Migration will be higher than forecast, Chalmers concedes
Jim Chalmers' admission opens Labor up to Coalition criticism over its management of the post-pandemic surge in migrant arrivals.
Welcome to The Weekend Australian's live politics blog, Politics Now.
Join the conversation
Albanese government to take no action on ABC’s Pell breach
Despite the public statement of intent from the ABC/The Monthly to publish the Pell material again, the Department of Social Services has decided no further action will be taken.
Read more
‘Fine man’ Albanese still has work to do on Trump’s tariffs
The political optics demand the PM secures a win on tariffs, not least of all to buttress attacks that he is a weak leader. The early signs are encouraging that he may well get there.
Read more