Politics News
Shipbuilder plans indigenous firms
JOE KELLYBAE Systems pledges to create a stream of new “indigenous defence companies” .
Exposing Dragan came at a price
Chris MerrittWar criminal lost his defamation case against The Australian but we were left to foot the bill.
Why we’re not cooking with gas
Graham LloydA lack of respect for landholders got the CSG industry off to a bad start.
Gays bear brunt of harsh debate
David MeagherThe struggle for LGBTI rights dates back to 1978, but how genuine are its successes?
Wonky policies behind gas crisis
Judith SloanAn export industry and a well-supplied domestic market are not incompatible.
Senate reform without the pain
Peter Van OnselenAbbott is right but there are better ways to improve the system.
Saudi women risk all for rights
Caroline OveringtonWestern feminism requires no bravery but it’s very different in the Islamic world.
Dirty old man or revolutionary?
Kathy LetteWhat I discovered on my covert mission into the Playboy mansion.
Families in flux but not fading
Bernard SaltThe family unit remains the nation’s building block despite morphing in various ways.
Poll may be start of Merkel’s end
The EconomistFactions in the Chancellor’s party are already putting out feelers for possible replacements.
Powered by the cult of the Kims
Rowan CallickVisitors to North Korea begin to understand why its citizens accept their dark fate.
Daughter’s wedding turned sour
John A. FarrellIt was a happy occasion for the first family, but the US president was primed to incite a crisis.
Eastern Ukraine in limbo
Jonathan SpyerSanctions against Russia notwithstanding, there is little expectation of a shift in the status quo.
Danger of opening ‘road to war’
David KilcullenThe wild cards here are two leaders who are incapable of backing down.
LNP set to spend big on poll
JAMIE WALKERThe major parties are on a war footing in Queensland ahead of a possible election announcement.
Doctors fight training takeover
RICK MORTON, SID MAHERDoctors are preparing to fight a proposed government-backed takeover of health education and training.
States in Turnbull’s firing line
Paul KellyEnergised by an important victory, the PM is ready for his next battle.
Yes a plunge into the unknown
Gerard HendersonAustralia lacks a bill of rights to protect against attacks on fundamental freedoms.
How public servants lost $340m
JOE KELLYLeading candidate to take over as ACTU boss oversaw bargaining that saw public servants miss out on hundreds of millions in pay rises.
ADF linked to ‘tragic’ mistake
ROSIE LEWISMilitary chief reveals fatal miscalculation that left eight Iraqi civilians, including two children, dead or injured in ISIS error.
No to tax cuts: NXT, Hanson
ROSIE LEWISSenate powerbrokers Pauline Hanson and Nick Xenophon say they cannot support a lower tax rate for medium and big businesses.
Bid to end jail for fine defaults
VICTORIA LAURIEWestern Australia’s Attorney- General says he is actively working to ensure that people are no longer put behind bars simply for failing to pay fines.
Taxpayers cop $400K Hadgkiss bill
EWIN HANNANTaxpayers will be slugged up to $400,000 to fund the legal bill of the law-breaking former ABCC chief.
Taxpayers’ $400K Hadgkiss tab
Ewin HannanFor his “arrogant ignorance”, the ex-building watchdog was fined $8500 — a fraction of what it cost the public to fund his legal bill.
‘Please explain’ over Yes sign
Rachel BaxendaleLiberal senator demands answers after SSM campaign poster is prominently displayed by public servants.
NBN review urges fibre shift
DAVID SWANA joint federal inquiry into the NBN has called for an overhaul, urging the rollout shift to using as much fibre as possible.
Armani refugee call ‘a bit rich’
RACHEL BAXENDALERichard Di Natale hits back at Immigration Minister Peter Dutton’s attack on “economic refugees” who left Manus for the US.
