Hanson, you owe my son an apology: Husar
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.
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.
The Prime Minister wants to be able to detain terror suspects for up to 14 days, and for drivers license photos to be given to federal authorities. Vision courtesy: ABC News.
Australia is part of a collective strategy to bring North Korea back to the negotiating table, says Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
Nationals senator Matt Canavan quickly rose through the ranks of the Coalition but his stocks might be falling with stiff competition for his Senate spot in Queensland, his citizenship woes and outspoken views on marriage equality.
The review was "necessary and long overdue" because "Australian families and their needs have significantly evolved since the 1970s" when the Family Law Act came into operation, says Attorney-General George Brandis.
Many union and Labor Party figures were "blindsided" by ACTU president Ged Kearney's decision to give up on a long-running aspiration to enter federal politics to run or her hometown state seat of Brunswick. Vision courtesy Seven News, Melbourne.
We are marrying later, staying married longer, marrying less before God and less overall. Artist: Matt Davidson.
A deal is struck with Australia's three biggest gas companies, but it's not all good news for consumers.
A campaign promise and lynchpin of President Donald Trump's candidacy, the US government starts construction on eight prototype barriers for the border with Mexico.
The gas crisis has been averted, but state governments in NSW and Victoria are to blame for forcing their residents to pay more, says Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
One of Australia's most senior Catholic says same-sex couples don't qualify for marriage, just like parents can't marry their children and brothers and sisters can't be married.
The looming gas supply crisis is set to be much worse than predicted according to one of the markets major operators.
Labor leader Bill Shorten says he is confident the 'Yes' vote will win despite latest polls showing a slide in support for same-sex marriage. Vision courtesy Seven News Melbourne.
Malcolm Turnbull explains how his new super department headed by Peter Dutton will work.
Experts say a vote for Kurdish independence could further destabilise an already volatile region. It's left those Kurdish people agitating for change asking if not now, then when?
A 38-year-old man has been charged with common assault after allegedly headbutting the former PM as he walked along a street in Hobart.
Attorney-General George Brandis says the Government is developing new legislation to combat foreign spying and interference in Australian affairs.
The Greens senator reveals that when she got married 31 years ago, climatologist Penny Whetton was living as a man. Dr Whetton has since transitioned and the pair has struggled with the public perception of that for more than a decade.
The former prime minister can be seen walking down a Hobart street before a same-sex marriage supporter allegedly headbutted him.
Liberal MP Luke Howarth reveals how he really feels, after a question is asked about female representation in the Liberal National Party.
Health groups say legalising same-sex marriage could prevent 3000 teen suicide attempts a year.
The budget lifts the government in the latest Fairfax-Ipsos poll, but Labor still leads, Mark Kenny explains.
The foreign aid budget is now less than half of what was once a bipartisan target. Fergus Hunter explains.
Mark Kenny argues the 2017 budget has recast Canberra politics, and not just for the government.
Australians have been deployed in Afghanistan since 2001, and that doesn't look like ending any time soon.
It's called pumped hydro and it could play a vital part in Australia's energy future.
James Massola has been talking with Treasurer Scott Morrison and reveals the philosophy - and some of the content - of budget 2017.
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.
Fergus Hunter explains the impact of immigration on other major areas of government policy.
A Fairfax-Ipsos poll reveals a vast majority of voters, including coalition voters, support the existing wording of race-hate laws. Matthew Knott explains.
Buying a house is increasingly out of reach for young Australians - Eryk Bagshaw explains the options being considered.
Is power flowing Labor's way? - watch as government ebbs and flows between Labor and the Coalition in the years since world war two.
US foreign aid can't be used to support contraception or abortion - Stephanie Peatling says it may become a political issue in Australia.
Politicians are meant to declare their interests, but Adam Gartrell argues the system is only semi-transparent and lacks oversight.
As Malcolm Turnbull flounders in the polls, Peter Dutton is being mentioned as a possible leader.
A new report may force Malcolm Turnbull to chose between his party's left and right factions. James Massola explains.
The on-going turmoil in the right-wing of Australian politics favours Bill Shorten, says Mark Kenny.
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