How Cronulla voters view Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt
In an electorate where One Nation support is strong, it is hard to find backers for Pauline Hanson's stunt.
Report blames Abbott government for renovation nightmare at The Lodge
The official residences of the Australian prime minister will have new oversight from an expert group.
Bombshell crossbench decision leaves government's survival in doubt
The survival prospects for the Turnbull government continue to narrow, with another key crossbench member withdrawing support.
Constitutional crisis leaves Turnbull government fighting for its political life
Nick Xenophon has blamed political opponents for fresh doubts over his citizenship status, which could see him dealt out of Parliament, as the Turnbull government fights for its political life.
Govt abusing taxpayers' funds to pay for postal vote: ex-Finance boss
Gay marriage vote an "entirely inappropriate use" of money meant for emergencies, says former top public servant.
In depth: Nationals in crisis, government in turmoil
Early on Monday morning, Barnaby Joyce paid a visit to Nationals senator John Williams at his Parliament House office.
Another government senator under a cloud over business interests
Nationals senator Barry O'Sullivan has rejected suggestions he is in breach of the constitution after questions were raised over his eligibility to sit in the Senate - not because of his citizenship, but his business interests.
Citizenship shock: Nick Xenophon says he won't resign if found to be a British citizen
Key crossbencher was not aware he held possible British citizenship until a journalist contacted him "a few days ago".
Muslims 'absolutely critical' to fight against terror
Australia's domestic spy chief has reaffirmed the importance of the Muslim community in the fight against terrorism in the wake of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's burqa Senate stunt.
Crossing The Line book extract
Crossing The Line. Australia’s Secret History in the Timor Sea.
What the hell is going on with the Nationals?
Is anyone checking the forms in National Party HQ? Does anyone do the due diligence? These are not unfair questions.
Nationals deputy leader Fiona Nash reveals she has dual citizenship
Turnbull government minister Fiona Nash has been caught up in the dual citizenship fiasco, referring herself to the High Court because of her Scottish descent.
Morrison may need just one more senate vote to pass Medicare levy
The Turnbull government may need just one more vote in the Senate to pass its $8.2 billion Medicare levy.
Theft, fraud and glitter: shortcomings of postal survey revealed by ABS
The ABS will spend $6 million on the survey before the High Court decides next month whether it is legally valid.
Hanson burqa stunt ignites firestorm over religious freedoms
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has triggered a firestorm around religious freedoms after wearing a burqa into Parliament.
Idiot wind blows from the global leadership vacuum
Welcome to the end of the age of reason, sniped the US president as his corrupt ways finally dragged him low.
Pauline Hanson burqa stunt slammed by George Brandis
The Turnbull government is attempting to change the conversation by introducing changes to the Medicare levy and media reform.
More dual citizenship drama as Parliament rises
"There's a dark cloud hanging over the Parliament. We need to resolve it for the good and wellbeing of the body politic."
Capital goes rainbow as ACT government backs 'yes' campaign
Rainbow buses, roundabouts could be seen around the city as the ACT government pushes for marriage equality.
Lee Rhiannon accused of lying about protest footage
Controversial Greens senator Lee Rhiannon has been accused of misleading the producers of the ABC's Four Corners by falsely claiming she featured in footage of activists getting arrested at an anti-apartheid protest.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wears burqa in Senate
Face fully covered, the woman in black didn't need to say anything as she entered the Senate.
Bernardi calls for Parliament to be suspended as citizenship scandal deepens
Conservative senator Cory Bernardi has called for Parliament to be suspended until the constitutional crisis engulfing a growing number of MPs can be resolved.
George Brandis pulls off his finest speech by calling out a dangerous fool
George Brandis' thundering condemnation was not just a moment of fine moral and political clarity, it was also bloody common sense.
Australia's PNG offshore detention of asylum seekers valid
Australia's offshore immigration detention agreement with Papua New Guinea is valid, the High Court has ruled.
Justice Minister Michael Keenan rejects suggestion he is a dual citizen
After days of silence, Justice Minister Michael Keenan has taken to social media to say he renounced his British citizenship in 2004, which he inherited from his father, before entering Parliament.
Dutton loses appeal over detention phones
The federal government has lost an appeal over a court ruling that mobile phones cannot be taken from people being held in immigration detention.
No outstanding leader in the free world, Bob Hawke says
"This is at a time when we have never, ever needed more outstanding leaders," said Hawke.
The Turnbull government's future could come down to 110,000 people near Tamworth
The locals of New England can't quite believe Barnarby Joyce was dumb enough to be a dual citizen. But that doesn't mean they want to turf him out.
'Unprecedented': Nick Xenophon rejects One Nation bid to reveal ABC presenter salaries
Pauline Hanson's bid to change the ABC charter and force the broadcaster to reveal the salaries of its top presenters appears doomed to fail.
Morrison urges retirees to 'free up larger homes for younger families'
Treasurer Scott Morrison is encouraging older Australians to downsize and "free up home for larger families" after a Fairfax Media analysis of census data found more than 2000 homes in Sydney and Melbourne with six or more bedrooms and only one person living in them.