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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.
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will deliver a national apology to the victims of institutional child sex abuse.
Government not budging on Lamb
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Despite Labor MP Susan Lamb revealing she's estranged from her mother, the government says the law is the law.
Susan Lamb opens up in emotional speech
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The Labor MP fought back tears, revealing personal details about the relationship with her estranged mother as questions linger over her dual UK Australian citizenship.
It's none of our business
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Politicians are choosing not to comment on Barnaby Joyce's personal life.
Senators fiery Question Time exchange
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Greens leader Richard Di Natale has questioned Defence Minister Marise Payne over Senator Jim Molan's role in Iraq and his decision to share videos from a race hate group on Facebook.
I am not racist: Molan
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Despite posting anti-Muslim videos from race hate group Britain First on his Facebook page, new senator Jim Molan says he's not racist or anti-Islam.
Tax cut divide continues
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While the government continues to spruik the credentials of its tax cut plan for big business, the Labor party is not budging in its opposition.
First political poll is in
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As Parliament resumes for the first time in 2018, talk continues about the leadership of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten's chances at the next election.
Labor MP in the government's sights
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The Coalition is increasing the pressure on Labor MP Susan Lamb to resign over her dual UK citizenship.
New year, same issues
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The dual citizenship saga that plagued all sides of politics last year looks set to be a big issue as the 2018 parliamentary year begins.
I'm increasingly sceptical: Shorten
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The Labor leader has changed his tone regarding Adani's Carmichael coal mine after allegations of falsified scientific evidence.
Government's tax plan
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reveals his tax cut plan for 2018, with Labor unconvinced and unlikely to support it.
Cabinet files: the fallout
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After details of sensitive cabinet documents were released by the ABC, ASIO officers have visited offices in Canberra and Brisbane, as an investigation begins into how the documents were unknowingly sold.
Rudd suing ABC
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The former PM says allegations he ignored warnings about the pink batts insulation scheme "is a lie" and he's suing the broadcaster.
Trump claims 'extraordinary success' in first year
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In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump says that his administration embarked on a "righteous mission" to make America great and has achieved "extraordinary success".
Shorten backtracks on health insurance
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A day after suggestions Labor would make changes to private health insurance rebates, leader Bill Shorten has clarified his comments.
'We want justice'
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Indigenous elder Larry Walsh passionately addresses an Invasion Day protest outside Melbourne's parliament house on January 26.
Shorten's plan for 2018
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Top of the agenda for the Labor leader is setting up a federal anti-corruption watchdog.
Government's ambitious defence plan
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Malcolm Turnbull wants Australia to become a major global arms exporting country, announcing a multi billion dollar investment in defence manufacturing.
New Aussie flag unlikely
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With debate continuing over whether the date of Australia Day should be changed, political leaders say changing the Aussie flag is not on the agenda.
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Budget gives poll bounce
The budget lifts the government in the latest Fairfax-Ipsos poll, but Labor still leads, Mark Kenny explains.
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Australia's falling foreign aid budget
The foreign aid budget is now less than half of what was once a bipartisan target. Fergus Hunter explains.
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Budget 2017: the great political reset
Mark Kenny argues the 2017 budget has recast Canberra politics, and not just for the government.
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Afghanistan: Australia's longest war
Australians have been deployed in Afghanistan since 2001, and that doesn't look like ending any time soon.
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Snowy Hydro's bold new vision
It's called pumped hydro and it could play a vital part in Australia's energy future.
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Budget 2017: What we already know
James Massola has been talking with Treasurer Scott Morrison and reveals the philosophy - and some of the content - of budget 2017.
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Mike Pence guarantees Australian refugee deal
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.
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Why immigration is so important
Fergus Hunter explains the impact of immigration on other major areas of government policy.
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18C changes lack support
A Fairfax-Ipsos poll reveals a vast majority of voters, including coalition voters, support the existing wording of race-hate laws. Matthew Knott explains.
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Housing affordability - the options explained
Buying a house is increasingly out of reach for young Australians - Eryk Bagshaw explains the options being considered.
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The map of power
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Foreign aid and abortion
US foreign aid can't be used to support contraception or abortion - Stephanie Peatling says it may become a political issue in Australia.
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Perusing pollies' perks
Politicians are meant to declare their interests, but Adam Gartrell argues the system is only semi-transparent and lacks oversight.
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Is this our next Prime Minister?
As Malcolm Turnbull flounders in the polls, Peter Dutton is being mentioned as a possible leader.
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Malcolm Turnbull's race-hate dilemna
A new report may force Malcolm Turnbull to chose between his party's left and right factions. James Massola explains.
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Abbott's insurgency aids Labor
The on-going turmoil in the right-wing of Australian politics favours Bill Shorten, says Mark Kenny.