US election 2024 as it happened: Kamala Harris to give closing argument at site of January 6 riots; Trump to hold rally in Pennsylvania
Harris hopes her event will draw a stark contrast between her and her opponent, while Trump visits a state with a strong Latino vote amid the racist joke fallout.
- by Nick Ralston, James Massola and Stephanie Peatling
Latest
Democratic National Convention day four as it happened: Kamala Harris accepts party nomination; Pink performs with daughter
Kamala Harris has formally accepted presidential nomination on the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention.
- by Stephanie Peatling, Farrah Tomazin and Shelby Garlick
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Burke dismisses as ‘idiotic’ opposition claims he would be soft on Palestinian refugees
Palestinian community leaders want a permanent visa scheme for the 1300 people who have fled the conflict in Gaza.
- by Paul Sakkal and Stephanie Peatling
Anthony Albanese calls for Barnaby Joyce to be sacked after comments likening ballot papers to bullets
The Nationals MP apologised for the comments earlier on Monday.
- by Stephanie Peatling
Analysis
Political leadership
The two problem portfolios that Labor must turn into strengths
Anthony Albanese has given Tony Burke and Clare O’Neil two huge jobs - and two huge opportunities.
- by Stephanie Peatling
Tony Burke’s new ‘super portfolio’: Immigration and home affairs shift hands in reshuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a revamped ministerial line-up to take to the next federal election.
- by Stephanie Peatling
Anthony Albanese to announce fresh faces in ministerial reshuffle to boost team for election battle
A new ministerial line up will be announced on Sunday as the government seeks to build momentum against the Coalition.
- by Stephanie Peatling
Australia, Canada and NZ call for an immediate ceasefire to end catastrophic human suffering in Gaza
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined with his New Zealand and Canada counterparts to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
- by Stephanie Peatling
MPs to get biggest pay rise in a decade
Federal politicians will get a pay rise on Thursday after the agency that sets MPs’ wages said previous pay reviews had been conservative.
- by Stephanie Peatling
Updated
Vale
Former Howard government minister Peter Reith dies after battle with Alzheimer’s disease
He was the industrial relations minister in the Howard government which introduced tough reforms following the 1998 waterfront dispute.
- by Stephanie Peatling and Latika Bourke
Anthony Albanese suggests Scott Morrison could have taken on further portfolios
Scott Morrison says his actions were “unconventional” but a “safeguard”.
- by Stephanie Peatling
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