US cost-of-living punishment a warning for all leaders
Australians shouldn't expect much relief out of the US midterm elections but the results paint a grim picture for governments battling cost-of-living pressures.
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New Zealand electoral laws ban campaigning and media reporting on election day before 7pm, when polling places close.
Despite Donald Trump's party losing power in US Congress, cabinet members in Australia say the way they deal with the White House will remain the same.
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has accused the ACT government of failing public housing tenants with disability after an inquiry found Housing ACT missed opportunities to access up to $36 million in Commonwealth funding.
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Former minister and defence chief to dissect AUKUS plan
More questions are being asked about a flagship submarine treaty following a months-long public inquiry and as naval experts flag broader sustainability issues.
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Plea for youth voices online as social ban case begins
The High Court of Australia is consider whether limiting political engagement of children outweighs the harm done by social media platforms.
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Early access to super deepens cracks between Liberals
The opposition insists a proposal to grant early access to superannuation is under review after a backbencher claimed most Liberals want to abandon the idea.
The widow of a journalist in Gaza who worked for ABC has lambasted a Liberal MP for incorrectly alleging he was a Hamas militant which she later backtracked on.
Polling suggests the Nationals will be lucky to win three seats at the next federal election as the rural party's leader moves chambers to sidestep One Nation.
Sliding approval ratings are piling on the pain for Labor frontbenchers under pressure to tighten belts and put a lid on inflation.
The finance minister has admitted to "robust discussions" within government as Labor comes under pressure to rein in spending.
With the government facing rising pressure over inflation and a likely fresh rate rise, Anthony Albanese is meeting Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean.
Whether dishing out staffers is an abuse of the prime minister's power is being debated as Labor denies it's trying to entice a One Nation MP to defect.
Without the coalition or the Greens, the government cannot get the parliamentary approval needed to ratify the Australian-European Union free trade agreement.
Two of the leading figures behind Australia's modern immigration system say the community has been left behind as the debate over migration figures flares up.
The Canberra Liberals have introduced legislation to strengthen suicide prevention in the ACT by requiring government agencies to coordinate their efforts and publicly report on progress.
The One Nation leader has said an amendment will be moved in the lower house to establish the party's Super Pay Boost policy.
Australia is pleased with Palestine's reform progress despite lingering doubts around demilitarisation, governance and a stuttering path to democracy.
One Nation's Bluey cartoons have drawn criticism from political counterparts, and a colouring book has come under fire for being inappropriate.
