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Julian Leeser says the Census should include a box option for Judaism.

Federal PoliticsVideoJewish MP criticises Census for excluding Judaism option

The Liberal Party’s only Jewish MP in Federal Parliament says the Census should have included a tick box option for Judaism to reflect the contribution of the Jews to Australia since 1788.

Stephen Johnson

Labor’s ‘widow’s tax’ issue is not dead and buried just yet.

Federal PoliticsVideoLabor’s ‘widow’s tax’ problem not quite dead yet

Labor is yet to resolve another problem with its ‘widow’s tax’ after fixing an issue with investment properties that change hands following a death or divorce.

Stephen Johnson

The PM is faced with cleaning-up the messy aftermath of an internal rift over immigration.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPM faces fresh political headache amidst migration rift

Anthony Albanese has returned from leave facing a fresh political headache as his Labor party attempts to clean up the messy aftermath of an internal rift over migration policy.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Chifley MP Ed Husic will take some time off to recover after his car was rear-ended by a truck.

Federal PoliticsCommentsLabor MP sidelined after serious motorway collision

The Labor MP is taking a short period of leave after suffering fractures and a concussion in a serious motorway crash involving a truck in Sydney.

Chloe Maher

If ever there was doubt that the shadow of One Nation hangs over the very heart of the Albanese Government it has been removed amid chaos over Labor’s migration policy. Pictured: Tony Burke, Anthony Albanese, and Pauline Hanson.

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Shadow of One Nation hangs over Labor’s migration chaos

If ever there was doubt that the shadow of One Nation hangs over the very heart of the Albanese Government it has been removed amid chaos over Labor’s migration policy.

The Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, speaks at the National Press Club.

EnvironmentVideoComments‘It’s on me’: Bowen won’t shy from energy responsibility

The Federal Energy Minister says he’ll take responsibility if the Government doesn’t reach its 82 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 and refused to answer if the deadline could shift as far back to 2050.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Committee for Economic Development Australia chief executive Melinda Cilento said earlier this week that migration “should not be seen as a silver bullet ... nor should it be a scapegoat”.

EconomyCommentsPremiumBusiness warns migration cuts will stifle growth, innovation

Business leaders fear a move by the Albanese Government to cut net migration will make it harder to secure skilled workers and will curtail innovation and economic growth.

Rebecca Le May and Sean Smith

Tony Burke cancelled his National Press Club appearance.

Federal PoliticsCommentsTony Burke cancels major migration speech amid Labor split

Labor is scrambling to finalise a crackdown on Australia’s immigration settings after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled a National Press Club appearance this week to unveil the new approach.

Andrew Greene

Firefighters union boss Peter Marshall wanted to block the release of an anti-corruption report. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal PoliticsCommentsDaniel Andrews’ union deal raised ‘corrupt conduct’ risk

Victoria’s anti-corruption agency found the former premier agreed to a secret deal with the firefighters' union that created a ‘significant risk of corrupt conduct’.

Aaron Patrick

Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen unveiled huge solar cuts for businesses.

PoliticsVideoCommentsLabor promises huge solar cost cuts for businesses

RECAP: Energy Minister Chris Bowen has unveiled a major expansion of the solar scheme, promising cheaper installations and lower electricity bills for businesses

Emily Williams and Madeline Cove

The suspects broke into arms manufacturer Lovitt Technologies at 3.55am AEST on Saturday to vandalise the business and set several cars alight.

Federal PoliticsPolice vow to arrest far-left, pro-Palestine extremists

Police have vowed to bring far-left, pro-Palestine extremists before the courts after an attack on a defence facility in Melbourne.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed on Tuesday the exposure draft for the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026. NewsWire/ Tertius Pickard

Federal PoliticsCommentsLabor backflips on ‘widow’s tax’ in controversial Budget

Widows and divorcees who faced losing negative gearing concessions under the government’s Budget changes to property taxes in May will be protected under a raft of changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers late on Tuesday.

Nathan Schmidt

Chief of the Defence Force Admiral Mark Hammond.

DefenceCommentsPremiumUS to have ‘enduring access’ to Perth sub base: Defence boss

Australian Defence Chief has declared US nuclear-powered submarines will have ‘enduring access’ to Perth’s HMAS Stirling naval base, comparing their arrival to America’s naval presence here during World War II.

Andrew Greene

Liberal leadership hopeful Andrew Hastie.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumPick me Pauline: Hastie wants One Nation preferences

Andrew Hastie says he’s not worried by One Nation opening a branch in his WA seat of Canning but hopes to continue receiving the minor party’s preferences to avoid ‘political mortality’ at the next election.

Andrew Greene

The Liberal frontbencher says he is ‘not worried’ by One Nation’s move on his seat.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumHastie ‘not worried’ about One Nation’s WA move

The Liberal frontbencher says he is remains unfazed by the party’s move on his seat.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

There is a need for protection against social media sites and search engines which have been able to plunder content produced by journalists in Australia without paying for it.

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Local media needs protection against big tech theft

Australians’ ability to have well-informed debates is vital to our democracy and relies heavily on this country’s journalists and media organisations providing the news and views that allow our system to work.

Fuel prices are on the rise with the federal government's full excise kicking back in. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsMotorists told to ‘shop smarter’ after excise cut wound back

Aussie motorists have been urged to ‘shop smarter’ and retailers warned not to price gouge after the Albanese government wound back its fuel excise relief on Monday — making $2-a-litre the new normal.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Andrew Greene

Ex-NRL player Luke Bateman at the Environment And Communications Legislation Committee inquiry hearing into the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026.

AustraliaCommentsEx-NRL player claims gambling companies plied him with drugs

Former NRL star Luke Bateman has alleged he was offered drugs and alcohol by gambling company employees while he was battling a severe gambling addiction.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Keynote speaker Joe Hockey with Diggers & Dealers forum chair Jim Walker after his address.

MiningCommentsPremiumHockey backs iron ore cartel to stop China's market squeeze

Joe Hockey is on board with secret plans for a Pilbara iron ore cartel to counter China’s hardball tactics and he believes Jim Chalmers should have more veto powers over critical minerals deals.

Adrian Rauso

Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins and Minister for the Environment Murray Watt confirmed the news of the mass mortality event on Monday.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsMore bird flu mass mortality events to come, officials warn

Australia’s bird flu outbreak will inevitably lead to significant wildlife losses as the country enters a dangerous new season when millions of migratory birds are expected to arrive.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Health Minister Mark Butler is the latest political figure to condemn the ABC over its Race Around the World segment featuring a violently graphic portrayal of mining magnate Gina Rinehart. 

Federal PoliticsButler slams ABC’s ‘revolting’ Rinehart skit amid backlash

Health Minister Mark Butler has condemned the ABC over its Race Around the World segment featuring a violently graphic portrayal of mining magnate Gina Rinehart. 

Chloe Maher

The Government will outline the proposed re-write of the new laws on Monday, including expanding their reach to include sites such as LinkedIn.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumAlbo backs down to tech giants

The Albanese Government appears to have succumbed to pressure from the tech giants to significantly reduce payments to major media outlets for using their copyrighted news content to make money.

Jessica Page

Jane Hume repeatedly declined to rule out the Coalition relying on One Nation support.

Federal PoliticsCommentsCoalition refuses to rule out One Nation backing

The Coalition has declined to rule out relying on One Nation to govern if the next federal election ends in a hung parliament.

Madeline Cove

Fuel relief ends as Aussies brace for bowser pain.

Federal PoliticsCommentsBowser price pain returns as fuel relief ends

Australians are being warned to brace for higher fuel prices as temporary fuel excise relief comes to an end.

Madeline Cove