Today in History, May 9: The ‘magnificent’ opening of Australia’s first federal parliament
The opening of Australia’s first parliament in 1901 is one of those rare events in the country’s history…
Tasmanian parliament calls for new stadium cost estimate amid rising global construction costs
Tasmania’s lower house has passed a motion calling for updated cost estimates for the Hobart stadium amid rising…
Victorian government spruiks first surplus in seven years in 2026 budget
The Victorian government has failed to meaningfully tackle soaring debt, instead continuing to focus on cost-of-living programs and…
Resources companies fight gas tax push at parliamentary inquiry
Representatives from Australia’s resources industry have fiercely argued against introducing a 25 per cent on gas exports or…
Andrew Clennell: Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen perpetuating ‘fraud on Australians’ about its net zero priorities
The Labor government should scrap the pretence it cares about renewables and be upfront with Australians, Sky News…
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation draws level with Labor on 27 per cent primary vote for first time in Sky News Pulse history
One Nation has surged to equal first place in the latest Sky News Pulse, tying with Labor on…
Lawyer Vanessa Bleyer to replace Peter Whish-Wilson as Greens senator for Tasmania
Tasmanian environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer will move to federal politics after being named the replacement for outgoing Greens…
New ministers appointed to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet in Victoria after resignations
Four new ministers have been promoted to cabinet unopposed at a meeting of Labor MPs at Victorian parliament…
Veteran Victorian ministers stand down ahead of November state election
Three veteran Labor MPs will stand down from their roles in cabinet and will not contest Victoria’s state…
Three Tasmanian MPs share their experiences with mental health and politics
Politics has a mental health problem, or at least the politicians do. A nationwide survey of almost 300…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
SA Voice members say some First Nations voters felt ‘judged racially’ by electoral staff
South Australia’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister will consider an independent review of the state’s Voice to Parliament election, following…