'More people need to get in': Call for radical rethink of mental illness and NDIS

National Mental Health Commission chairman Allan Fels has called for a radical rethink of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

'Inequality hasn't gotten worse': Morrison rejects Labor tax pitch

The Turnbull government has denied inequality is worsening in Australia and dismissed Labor's latest tax change push as the "politics of envy".

Government moves step close to gas export restrictions

The Turnbull government is moving a step closer to slapping export restrictions on liquefied natural gas producers.

Bill Shorten's plan to remake Australia's electoral system

Bill Shorten is calling for bipartisan support for a referendum to give federal governments fixed four-year terms.

Meet Australia's youngest ever senator

• EXCLUSIVE

In an exclusive interview, the disability advocate reveals his personal history and political motivations.

Rule banning dual citizens is a relic but we're stuck with it

• ANALYSIS

Section 44 of the constitution has claimed another victim.

Julie Bishop takes a swipe at Donald Trump's sexism

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has taken a not-so-diplomatic swipe at US president Donald Trump for praising the French first lady's body shape.

State income taxes proposed to tackle Medicare 'blight'

A radical plan from a think-tank proposes state governments reclaim their constitutional powers over income tax.

US refugee deal 'still going ahead' despite new doubts

The Turnbull government insists its refugee deal with the United States is going ahead.