LIVE
Politics live news Australia: Budget’s 'ongoing investment’ to address disadvantage
In the clearest indication of structural changes in the May budget, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher announces ‘significant cost of living package’ to be unveiled next month.
Welcome to The Weekend Australian's live coverage of the day's political events and major headlines.
Join the conversation
Add your comment to this story
Ley battles against the opposition leader curse
Of the seven politicians before Sussan Ley to take on the leadership of a party defeated at a recent election, only one – Anthony Albanese – has gone on to become prime minister.
Read more
Australia won’t join France in recognising Palestine as state: PM
Anthony Albanese has backed away from France’s movement to recognise a Palestinian state by September, but has slammed the ‘completely indefensible’ civilian death toll in Gaza.
Read more
To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register
Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout