Election 2026: National’s Nicola Willis says New Zealanders are ‘impatient’ for expecting quick cost-of-living turnaround
“I think that they are impatient.” Challenged by Bridge on her language, Willis said she had “sympathy” for…
Two Chinese nationals accused of foreign interference granted bail in ACT Magistrates Court
Two Chinese nationals have been released on bail by the ACT Magistrates Court after they were arrested for…
Federal politics live: Liberal moderates propose petition for Angus Taylor to prove support for Ley leadership spill
12m agoTue 10 Feb 2026 at 6:00am Kovacic confirms petition proposal for leadership challenge Liberal senator Maria Kovacic has…
Federal politics live: Ley ally warns colleagues they would be criticised for ‘political assassination’
3m agoMon 9 Feb 2026 at 1:13am Energy Minister’s more than $60,000 phone bill due to a department…
Nationals issue Ley with reunion counteroffer as deadline looms
The Nationals have settled on a counteroffer for a Coalition reunion in a bid to buy more time…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers would be ‘sacked’ from a public company over his inability to lower inflation: Senator Bridget McKenzie
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ economic abilities have been lashed by Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie, after Australians saw rates increase…
Federal politics live: Penny Wong responds to call for Australia to arrest Israeli president
35m agoWed 4 Feb 2026 at 11:00pm Nationals have shown Sussan Ley ‘restraint’ and ‘respect’ David Littleproud has…
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 live: Federal government to increase hospital funding by $25b
Just nowFri 30 Jan 2026 at 1:44am A quick recap We’re still waiting on the final communique from…