Federal

Labor’s gas boost opens new front in crossbench election battle

Teal independents, the Greens and even Labor MPs are pushing back against the government’s gas plan as a Morrison-era rerun.

5 minutes ago
by Mike Foley

Latest

ADF chief rejects China spying claim after helicopter flare incident

The incident, where a Chinese jet dropped flares in the path of a navy helicopter, has caused tension between Australia and the nation’s biggest trading partner.

2 hours ago
by Andrew Probyn

Opinion

When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention

The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.

Today, 3.30pm
by David Crowe

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University chiefs seek federal advice on ‘intifada’ calls

The universities have written to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to gain formal advice on whether the pro-Palestinian demand is a breach of federal law.

Today, 12.23pm
by David Crowe

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Laws for immigration detainees only drafted after landmark High Court ruling

A freedom-of-information request has revealed Home Affairs officials did not draft legislation until after the November High Court ruling on immigration detention.

Today, 11.56am
by Angus Thompson

Opinion

Albanese’s is an ‘experimental’ government – and it looks like the experiment is failing

It’s the first federal government I’ve seen that has sought to build most of its political and policy mandate after winning office rather than before it.

Today, 5.00am
by Shaun Carney

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Study every death, tackle alcohol: DV commissioner’s urgent advice

As new analysis shows federal spending on family, domestic and sexual violence has soared from $2 million to $644 million over the last 10 years, experts are asking for better evidence and more action.