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.
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Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has lashed out at the Victorian government, saying it has not done enough to stem "African gang violence".
The opposition has ridiculed Malcolm Turnbull's "thought bubble" on an Australian republic vote after his verbal meandering made headlines in Britain.
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Peter Dutton has been sworn in as Home Affairs Minister, his new super portfolio combining police, security and spy agencies plus immigration and border protection.
After dumping Nationals MP Darren Chester from cabinet, party leader Barnaby Joyce says it's not payback for supporting Bridget McKenzie for the deputy leadership - Joyce's non preferred pick.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has revealed his new look cabinet team, with some doing better than others.
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Speaking to 3AW, councillor Jackie Watts said her colleagues are shocked by the claims levelled against Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.
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Malcolm Turnbull's about-face on a banking royal commission has plenty of politicians criticising, justifying and gloating about the decision.
The Royal Commission's report into sexual abuse has been handed to the government, with talk now turning to implementing recommendations and compensation for victims.
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Former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally tries to dodge the question of whether she'd take Sam Dastyari's senate spot if she lost the Bennelong byelection on Saturday.
Political leaders have attended the final hearing of the sex abuse royal commission paying tribute to the survivors for their courage and promising to consider all findings.
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There are calls for Labor leader Bill Shorten to sack Senator Sam Dastyari from the party over the latest China related revelation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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