Politics News
Chinese student warning
Rowan CallickA Chinese newspaper has linked the alleged assault of students in Canberra to “tough words” to China from the PM.
No plans to challenge
Simone Fox KoobJulie Bishop says she is happy with her current role and has backed the PM to lead the government to the next election.
Unions begin anti-Cash campaign
Ewin HannanUnions seek to exploit drama surrounding Michaelia Cash by attacking her policy record via an ad campaign in WA.
Cash accused of sixth mislead
GREG BROWNLabor has accused Employment Minister Michaelia Cash of misleading the Senate a sixth time, now over her media adviser’s job.
‘Doubts’ over PM’s legal advice
GREG BROWNMark Dreyfus demands release of Solicitor-General’s advice to PM over Barnaby Joyce, Fiona Nash’s citizenship.
Cloud hangs over Senate ticket
Andrew ClennellThe NSW Liberal Party has had to seek legal advice on the eligibility of long time party operative Hollie Hughes.
Fox terminates Ten deal
Darren DavidsonTen shows The Simpsons and Modern Family have disappeared from the broadcaster for good after 21st Century Fox terminated the deal.
Labor plan ‘to hurt workers’
GREG BROWNThe CFMEU has slammed a Labor Party proposal to have free trade deals analysed by the Productivity Commission.
Why the car will survive
PHILIP KINGThe motoring doomsayers, such as Hugo Rifkind, are missing a crucial point: we want our own wheels.
Palaszczuk stumped on debt
Sarah Elks, Charlie PeelAnnastacia Palaszczuk has been unable to answer a key question about the state’s nation-leading debt figure.
Hanson won’t contest Joyce seat
Andrew Clennell, Greg BrownOne Nation will not be contesting the New England by-election, saying Barnaby Joyce has had “a little bit of luck” go his way.
‘I reckon Yes will get up’
GREG BROWNActing Prime Minister Julie Bishop believes the Yes case will prevail in the same-sex marriage survey.
WA may hold east’s gas answers
The Turnbull government is looking into whether a gas pipeline from Western Australia to the east coast is viable.
Two little ducks, No. 22
Peter van OnselenThe 22nd trailing Newspoll for Turnbull confirms a bitterness towards Canberra. What does this mean for two unpopular leaders?
Stranded Hanson’s coward call
Jamie WalkerPauline Hanson, touring India for the next week, hits out at the timing of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s election announcement.
Bishop dismisses Coalition tiff
GREG BROWN‘There will be issues from time to time, but like any family, you get over them,’ says the acting PM of Lib-Nat backbiting today.
‘Labor will egg along GetUp’
GREG BROWNSimon Birmingham has no doubt Labor, the Greens and GetUp! will challenge decisions made while Barnaby Joyce was in cabinet.
PM to blame for chaos
Cameron Stewart, JerusalemMalcolm Turnbull’s poor judgment and arrogance is the sole cause of the strife engulfing Canberra, says Bill Shorten.
‘Blatant discrimination’ to end?
Robert GottliebsenHigh Court’s citizenship decision opens the way to test the infamous ‘White Australia’ 1926 constitutional interpretation.
Literacy is justice key: Pearson
STEFANIE BALOGHIndigenous leader Noel Pearson has called on sceptics of his literacy program to give it a go, as the government announces further funding.
Barnaby kept busy in own battle
Mark SchliebsFederal politics looks likely to affect the Queensland campaign, with a by-election set to limit Barnaby Joyce’s time helping LNP.
I’m not Pauline’s parachute
Mark SchliebsMalcolm Roberts is not concerned about perceptions of being parachuted into state politics by Pauline Hanson.
Barnaby kept busy in own battle
Mark SchliebsFederal politics looks likely to affect the Queensland campaign, with a by-election set to limit Barnaby Joyce’s time helping LNP.
Premier aims for brutal statement
Jamie WalkerIf ever there was an accidental premier, it could well be Annastacia Palaszczuk.
‘Hot air’ but no sign of gas plan
Charlie PeelThe Palaszczuk government heads into the election without a clear policy on gas supply, despite promising a plan would be ready more than a year ago.
Limited leaders aiding Hanson
Michael McKennaIt is a state election that has really become all about a federal senator.
Hoping for a doctor in house
Michael McKennaJane Truscott is ditching the books to campaign as one of One Nation’s best chances at the Queensland election.
LNP rules out One Nation deal
Charlie PeelOpposition Leader Tim Nicholls ruled out a formal coalition with One Nation but would not say whether the LNP would accept its support.
IS losing propaganda war
SIMON BENSONThe gains made against Islamic State targets in the Middle East were crippling its global propaganda efforts.
Labor moves to exploit court rule
RACHEL BAXENDALE, STEFANIE BALOGHLabor has attacked Barnaby Joyce’s decision to move a key government agency to his former NSW regional electorate.
