Politics

The International Monetary Fund says a major package of changes, from tax to land supply, are needed to make Australian housing more affordable.

Housing affordability

Five Australian cities are now in world’s top 20 most expensive

The International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing, across all international metrics, is some of the most expensive in the world.

by Shane Wright

NSW Labor candidate for Oatley Ash Ambihaipahar, partner of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Jodie Haydon, and wife of NSW Labor leader Chris Minns, Anna Minns take a selfie whist handing out pamphlets at Mortdale Station.

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Political leadership

Albanese’s third ‘captain’s call’ raises hackles in factional seat battle

by James Massola

Vale

Politicians from across the aisle farewell ‘man of conviction’ Kevin Andrews

by Holly Hales

Daniel Duggan was arrested in Australia at the request of the US.

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Defence

Wife claims government buried decision on extradition of ex-fighter pilot to US

by James Massola and William Davis

The RBA may not cut rates in its first post-Christmas meeting.

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Interest rates

The RBA might delay cutting rates – again. There’s a silver lining for some

by Shane Wright

Opinion & Perspectives

America and Australia tell a tale of two pandemics, and their political outcomes

While Australians challenged fireworks cancellations last week, the richest man in the world was busy lobbying America’s president-elect for a shutdown.

Sean Kelly

Columnist

‘Internal’ exile is in fashion, and that’s where I’m headed this summer

Taking comfort in simple pleasures – such as reading – can provide us with a shield against the world’s woes. Toughness can wait.

Jacqueline Maley

Columnist and senior journalist

The nation has lost its horsepower. Why? Because our leaders are too scared to act

The mid-year economic update is a dismal portrait of a mediocre nation, but both sides of politics are culpable.

David Crowe

Chief political correspondent

Federal

The footage of Oscar Jenkins, with his wrists bound, was shared widely by pro-Russian social media accounts.

Russia-Ukraine war

Albanese seeks ‘positive outcome’ for Australian volunteer fighter captured by Russia

Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine when footage of him appeared on social media.

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by Natassia Chrysanthos

Housing affordability

Five Australian cities are now in world’s top 20 most expensive

The International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing, across all international metrics, is some of the most expensive in the world.