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.
After Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's promise to crack down on 'fake refugees', most of the 7,500 who hadn't lodged applications for protection now have, leaving 71 facing deportation.
Hackers got hold of sensitive not classified information about Australia's war planes and navy vessels and the Defence Industry minister says it's a warning to us all.
The only woman appointed to Tony Abbott's government and one of very few in the current cabinet, Foreign minister Julie Bishop's political career has had some unexpected obstacles. Artist: Matt Davidson.
Cyber security needs to become second nature to all Australians, says Cyber Security Minister Dan Tehan.
The former Prime Minister and Liberal back bencher has been vocal about his climate change scepticism for a number of years now.
A new report threatens to reignite the political brawl over the GST by calling for urgent changes to the way revenue is divided between the states and territories. Vision courtesy Seven News.
Treasurer Scott Morrison says the 'fair go' needs to be honoured while fixing the Goods and Services Tax, in response to a Productivity Commission report. Vision: ABC News.
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has signaled the government is backing away from a clean energy target, a suggestion which has divided the Coalition. Vision: ABC News.
With more than one in four Victorians now renting a home, the Andrews government is unveiling a raft of changes giving tenants more rights.
Nearly a year after her election defeat, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the war on "facts and reason and evidence" was partly responsible for her shock loss.
A women's group played President Trump's infamous videotape from 12 years ago that caught him bragging about groping and having sex with women.
"The tables have Turn-bulled, now it's Shorten's house".
Dismissing concerns about civil liberties being curtailed as a "luxury", changes to security measures will be done on a bipartisan basis, says Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in Canberra.
The British PM's hopes for a reset have been dashed with a nightmare speech to a UK Tory conference.
The Turnbull government spent an estimated $300,000 of taxpayers' cash spruiking this 60 second ad about energy policies during last weekend's football grand finals. Vision: Australian Government.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull responds to the ABS' revelations of a near-60 per cent turnout in the same-sex marriage survey. Vision courtesy: ABC News.
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.
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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