Fergus Hunter

Fergus Hunter

Fergus Hunter is a political reporter for Fairfax Media, based in Parliament House.

Australia's post-2020 targets are to cut emissions by 26 to 28 per cent from 2005 levels.

Emissions intensity scheme 'best and most appropriate' policy

An emissions intensity scheme is the "best" policy, the new national electricity boss says.

Pauline Hanson raised the issue of cattle exports at the regional and rural affairs committee.

Electoral Commission confirms One Nation probe

The Australian Electoral Commission has launched a formal investigation into the funding of a $106,000 private aircraft used by Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

Hinch predicts 'more to come' on Ashby expenses saga

Crossbench senator Derryn Hinch is ramping up pressure on Pauline Hanson's One Nation over the explosive recording of senior figure James Ashby proposing a secret arrangement for the party to make money out of taxpayers and candidates.

Senator Brian Burston and Senator Pauline Hanson welcomed Senator Peter Georgiou to the Senate, as he replaced Rod ...

One Nation senator rejects party's Muslim ban

Newly installed One Nation senator Peter Georgiou has rejected his party's well-known opposition to Muslim migration, a centrepiece of leader Pauline Hanson's right-wing populist policy platform.

Armed police watch over a vigil in Albert Square, Manchester, on Tuesday.

Julie Bishop urges Australians to avoid Manchester

Australians have been urged not to travel to Manchester for the time being.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with Florence Onus, the chair of the Healing Foundation reference committee.

'Hell no': government rejects push for revamped anthem

Push for new national anthem would delete words some Aboriginal Australians find offensive.

James Ashby has been in the spotlight throughout his diverse career.

James Ashby defends himself against money-making accusations

One Nation powerbroker denies he viewed the upcoming Queensland election as a money-making opportunity.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks at the opening of the Kimberley Process in Perth on May 1, where Chinese delegates ...

Trump's Russia conversation 'within expectations'

President Donald Trump's now famous White House conversation with Russian officials was within expectations of an international leader's meeting, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said, declining to criticise the under-siege US administration.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says the alleged tax fraud matter builds the case for a federal ICAC.

Shorten says alleged tax fraud builds case for federal ICAC

Senior federal police and ATO officials are likely to be bombarded with questions by Parliament.

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 20 April 2017. ...

Climate change debate looms for Nationals conference

An emissions intensity scheme could become official policy, a move that would represent a split from the federal leadership.

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