Australia 'woefully unprepared' for next flu pandemic: AMA

Australia is woefully unprepared for the next pandemic flu, with doctors hoping this winter's deadly outbreak will serve as a wake-up call for people too lazy to get vaccinated.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Labor plans citizenship counter-attack if PM goes nuclear

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Plans from Labor and the Coalition would set a dangerous precedent of partisan referrals, setting the stage for a damaging free-for-all.

Penny Wong staffer behind NZ Labour 'conspiracy'

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Penny Wong says she and her staff had no knowledge questions had been asked until Monday.

Turnbull government looks to pursue 'nuclear option'

The Turnbull government could unilaterally refer four Labor MPs facing questions over dual citizenship to the High Court.

Bishop says 'no trust' for New Zealand Labour

Julie Bishop's extraordinary press conference triggers diplomatic fight with Australia's closest neighbour.