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Hanson, you owe my son an apology: Husar

Federal Politics

In an emotional attack, Labor MP Emma Husar, who has an autistic son, says Pauline Hanson must apologise to every autistic child for saying they should be segregated in schools.

It's an act of love: Turnbull

Federal Politics

The PM and Human Services minister reveal the results of a trial into the cashless welfare card, that prevents those on welfare spending money on alcohol or gambling.

Government ultimatum prompts protests

As pressure rises ahead of the closure of Australian operations on Manus Island, protesters have addressed the government's threats towards asylum seekers.

Is Hinch in citizenship trouble too?

Federal Politics

The Victorian senator has a US social security card, entitling him to a US pension, but does that make him ineligible to be an Australian politician?

Why this man can't come to Australia

Federal Politics

The government has denied Kent Hickenlively a visa because of his controversial views.

Boundary reshuffle on the cards

Federal Politics

Find out who wins and who loses with the Electoral Commission looking at a redistribution of seats in some States and Territories.

Turnbull pushes energy companies on price

Electricity companies will write to a million households by Christmas to offer them cheaper power plans, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull demanded.

Abbott's big bill

Federal Politics

Tony Abbott has racked up a large travel bill, significantly more than other former Prime Ministers.

I am not Ecuadorian: Gallagher

Federal Politics

Labor Senator Katy Gallagher has been forced to deny suggestions she is a dual Australian-Ecuadorian citizen

Turnbull: 'You can be as negative as you like'

Things got heated on ABC's 7.30 report with a defiant Malcolm Turnbull insisting he will win the next election.

Roberta Williams runs for Parliament

Gangland widow of Carl Williams and convicted drug trafficker is running for office as an Australian Peoples Party candidate. Video: Seven Network.

Abbott's drunken admission

Federal Politics

After years of denials, the former PM reveals he missed a vote in Parliament in 2009 because he passed out after drinking too much.

MPs unite to pay tribute to Fiona Richardson

Victorian MPs across the political spectrum have united in grief as Parliament stopped to pay tribute to Fiona Richardson, who died after a battle with cancer.

Australian spy chief fist-bumps Duterte

ASIS director-general Nick Warner has drawn criticism for posing in a photo with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte fist-bumping.

Hunt 'astonished' GPs giving anti-vax advice

The authorities are investigating those who are giving advice to patients on how to avoid vaccinations, says Health Minster Greg Hunt.

Victorian Labor MP Fiona Richardson dies

Victoria's first Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Member for Northcote Fiona Richardson lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday night.

Pyne's out-of-body experience

A tour of Lockheed Martin's STELaRLab gave Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne the opportunity to see things from a different perspective.

Victoria ramps up energy fight

A $1.5 billion tender and a pledge to legislate renewable targets has upped the ante in the states' battle with the Turnbull government over energy.

More Aussie troops to Afghanistan?

Federal Politics

US President Donald Trump has vowed to increase the number of US troops in Afghanistan to defeat terrorists and will ask allies including Australia to do the same.

How do Afghans see Trump's new policy?

Afghanistan's government welcomes President Trump's decision on war, while the Taliban vows to continue 'jihad', but what do people on Kabul's street think?

'Health challenges' force MP to miss next election

Labor MP for Northcote Fiona Richardson has announced she will not stand in the 2018 election.

Budget gives poll bounce

Fairfax-Ipsos

The budget lifts the government in the latest Fairfax-Ipsos poll, but Labor still leads, Mark Kenny explains.

Australia's falling foreign aid budget

Foreign Aid

The foreign aid budget is now less than half of what was once a bipartisan target. Fergus Hunter explains.

Budget 2017: the great political reset

Budget 2017

Mark Kenny argues the 2017 budget has recast Canberra politics, and not just for the government.

Afghanistan: Australia's longest war

Afghanistan

Australians have been deployed in Afghanistan since 2001, and that doesn't look like ending any time soon.

Snowy Hydro's bold new vision

Energy

It's called pumped hydro and it could play a vital part in Australia's energy future.

Budget 2017: What we already know

Budget 2017

James Massola has been talking with Treasurer Scott Morrison and reveals the philosophy - and some of the content - of budget 2017.

Mike Pence guarantees Australian refugee deal

In a joint press conference with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, US Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration will honour a controversial refugee deal with Australia - even though it does not 'admire' the deal.

Why immigration is so important

Immigration

Fergus Hunter explains the impact of immigration on other major areas of government policy.

18C changes lack support

Racial Discrimination Act

A Fairfax-Ipsos poll reveals a vast majority of voters, including coalition voters, support the existing wording of race-hate laws. Matthew Knott explains.