Politics

Political leadership

Payman furore to come to a head as Albanese suggests exit

It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future on Thursday and announce a formal split from Labor.

by Angus Thompson, Paul Sakkal and James Massola

Pro-Palestine protestors at Parliament House in Canberra.

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pro-Palestine protesters unfurl banners from roof of Parliament House

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by Olivia Ireland

The damning results of a staff survey at ASIC was made public on Tuesday.

Governance

A toothless cop on the corporate beat: ASIC ‘has failed’

by Shane Wright

Health

Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

by Angus Thomson

Anthony Albanese, Monique Ryan and Peter Dutton.

Exclusive

Nuclear energy

Teal calls for snap climate election as rumours of cabinet reshuffle swirl

by Paul Sakkal and James Massola

Opinion & Perspectives

Labor believes Fatima Payman’s rebellion was plotted for a month

The young senator’s decision to cross the floor and to later speak out against her party bears all the hallmarks of a carefully co-ordinated plan, according to Labor figures.

Niki Savva

Award-winning political commentator and author

Payman v Albanese and the personal v the collective: Is Labor stuck in 1902?

The personal view of a young Muslim senator faces off with the oldest requirement of would-be ALP politicians, a written contract to observe the collective.

Tony Wright

Associate editor and special writer

Payman saga highlights outdated policy Labor needs to ditch

Party rebels have stopped Coalition governments making mistakes. Labor MPs lack the same opportunity.

The Age's View

Editorial

Federal

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Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pro-Palestine protesters unfurl banners from roof of Parliament House

The protest came at the same time as a group of climate activists glued themselves to the floor in the building’s Marble Foyer.

51 minutes ago
by Olivia Ireland

Health

Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.