Anthony Albanese wants politicians to turn down the heat, but a crossbench senator’s angry outburst and fresh questions over a $6 million golf club grant have turned it back on him, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan could move to the House of Representatives by contesting Capricornia in 2028, following Nationals MP Michelle Landry’s retirement announcement, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The attack on Helen Haines has forced politicians to confront the ugliness of political discourse, but lasting change will require a broader reckoning with society’s growing incivility, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
For political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN, Mathias Cormann’s warning against imitating populists carries a pointed message for the Coalition as it struggles to counter One Nation’s growing appeal.
Greens leader David Shoebridge faces a growing party crisis after Jordon Steele-John publicly disputed claims he had agreed to take leave amid an investigation into allegations against him, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The government will struggle to rescue its health rebate cut without another budget backtrack, and any concession could cost big dollars just when it needs to protect the budget's savings, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Anthony Albanese’s apparent snub of Jim Chalmers has reignited scrutiny of their underlying tensions, as Labor’s leadership succession takes shape.
MICHELLE GRATTAN reports Jim Chalmers has warned progressives against mocking One Nation voters, arguing Labor must understand their frustrations rather than dismiss them.
What began as a promising political opportunity has become a migration minefield for Angus Taylor, caught between One Nation’s tougher stance and business concerns, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Jane Hume has taken aim at Labor’s workplace relations regime, but the Coalition remains wary of promising the sweeping reforms many in its political base want, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says Anthony Albanese heads to Pacific climate talks with pressing problems at home, as another rate rise intensifies the economic blame game.
The Albanese government is strengthening its defences against rogue AI activity in the wake of the OpenAI breach of a government website and ahead of the report from a taskforce it established to investigate the incident.
