Liberal Party will not publish its internal review into the 2025 election loss
An autopsy of the federal Liberal Party’s disastrous 2025 election loss will not be made public, in a…
MPs can still take partners and children on work trips under new family travel rules
Politicians can still charge taxpayers for taking their partners and children on work-related trips outside Canberra under new…
Liberal Party election autopsy delayed after Peter Dutton suggests report defames him and his staff
The release of the Liberal Party’s review into its disastrous 2025 election campaign has been delayed because former…
Bondi royal commission must look at Peter Dutton, Mike Pezzullo
Assuming the royal commission into which Anthony Albanese has been forced is a serious attempt to “examine the…
Populism isn’t dead in Australia, it’s waiting for the right leader
Since Labor’s victory, the threat of right‑wing populism has not gone away — it has grown increasingly palpable. Carl…
Voter study shows Coalition loses status as better economic manager
For the first time in decades, the Coalition has lost its perceived advantage on economic management, according to…
Labor to squeeze public service, sparking warnings of job losses
Katy Gallagher and Jim Chalmers have put the squeeze on the federal public service to avoid a budget…
What Trump’s China message means for Australia
Anthony Albanese says Donald Trump’s comments about US Ambassador Kevin Rudd were “just banter”, while Liberal Senator Jane…
Demanding a return to office, Dutton says women seeking flexible work can find job-sharing arrangements
An election promise to end work from home arrangements for public servants would not disadvantage women, the Coalition…
Australia splits with US to recognise Palestine
Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state, with the prime minister suggesting the move was “the…
Australians too dependent on government, says Sussan Ley
Sussan Ley will warn in her first major economic speech as opposition leader that Australians are too dependent…
Federal Coalition gave up middle ground to appease conservative groups, Queensland premier says
Queensland’s LNP premier says the federal Coalition gave up the political middle ground at the recent election, trying…