Federal politics live: Treasurer Jim Chalmers downplays reports he’s considering capital gains tax overhaul
9m agoWed 4 Feb 2026 at 12:16am Libs/Nats drama extends to vote on beer excise If you’re wondering…
Federal politics live: Liberals to sit alone in parliament after Coalition split
4m agoTue 3 Feb 2026 at 1:19amNationals to ‘take time’ to consider Ley’s offer to reunite Coalition Nationals…
David Littleproud to survive spill, but Sussan Ley’s future uncertain
Nationals believe David Littleproud will comfortably survive a challenge to his leadership, but Liberals expect Sussan Ley will…
Liberal frontbenchers dismiss prospect of imminent challenge to Sussan Ley
Liberal frontbenchers have dismissed the prospect of a leadership challenge to Sussan Ley in the coming sitting period,…
Federal politics: Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor meet in attempt to resolve Liberal leadership — as it happened
2m agoThu 29 Jan 2026 at 3:05am That’s the end of our live blog! And that’s all we’ve…
Littleproud open to Ley meeting after Nationals spill resolved
Nationals Leader David Littleproud is open to meeting with Liberal Leader Sussan Ley in the wake of the…
Littleproud challenged for leadership over ‘political suicide’ split
Nationals leader David Littleproud has knocked back an offer to meet with Liberal leader Sussan Ley in the…
Coalition launches antisemitism taskforce after Bondi terror attack
The Coalition has launched an antisemitism, extremism and counterterrorism taskforce in the wake of the Bondi attack, as…
Federal politics live: PM declares Labor-Greens deal a ‘yesalition’ as environment bill passes
23m agoThu 27 Nov 2025 at 10:54pm Lower house officially rises for the year(ABC News: Matt Roberts) Well,…
Federal politics live: Jim Chalmers denies he directed public service to make cuts to find savings
3m agoTue 25 Nov 2025 at 9:20pm AI guidelines to be released by end of year: Ayres A…
Sussan Ley scrabbling to retain leadership after net zero capitulation puts one advantage at risk
John Howard often repeated that “politics is governed by the iron laws of arithmetic” and right now, basic…
Coalition plans to strip climate from energy operator’s objectives
The Coalition would reduce emissions “year on year” considering the “real performance” of other developed countries and strip…