Why Albo’s ‘scared’ of young people
The Prime Minister has made a bold assessment on the state of democracy, signalling out one group of Aussies in particular.
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PM’s girlfriend stuns at Midwinter Ball
Australian politicians and special guests have frocked up for a night of glitz and glamour in the Great Hall at Parliament House.
Meat imports from 70 countries banned
Australia has announced harsh new bans on some meat imports from 70 countries, as a disease with the ability to wipe out an entire industry spreads.
Timor’s $100bn demand to Australia
Timor-Leste’s leader has made a simple demand to Australia: give us the money or we’ll keep pushing for a contentious project to go ahead.
New law to get Boomers to sell homes
Labor is poised to introduce a new law to try to get older Australians to downsize and free up larger homes for young families.
‘Paralytic’: MP denies driving home drunk
Explosive accusations have been made in parliament suggesting an MP tried to drive home from parliament while “paralytically drunk”.
‘Assault’: Albo cops it over major promise
The Prime Minister has copped a massive spray from his Solomon Islands counterpart, but he claims there is nothing to see here.
Maverick MP’s wild question to Albo
Maverick independent MP Bob Katter has delivered a wild question to the PM on a topic close to many Australians’ hearts.
‘Quit’: RBA boss under pressure over rate hike
Philip Lowe is facing calls to resign after he broke a major promise to Australian homeowners.
Big cut to the cost of medicines
Anthony Albanese will slash the cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines to just $30 a script under new cost of living measures.
Senator’s history-making first speech
A Senator has created history with her emotional maiden speech, in which she recalled her earliest memories of racism in Australia.
Fury over plan to charge city drivers
A senior state minister claims an idea to charge drivers even more has been ruled out, despite a mention of the concept in a newly released report.
Job workers are leaving ‘in droves’
A system “held together by Band-Aids for years” is forcing workers to quit “in droves”. Now they’re taking action.
Unusual detail in ex-staffer’s huge payout
Two Liberal frontbenchers have been named in a taxpayer-funded payout to an ex-staffer, with one telling word in the document.
PM reveals big issue in Aussie budget
As Australians continue to struggle with the rising cost of living, the Prime Minister says some “difficult decisions” are coming.
Wong’s China fears confirmed
The Foreign Minister has spoken out on a report that lays bare the “harrowing” treatment of one group of people.
Bill’s zinger as he blasts Qantas plan
A well-timed zinger about the embattled national carrier has left a Today show host in stitches.
‘I’ve picked up the bug’: ScoMo’s new passion
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has opened up about his future plans in a wide-ranging TV interview.
‘Painful cost’: ScoMo’s deep regret
Scott Morrison has revealed one “deep regret” he had during his time as PM in his first interview since his election loss.
‘Misogynistic thug’: Parliament erupts
The Prime Minister has erupted in parliament in defence of one of his ministers, who could have breached their code of conduct.
Photo of Parliament exposes problem
A revealing photo taken inside Parliament House has exposed one thing ignored by almost all Senators.
Why archaic law could be dumped
A bill to send a controversial law to the scrap heap has kicked off in the Senate amid fears it could be knocked back once again.
Albo roasted over welfare move
Anthony Albanese has been roasted for trying to take credit for something which occurs automatically every six months.
‘Thought I would die’: MP brought to tears
Independent MP Dai Le has broken down while sharing memories of her refugee past during her first speech to parliament.
Unlikely winners in inflation crisis
Some Australians are cashing in on welfare changes and pocketing hundreds of dollars in the process.
Albo clashes over tax cuts
The Prime Minister has doubled down on plans to keep a “highly discriminatory” scheme put in place by the Morrison government.
Albo won’t budge on childcare change
A federal minister has explained why the Albanese government is not ‘rushing’ to introduce its landmark promised child care subsidy reforms.
Dutton’s savage ad after summit
Peter Dutton has released a defiant ad on social media after snubbing the Prime Minister’s job summit on Friday.
How Australia’s migrant surge will work
Anthony Albanese has explained how the boost to Australian migration will work, as the country battles a skills crisis.
Albo considers huge boost to parental leave
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he’s open to discussing expanding the current national parental leave pay from 18 to 26 weeks to help new parents.
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