops to be sent to war-torn Afghanistan.
Government 'open' to NATO request for more troops in Afghanistan
"We have been asked to consider additional resources, and we are actively considering that".
3 things parents need to know about 'Gonski 2.0'
Which schools will benefit? Which will lose out? Why is David Gonski back?
University newspapers cry foul after being denied access to budget briefings
Australia's student newspapers have been denied access to the lock-up event for the 2017 federal budget, which will lay out fee hikes for university students and a multi-billion dollar funding cut for the higher education sector.
Josh Frydenberg refuses to guarantee gas prices will halve
Energy and Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg has refused to promise the Turnbull government's new export restrictions on gas will cut domestic prices by half.
Homeland security proposal a Dutton 'power grab', says Labor
Labor has come out against the move for a super-sized homeland security ministry.
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