Politics
Federal
From the Archives, 1966: Too many exits for PM in his last five-act drama
Fifty-five years ago, a weary Sir Robert Menzies told cabinet he would resign after 16 years as Prime Minister. "In short, I am tired," he said.
- by Peter Bowers
Latest
Australia likely to push ahead with Pfizer vaccine, says top adviser
A leading adviser to the federal government says it is likely Australia will push ahead with vaccinating elderly people with the Pfizer vaccine despite reports recipients had died in Norway.
- by Aisha Dow
Editorial
Political donations
Laxness on political donations reeks of self-interest
Private patronage of politicians corrodes faith in the integrity of decision-making and increases cynicism about government and our public institutions.
- The Herald's View
'The answer is no': Borders to stay closed despite huge vaccination program
A new warning against overseas travel has sparked calls for billions of dollars in aid for the tourism industry as bans on international border crossings are set to continue throughout 2021.
- by David Crowe
'Very disappointing': Morrison criticises incitement of riots without naming Trump
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has criticised "things that were said" which incited the violent riots on the US Congress without directly naming President Donald Trump.
- by Anthony Galloway
'Their pain will linger': Call for more skilled migration to boost business
Economists warn businesses will suffer unless the government lifts population growth by moving quarantine facilities outside capital cities and attracting talented migrants.
- by Jennifer Duke
Exclusive
Political donations
'Highly problematic for public trust': Australian political donations revealed
Mining and gas companies ramped up their spending on political parties in recent years to outstrip property developers and other big donors, led by a funding blitz from coal and iron ore magnate Clive Palmer.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Social media platforms are harming our health
Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms cannot continue to be allowed to peddle lies on COVID-19 and other health matters that are detrimental to human health.
- by David Shearman
Victoria's economic recovery to outstrip all other states as nation bounces back
The state worst-affected by the pandemic will lead the nation's economic recovery this year.
- by Jennifer Duke
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Public must be kept in the loop on vaccines
With the boost vaccines will bring to our existing strategies to fight COVID-19, we have so much to gain by keeping the public informed and engaged.
- by Julie Leask
