Politics

The original photo (left) of Ben Roberts-Smith displaying a Crusader’s cross on his uniform while on duty in Afghanistan. The evidence was later edited out (right).

Exclusive

Secrets of War

‘Wrong morally’: Official photo of Ben Roberts-Smith was altered to hide Crusader’s cross

Former special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith displayed a Crusader’s cross on his uniform while on duty in Afghanistan. Many Muslims find the symbol offensive.

2 hours ago
by Anthony Galloway

Labor’s economic team has worked with deputy leader Richard Marles and Anthony Albanese to settle on a position on tax cuts and negative gearing.

Analysis

Income tax

A sore point in the ranks: Inside Labor’s tax cut decision

2 hours ago
by Rob Harris

A COVID test being conducted in Sydney. The Business Council says current lockdowns demand a smarter approach given the mounting economic cost.

Coronavirus pandemic

Sydney lockdown could wipe out recovery, BCA calls for smarter plan

2 hours ago
by Shane Wright

A key consumer advocate is backing a proposed tariff on supply of household rooftop solar power that is supplied into the energy grid.

Renewables

Solar power tax to boost energy grid gains backing of consumer advocate

by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano

Senior public servant Stephanie Foster has recommended an independent body be set up to deal with serious incidents in parliamentary workplaces.

Workplace culture

Mandatory respectful workplace training this year for federal ministers

by Katina Curtis

Opinion & Perspectives

A sore point in the ranks: Inside Labor’s tax cut decision

Rob Harris

After three terms of opposition, it might have appeared obvious Labor should dump two signature policies, but it did not come easy.

Strong powers needed to park pork-barrelling where it belongs

The Age's View

The federal Coalition’s 2019 commuter car park scheme was shoddy and shameless. Our democracy deserves better.

Time for vaccine generosity, not ‘state of origin’ jingoism

Peter McIntyre

Vaccines should be deployed where the risk is greatest. Right now, that’s in Sydney. But other state leaders seem unmoved by the unfolding crisis in NSW.

Federal

Analysis

Income tax

A sore point in the ranks: Inside Labor’s tax cut decision

After three terms of opposition, it might have appeared obvious Labor should dump two signature policies, but it did not come easy.

2 hours ago
by Rob Harris

Coronavirus pandemic

Sydney lockdown could wipe out recovery, BCA calls for smarter plan

The nation’s biggest business lobby says there needs to be a smarter approach to lockdowns as research warns this year’s economic gains could be wiped out.