Politics
Federal
Morrison backs brokers despite warning from banking royal commission
PM backs mortgage brokers as they warn without trailing commissions the sector could be wiped out.
- by Shane Wright and Clancy Yeates
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Kevin Rudd
Richard Di Natale apologises to Kevin Rudd over Q&A 'sociopath' slur
It is the second time in less than 12 months that Mr Rudd has taken issue with content published by the ABC.
- by Latika Bourke
Asylum seekers
Refugees in PNG suffer from 'untreated' injuries five years after Manus Island riots
The Parliament is grappling with a bill that would give doctors greater say over medical transfers to Australia.
- by Michael Koziol
Franking Inquiry
Liberal MP Tim Wilson faces 'breach of privacy' claims
The backbencher's taxpayer-funded inquiry into Labor's franking credits policy is under fire.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Immigration
'Long delays': Official audit slams Peter Dutton's department for Australian citizenship backlog
The number of citizenship applications stuck in the pipeline blew out by 771 per cent over the past four financial years.
- by Michael Koziol
NBN
Price cuts would risk NBN's future and economic benefits, says network chief executive
Stephen Rue said it was important for the government-owned company to remain commercially viable and deliver benefits for the country.
- by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
Border security
Labor shadow cabinet signs off on modified refugee bill that could still pass Parliament
Labor has cleared the way for a compromise on refugee medical transfers.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison's booklet reveals recipe for a pumped-up scare campaign
The PM consults his new booklet on safety and security and discovers the recipe for an election scare campaign.
- by Tony Wright
The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig
A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://www.thestore.com.au/category/artists/michael-leunig. Join us on Facebook at the Michael Leunig Appreciation Page.
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.
They've got the recommendations, now what?
As the banking royal commission findings were handed down last week, the focus now turns to what the government intends to do with them.