Labor’s budget will be a ‘fail’ if it does not restore Australians’ standard of living eroded by years of soaring costs and ‘wisely’ spend taxpayer dollars with ‘discipline and honesty’, the Coalition has declared.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has issued a dire warning over how Donald Trump’s new trade war will hit Australia’s economy.
Readers have had their say on what they think about the Greens Party facing a federal election wipe-out. See the comments.
Australia is projected to fall almost half a million homes short of the Albanese government’s housing target, meaning renters will pay the price.
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs call may be harsh, chaotic and hard to stomach. But it’s making America’s allies – including Australia – stand up, and grow up, writes Peta Credlin.
Latest poll results make grim reading for the Prime Minister, while the Greens appear to be in real trouble.
Politicians should resist the urge to make promises on things they have little control over – but it won’t, writes the editor.
The heat is on ALP preference deals as a new poll shows the Greens are likely to lose at least two seats at the federal election.
A majority of voters don’t believe the Coalition is ready to govern, despite maintaining a lead over Labor. Vote in our polls.
Startling poll results reveal how Aussies feel about Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his chief opponent Angus Taylor. See the results.
Properties, salaries and the perks of being Australia’s leader. This is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s gifts and holdings explained.
From donkey vote to democracy sausage and pork-barrelling, there are many words used during a federal election. Here, we explain what some of the common ones mean.
Properties, salaries and the perks of being Australia’s Opposition leader. These are Peter Dutton’s gifts and holdings explained.
These are the best illustrations from our cartoonists who capture the funny side of what’s going on in federal politics in the lead up to the election.
Grocery bills have surged during the Albanese government’s first term, with families facing a “strategic battle” to make ends meet. See how prices have soared and how you can cut costs.
The Teal MP has blamed an ‘oversight’ for her failure to declare her role as director of seven companies almost a year after some were created.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred will deliver a $1.2bn hit to Queensland’s economy, and could add to inflation with the price of staples such as fruit and vegetables tipped to increase.
Kooyong MP Monique Ryan has allegedly been involved in an ugly quarrel with Liberal volunteers at a popular inner-Melbourne shopping strip, in which she was accused of shouting at “children”.
Grants provided across multiple federal government departments have gone to surprising programs including ‘decolonising breastfeeding’, anti-racism dentistry and drag shows for scientists.
There has been a huge twist after Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price cancelled a community event in a regional NSW town after claims she was being harassed by “angry” protesters.
The Coalition will ramp up gas production to combat soaring power bills, in the wake of new forecasts showing electricity costs could soar by more than $200 a year for NSW households.
NSW and Queensland have hit out at the latest GST carve up as Anthony Albanese stood by a sweetheart deal that gets Western Australian an extra $5bn.
As Australian steel and aluminium is being hit by US President Donald Trump’s new global tariff war — and more pain on the horizon — experts have weighed in on what our next steps should be.
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese have made a fortune in huge property deals while the rest of us struggle to scrounge together a deposit.
Bill Shorten has called for Australia to push back on Donald Trump’s tariffs, and while “tempting”, the Trade Minister said he had another plan.
Natalie Barr has confronted Labor over a major broken promise to Aussies prompting them to blame Vladimir Putin.
Anthony Albanese has refused to answer a simple question about his movements on the same day Peter Dutton visited a billionaire’s mansion as a cyclone loomed.
Donald Trump’s right-hand man has taken aim at Australia’s NBN after it was revealed his rival Starlink service could have a role in the Australian federal election.
Our readers have weighed in on rising energy prices, as the political blame game heats up, and a large majority say it will influence how they vote at the federal election.
Clive Palmer faced questioning from a journalist about his use of the term gender in an ad campaign for his political party Trumpet of Patriots.
Clive Palmer has outlined the vision of his new fringe party Trumpet of Patriots, vowing to “make Australia great again”.
The announcement means, no matter who wins the election, major work will start taking place for new rail links in Sydney’s south-west.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for Energy Minister Chris Bowen to be sacked over soaring electricity prices. See where bills will climb and take our poll.
Two Australian reporters in the White House blindsided by Donald Trump’s tariff bombshell got a frank reason by the president’s 27-year-old press secretary.
The Albanese government has presented a new proposal to try and win over Donald Trump as the US commerce secretary took a nasty swipe at Australia.
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
Sky News commentator Andrew Bolt has defended Malcolm Turnbull’s right to free speech on Donald Trump.
A rich-lister believes at least 23 out of the 35 candidates backed by his Climate 200 group have a “very good” chance of winning at the federal election.
Anthony Albanese’s handling of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred could better his fortunes as he heads into an election facing grim poll numbers.
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