Turnbull ministers refuse to apologise for comments criticising terror sentencing
'This is not the end of the matter,' says Victoria's Chief Justice.
'Why on earth?' What ex-minister said about Malcolm Turnbull
The claim is contained in a political memoir by former Labor minister Carl Scully
Coalition brawl over British-style Home Office deepens
A brawl is building inside the Turnbull government over the creation of a British-style Home Office that would bring together major intelligence, police and security agencies.
Government in secret bid to secure Gonski deal
The Turnbull government has made a series major concessions to the Greens on school funding in a bid to secure the Gonski 2.0 package in the Senate. The proposed deal would be a major breakthrough for the beleaguered government. Education Minister Simon Birmingham has written to the crucial cross bench party granting almost all of its demands for extra funding guarantees etc...
US to notify Manus Island detainees about their fate within six weeks
The US will tell dozens of refugees held in PNG's Manus Island detention centre whether they will be offered resettlement in America within six weeks.
Malcolm Turnbull is not alone: Foreign leaders poke fun at Trump
President Donald Trump declared that under his leadership, foreign leaders won't be "laughing at us anymore" - but everyone is.
A labour of love brings politicians to their knees
One by one, the poppies were removed, placed gently to the side, a growing bouquet of respect and reverence.
Report shows the extent of the government gender pay gap
Would a "gender lens" help close APS pay gaps?
Government calls gun amnesty amid terrorism threat
The amnesty will allow people to hand in guns with no questions asked, the Justice Minister says.
Labor-crossbench push for banks commission of inquiry falls just short
A push by Labor and the crossbench to set up a banking commission of inquiry has fallen just short.
Reluctant endorsement for Parliament House security fence
Work is proceeding on a controversial 2.6m metal fence across the lawns of Parliament House
Emissions on wrong trajectory to hit Paris goal: report
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions could return to 2005 levels by 2030 without new government action, contrary to the scenario modelled by the Finkel review, according to a new report by respected analyst Hugh Saddler.
Farewell Michael Gordon, a giant of journalism and the most decent of men
It's a rare day when both a prime minister and an opposition leader shower accolades upon a journalist.
'This is outrageous': Liberals rush to defend colleagues facing contempt charges
Members of Malcolm Turnbull's cabinet have rushed to the defence of their ministerial colleagues over remarks about the judiciary that have landed them in court and facing possible contempt charges.
Fitzgibbon accused of contradicting himself on China
Federal Labor frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon has been accused of contradicting himself over his contact with Chinese officials.
Far from protecting his reputation, Tony Abbott is trashing it
Is Tony Abbott's post-leadership decompensation entering its final stage where the real harm is to his own legacy?
All quiet on the Tony front: Abbott vocal everywhere, except Parliament
Tony Abbott is the most high-profile backbencher in Australia, with regular appearances in newspapers, on radio and television and in contributions to Coalition party room debates.
Bernardi party sets sights on Victoria and Safe Schools
Cory Bernardi's fledgling right-wing party is set to campaign on killing off Safe Schools program.
Barnaby Joyce warns Tony Abbott could damage government
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has warned Tony Abbott that he could be doing more to help the Turnbull government as the former prime minister leads a backbench charge against the Finkel energy recommendations.
The eight APS contractors that will cost $5.5m
Consultants' bills mount on giant submarines project.
Media law changes on the cards after Ten's collapse
The collapse of Network Ten may be the dramatic shift that pushes the Senate cross bench in favour of the most significant changes to media laws in a generation.
Croucher tipped to replace Triggs as Human Rights Commission boss
Respected lawyer and president of the Australian Law Reform Commission, Rosalind Croucher, is tipped to replace Gillian Triggs in her controversial role as head of the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Dutton blasts 'ambulance-chasing law firm' after $90m Manus Island settlement
The Australian government will pay $70 million in compensation, plus about $20 million in costs, in a deal thought to be Australia's largest-ever human rights-related settlement.
Greens ratchet up pressure on major parties for corruption probe
Greens leader Richard DiNatale has slammed as "highly inappropriate" a move to inquire into foreign political donations and influence-buying within Australia's governing parties via the secretive Parliamentary Standing Committee on Intelligence and Security.
Abbott money man hit by China donations scandal
A key political fundraiser for former prime minister Tony Abbott has maintained contact with Chinese Communist Party-aligned businessman Huang Xiangmo, despite warnings from ASIO to Mr Abbott about the billionaire donor.
Ministers face Court grilling after criticising judges
Turnbull ministers will face Supreme Court to explain why they shouldn't be charged with contempt.
PM under climate pressure as Abbott makes demands
The PM is under mounting pressure as pro-coal figures led by Tony Abbott lay out climate policy demands.
Channel Ten: Senators urged to change media laws
Labor and independent senators are facing renewed calls to back reforms to media ownership laws after Channel Ten fell into voluntary administration on Wednesday.
PM blasts 'glib' slogans, calls for national climate plan
A frustrated Malcolm Turnbull has taken an apparent swipe at his predecessor, Tony Abbott, for reducing climate policy debate to "glib" slogans.
PM's $1b plan to scrap carbon tax compo dead on arrival
"To take this money away from those of us who are least able to afford increasing energy prices is just plain wrong."