Today
Four-ship Chinese flotilla could be headed to Australia: Defence
Defence Force chief David Johnston has updated Senate Estimates on the status of the PLA vessels; Communications Minister was pressed on expenses for UN trip; Protester forces Vic Parliament adjournment. Follow live.
Yesterday
Libs agree with rejecting recommendations in ‘Jobs for Mates’ report
Shadow finance minister James Paterson slammed the delay in releasing the ‘Jobs for Mates’ report but supported Labor’s decision to ignore some recommendations. Follow live.
This Month
Watt rules out adding gas to fast track list with Coalition
Environment Minister Murray Watt says allowing gas projects to access the new approval fast lane won’t be necessary; a new Defence Delivery Agency will improve the quality of Defence spending, Marles says. Follow live.
November
‘My door is always open’, Littleproud tells Joyce
New environment laws demonise farmers, says Nationals leader David Littleproud, who has also offered an olive branch to Barnaby Joyce. Follow live updates.
Trump to ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’
The US President made the announcement in a Thanksgiving post on Truth Social; Pat Cummins remains injured and will not play in the second test of the Ashes series. Follow live.
Littleproud ‘deeply disappointed’ in Joyce resignation
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says Barnaby Joyce asked for space despite him citing insufficient communication from leadership as the reason he left the party. Follow live.
Emergency warnings issued as NSW faces wild weather
The NSW RFS have issued two emergency warnings for fires burning near regional towns; thousands without power after monstrous storm lashes Sydney. Follow live.
‘She felt shut down’: lessons to learn from Hanson suspension, Pocock says
Independent Senator David Pocock backed the move to suspend Hanson but suggested Senate conventions should have been followed when she initially presented her bill; Russia strikes Kyiv in early morning drone attack. Follow live.
Senate suspended after Hanson’s burqa stunt
One Nation leader wears head covering in Senate, repeating her appearance in 2017; The Coalition are focusing on energy policy in Question Time but the minister responsible is on his way back from COP. Follow live.
Watt calls on Greens or Coalition to make a deal on green laws
Greens say they will ‘kick the tires’ on Labor’s offer; Amelia Hamer wins Liberal preselection for Malvern. As it happened.
No issues raised with Future Made in Australia by US, Farrell says
Trade minister Don Farrell says the Trump administration has not once voiced an issue with the policy. Follow live.
Speakman to quit as leader of NSW Libs: reports
WATCH LIVE: Mark Speakman is expected to step down when he addresses the media at 5pm, moderate Kellie Sloane predicted to take leadership role; two debuts in Australian test cricket team. Follow live.
PM compares Coalition energy policy to viral meme
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has likened the Coalition’s energy policy to viral ‘six seven’ trend; Liberal moderate Andrew Bragg pushes for Coalition to support environmental law changes. Follow live.
We can hit net zero goals, says Westpac CEO Miller
WATCH LIVE: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller told an economic committee that net zero is a “nation building” exercise; Earlier, CBA’s Matt Comyn backed a migration rate of 180,000 a year. Follow live.
Burke cancels visa of South African neo-Nazi
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke cancelled the man’s visa after he participated in a protest outside NSW state Parliament with about 60 other neo-Nazis. Follow live.
Coalition announce ‘technology agnostic’ energy plan
The Liberal and National party leaders say their energy plan will be technology ‘agnostic’ with a focus on bringing prices down. Follow live.
Minns slams Coalition, Greens over workers’ compensation bill changes
NSW Premier Chris Minns slams the Coalition and Greens; US Secretary of War vows to protect “America’s neighbourhood” amid tensions with Venezuela. Follow live.
‘We are not anti-renewables’: Ley; Trump signs bill ending shutdown
Sussan Ley says net zero emissions would be “welcome” but will not be pursued by a future Coalition government; US President Donald Trump has signed the bill ending the US government shutdown.
Ley’s main rival and key ally abandon net zero
Sussan Ley’s leadership rival Angus Taylor backs calls to drop net zero; Australian home loans soar to record. Follow live.
No end to US flight chaos despite shutdown deal
US flights will continue to be disrupted, despite shutdown deal; Paul Keating says he told Gough Whitlam to have governor general arrested. Follow live.