Politics
Opinion
Racism
Fraser Anning set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed
The Katter's Australian Party senator's words were so divisive that they served to galvanise the rest of the Parliament into unifying.
- by Peter Hartcher
Adviser to Fraser Anning quits over 'final solution' maiden speech
- by Rachel Clun & Michael Koziol
Opinion & Perspectives
Maiden rant a shameful day for an elected senator
Senator Fraser Anning's first speech in Parliament is a perfect manifestation of a dangerous cocktail of willful ignorance, racism and bigotry.
Fraser Anning is a symptom of the sickness overrunning Australian politics
Fraser Anning, who won his seat in the federal Senate on the back of 19 votes, represents no one I know. But his racist, bigoted and hateful comments say as much about our political process as they do about him.
Madonna King
The demanding life of parliamentarians
The Husar case once again has thrown light on the demanding work and life of parliamentarians. It is an all-consuming occupation.
John Warhurst
Federal
Government talks down internal NEG revolt
Malcolm Turnbull has denied that one of his own MPs Kieth Pitt will resign over conflict on the National Energy Guarantee.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
NSW
Victoria
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Energy
Victorian households on standard energy offers losing hundreds a year
- by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss
Queensland
ACT
ACT Greens admit serious errors in handling sexual assault complaint
- by Daniel Burdon & Katie Burgess
Western Australia
Investigation
China
WA state treasurer's all-expenses-paid China trip linked to controversial billionaire, communist regime
- by Nathan Hondros