Libs probe member influx after allegations by MP Kevin Andrews

The Victorian Liberal Party is probing an influx of new members in the seat of Menzies, following extraordinary allegations by MP Kevin Andrews.

Trust buster: Bill Shorten promises $17.2 billion tax crackdown

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Bill Shorten will slam the door shut on tax loopholes that let high income earners legally use trusts to slash their tax bills, in a move designed to raise $17.2 billion over 10 years.

Reckless and menacing North Korean missile test a global threat: Turnbull

The Turnbull government has condemned a "reckless and menacing" intercontinental ballistic missile test by North Korea, which is the second test by the rogue state in the past month.

Barnaby Joyce says voters 'give a toss' about the republic - but it won't deliver jobs in North Queensland

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has mocked the idea of a yes or no vote on the republic, arguing it won't deliver jobs in North Queensland.

Fair contest: Shorten's bold trusts crackdown incisive for Labor

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Bill Shorten and Chris Bowen's $17 billion crackdown on tax avoidance through the use of discretionary trusts is a bold political move from a federal opposition on top of its political game.

Bill Shorten vows to hold vote on republic during first term of a Labor government

The promise will dramatically reignite debate about whether Australia should have a Australian head of state.

Liberal Party moves to extinguish doubts about Julia Banks' possible Greek citizenship

New citizenship doubts over Victorian Liberal MP Julia Banks' Greek background threaten Malcolm Turnbull's hold on power.

Liberal denies claims she is a Greek citizen - and ineligible to be MP

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There are concerns Liberal Julia Banks may be the latest MP to be ineligible to sit in Parliament.

The dissenting view from a former G-G that could save Matt Canavan

The bid for former minister Matt Canavan to stay in Parliament will rely heavily on the case that saw an independent MP lose his seat 25 years ago.

'I am not in breach', insists Matt Canavan

Former resources minister Matt Canavan says he has not breached section 44 of the constitution, but refused to release documents relating to his mother's application for his Italian citizenship.