Joyce exits, Turnbull returns as Ghosts of Christmas Past haunt parliament
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‘Feral Senate’: How voters keep the government on its toes
Democracies never stop changing. Even among those whose parameters are — like ours — staked out by constitutions…
Combating Neo-Nazis is a ‘wicked problem’ for governments
When Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell appeared last week in a Melbourne court for a bail hearing, after jail…
Tony Abbott admits he was fighting the urge to thump journalist in 2011 interview
In the densely packed annals of hostile encounters between Australian political figures and the journalists who report on…
Katter’s present comes early, Coalition stalls on net zero New Year’s resolution
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Lidia Thorpe’s ‘burn down Parliament House’ remark faces AFP probe
The Australian Federal Police has issued a rare statement confirming it is investigating whether independent senator Lidia Thorpe…
Ley fires off letters, Albanese reminds everyone he’s home
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Bruce Lehrmann seeks funding to pay for legal representation over raids at his home in 2024
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has launched Federal Court action, seeking funding for legal representation at a National…
David Pocock, Greens, Coalition unite to force Labor aged care U-Turn in 35 minutes
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Chinese embassy concert commemorating Japan’s WWII defeat blocked from Parliament House
Australian officials scuppered a Chinese embassy plan to host a concert in the heart of Parliament House to…
Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal over his failed defamation case ends abruptly as justices express frustration
Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal over his failed defamation case has ended abruptly, after Federal Court judges expressed frustration with…
Albanese seeks call with Netanyahu as pressure mounts to recognise state of Palestine
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