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As parliament prepares for the long mid-winter break, Labor Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from the party. The young WA Senator was indefinitely suspended from Labor's Caucus, after she crossed the floor to back a Greens motion recognising
From the politics of nuclear energy, to the impact of the Teals in Parliament, Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas tackle all of your burning questions on this The Party Room bonus podcast episode.More InformationWant to feature on the next episo
Julian Assange is now a free man after agreeing a plea deal in the US.The WikiLeaks founder is now back home in Australia, but shadow foreign affairs minister Simon Birmingham has criticised the PM for calling Mr Assange upon his arrival in Ca
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has set up a referendum on energy policy, unveiling the Coalition's long-awaited nuclear plan. And while the Opposition has confirmed the location of the seven proposed sites - which will be tax-payer funded - ma
The political debate has been plunged back into conflict over climate, with Peter Dutton confirming that the Coalition won't set a target for emissions reduction by 2030 before the next election.The Opposition claims Labor can't meet the 43% e
In a moment of bi-partisanship, the Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have condemned the Greens for actions they claim have inflamed pro-Palestine protests.Greens leader Adam Bandt rejected the statements, and has threatened legal actio
Another immigration headache has engulfed the Albanese Government, but the Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has confirmed he won't be stepping down.And while he's got the support of the Prime Minister to remain in the role, there have been mu
Migration has dominated the political debate, following the Opposition leader's budget-in-reply speech last week. Peter Dutton promised to drastically slash migration numbers and improve housing supply - if elected.The Albanese Government and
The Albanese Government handed down its third budget this week, and its flagship policy - Future Made in Australia - is already facing opposition from the Coalition and The Greens. And just weeks after the PM attended one of the nationwide wom
The Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, promising cost of living relief while fighting inflation. But has the Albanese Government got the balance right? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas provide some quick analysis in this
As the Albanese Government prepares for next week's budget, a steady stream of announcements have been drip fed to the public.But pressure is mounting on the Treasurer to reduce inflation in the budget, after RBA Governor Michele Bullock refus
Following an emergency National Cabinet meeting, the Government announced nearly $1 billion of additional funding to combat violence against women.The Prime Minister has declared the issue a "national crisis" and says his government is acting
The legal feud between Elon Musk and the Australian Government is intensifying. The PM has labelled Mr Musk an "egotist", while Elon Musk has lashed out at what he says is the Australian government's "censorship". So just how expansive are the
Political leaders face a tough test amid concerns about social cohesion following a difficult week for Australians, who’ve been left reeling over two stabbing attacks.Six people were killed in a knife attack at Bondi Junction shopping centre a
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has suggested the Albanese Government is considering recognising Palestinian statehood, saying a two-state solution is "the only hope" for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Despite bi-partisan support for a t
The Albanese Government has failed to pass its rushed immigration detention bill. The Coalition formed an unusual alliance with Greens and the crossbench to delay a vote on the bill, claiming more scrutiny was needed.And the issue has raised b
Former US President Donald Trump has reprimanded former PM Kevin Rudd in an interview, saying he heard he was "a little bit nasty" and warning if that if Ambassador Rudd is "at all hostile he won't be there for long". So, what could this mean
The Government appears to be on the verge of a major shift in funding Australia's aged care system. It comes after taskforce set up to review funding models suggested moving more to a means tested user pays system. And the Coalition is continu
Australia hosted ASEAN leaders in a special summit in Melbourne this week as key differences over China were set aside.
In an explosive briefing, ASIO boss Mike Burgess revealed a former Australian politician "sold out their country" after being recruited by a foreign intelligence service. In the wake of the revelations, former Treasurer Joe Hockey has called f
A political storm has broken out, after a boat with 40 asylum seekers landed in a remote section of the WA Coast. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has criticised the Government for being weak on border security, while the Prime Minster accused t
Footage of Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce lying on his back on a Canberra footpath, drunk and swearing into his phone has raised questions about the conduct of Parliamentarians, and his future in the party.And the Albanese Government tabled its Cl
Parliament returned from summer break this week, and the Albanese Government has already managed to secure wins on some key policies.The Opposition conceded it wouldn't "stand in the way" of Labor's changes to stage 3 tax cuts. And after much
The Albanese Government has returned from the summer break with a bang, announcing changes to the contentious stage 3 tax cuts. And while the redesign means a larger tax cut for over 11 million Australians, will the benefits outweigh a broken
The Albanese Government has changed its position on a ceasefire in Gaza this week, signing the U.N. General Assembly resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.The Opposition has criticised the move, suggesting the Government caved to "dome
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