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Joe Kelly is The Australian’s Washington correspondent, covering news and politics from the US capital. He is an experienced political reporter, having previously been the masthead’s National Affairs Editor and Canberra bureau chief, having joined the parliamentary press gallery in 2010.

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Fair Work Commission President Iain Ross appearing before a Senate committee in Parliament House. Picture Gary Ramage

Industrial umpire unveils changes

Employers will first learn they are being accused of unfair dismissal in a phone call in a Fair Work Commission shake-up.

Joe Kelly

The Nation

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during a press conference in Sydney on Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AAP Image/Jeremy Ng) NO ARCHIVING

PM’s unmet expectations grate

Liberal MPs have sounded the alarm on Malcolm Turnbull’s ability to run an effective campaign.

Joe Kelly

National Affairs

Prime Minister of Australia and Leader of the Liberal Party, Malcolm Turnbull talks at a press conference outside State Parliament in Sydney today. Pic Jenny Evans

PM won’t rule out tax flip

Malcolm Turnbull has left the door open to policy changes following by-election result amid pressure to overhaul tax plan.

Joe Kelly

National Affairs

26/07/18 Opposition leader Bill Shorten during a press conference in Devonport with Labor candidate Justine Keay ahead of the 2018 Braddon by-election. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Make-or-break test for Shorten

Bill Shorten’s future as Labor leader could turn on the result in today’s Longman by-election.

Ben Packham and Joe Kelly

National Affairs

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ONLY- Pictured is an Eastern Pygmy Possum which will be released back into North Head at Manly which hasn't been in the area since the 1940's. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Snowy 2.0 ‘a risk to fauna’

The Snowy 2.0 hydro project could damage the habitats of several threatened native species, including a native mouse.

Joe Kelly

Climate

18/07/18 - POLITICS - Labor Front bencher Mark Butler - whose seat of Port Adelaide is being abolished at the next election and will move to Hindmarsh. Picture SARAH REED

Labor backs unions against NEG

Labor has endorsed the union movement’s decision to oppose Malcolm Turnbull’s signature energy policy.

Joe Kelly

exclusiveNational Affairs

Australian Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, May 21, 2018. AGL announced on Monday it had knocked back the purchase request from Alinta Energy to buy the Liddell power station for $250 million because it wasn't in its best interests, despite government pressure. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Big power users eye NEG deal

Big power users are close to winning a major concession on planned moves to force them to guarantee electricity supply.

Joe Kelly and Perry Williams

ExclusiveNational Affairs

Jo-anne Schofield national secretary, United Voice. SUpplied

Union ‘destroyed documents’

The hospitality workers’ union faces serious allegations it adopted a policy of document destruction in breach of its legal obligations.

Joe Kelly

ExclusiveHealth

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten (right) speaks to the media with SA Shadow Minister for Health Chris Picton after a tour of the Summit Health Centre in Mt Barker, Adelaide, Friday, July 13, 2018. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Shorten’s secret health cap vow

Bill Shorten is preparing a retreat on his proposed 2 per cent cap on health insurance premium increases.

Joe Kelly

National Affairs

Alan Jones and Mark Latham book Launchat Manjit's restaurant.Mark and Alan taste test.The Wharf, 10/49 Lime St, King St Wharf, Sydney.Picture's Darren Leigh Roberts

‘Far from PM’: ALP attacks ex-leader

Key ALP figures have accused Mark Latham of betrayal and attacked his record.

Joe Kelly and Rachel Baxendale

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