Politics
Controversy brews as Australia eyes entering the global carbon trade
The Climate Change Authority has suggested Australia will benefit from international carbon trading, sparking fears of fake climate action.
- by Mike Foley
China’s ambassador backs the right to take control of Taiwan by force
- by David Crowe and Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion & Perspectives
All sides must be on board to achieve boost in jobs and wages
A commitment to compromise will be needed if Australia is to lift its economy and wages growth out of a torpor.
The Age's View
Editorial
What next for Kevin Rudd’s Murdoch royal commission push?
The lobby group chaired by the former PM – Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission – says its campaign is still alive, despite the Albanese government’s rejection of its cause.
Lisa Visentin
Federal Political Reporter
Voice to Parliament: the ‘trust us’ approach is never going to work
I am sceptical of gestures that sound good but lack concrete funding, planning and a genuine handing-over of the process to First Nations people.
Lidia Thorpe
Senator
Federal
‘Deeply sorry’: Minister apologises for system failing Defence and veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says it’s clear something is not working in his department and Defence given the serious issues facing many people transitioning out of active service.
- by Katina Curtis
Best of cartoons, August 11, 2022
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
Victoria
Updated
Victorian Parliament
New blow for Guy: Liberal media director Lee Anderson quits
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Annika Smethurst
New South Wales
Updated
State Parliament
Building commissioner’s resignation letter reveals concerns about minister and Barilaro
- by Lucy Cormack and Tom Rabe
Barilaro, Petinos and ‘unusual’ calls to the NSW building commissioner
- by Kate McClymont, Tom Rabe and Lucy Cormack
‘This isn’t great’: Private text messages revealed amid Barilaro fallout
- by Lucy Cormack and Tom Rabe
