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Samantha MaidenNational political editor

Samantha Maiden is the political editor for news.com.au. She has also won three Walkleys for her coverage of federal politics including the Gold Walkley in 2021. She was also previously awarded the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, Kennedy Awards Journalist of the Year and Press Gallery Journalist of the Year. A press gallery veteran, she has covered federal politics for more than 20 years.

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World

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny posing with US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania. Picture: Scott Morrison

‘Last resort’: Morrison backs Trump attack

The former prime minister has weighed in on the US strikes on Iran, and the Australian government’s conduct towards the Middle East conflict.

National

“We’re looking for new ideas.” (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)

Biggest story you missed while WW3 ignites

While the world erupted and the political class obsessed over Anthony Albanese’s desperate chase of Donald Trump, Labor was up to something.

On the Road

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos October 20, 2022: Generic photos of electric cars and charging stations. Tesla charging station at the Franklin Street bus station.Debate over repeal of electric vehicle levy to continue/ conclude in SA lower house. The tax forces electric vehicle owners to pay a 2.5 cent per kilometre mileage charge on zero-emission vehicles in lieu of the fuel excise not being paid. Axing the tax was an election promise of LaborÃs Peter Malinauskas. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

New tax to hit Australian EV drivers

The government wants EV drivers to pay their fair share of costs, like road upgrades — but it could be in for a challenge.

Opinion

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - June 18, 2025: Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on

Maiden: The biggest story you missed while WW3 breaks out

There are three very good reasons that Jim Chalmers flew under most people’s radar this week, writes Samantha Maiden.

National

‘Come to our rescue’: Karl’s US warning

Today host Karl Stefanovic asked Australia’s Defence Minister one pointed question amid a grilling about our relationship with the US.

Opinion

This picture taken on June 8, 2025 shows a protestor standing on top of a burning Waymo vehicle during demonstration following federal immigration operations in Los Angeles. Demonstrators torched cars and scuffled with security forces in Los Angeles on June 8, as police kept protestors away from the National Guard troops President Donald Trump sent to the streets of the second biggest US city. (Photo by BLAKE FAGAN / AFP)

Maiden: LA warfare eroding trust in USA’s role as a global stabiliser

With LA crumbling, it’s little wonder that The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a warning to Australian travellers, writes Samantha Maiden.

Social

Albo urges Aus to ‘chill out’ on cancel culture

The Prime Minister says no one would run for office if they were held accountable for things they said 20 years ago.

National

Bizarre reason writer ‘cancelled’ by uni

‘Uninvited’: Proof Australia’s gone too woke?

News.com.au’s political editor Samantha Maiden has been brutally uninvited from a uni event. Here’s her version of events.

Opinion

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese is seen during an address to the Queensland Media Club in Brisbane, Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese will vow to improve Australia's superannuation system in a major policy speech. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

Maiden: Albo’s super new tax will hit the wall in the Senate

Once described as a “quasi inheritance tax”, Anthony Albanese made clear this week that he is prepared to use his super tax as a test of Sussan Ley, writes Samantha Maiden.

National

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has slammed reports that Anthony Albanese will escape the consequences one of Labor’s more controversial proposals.

‘Lying’: Treasurer unleashes on ‘conspiracy’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has slammed reports that Anthony Albanese will escape the consequences one of his more controversial proposals.

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