Australian politics

Daniel's staffer is alleged to have asked the Australian Financial Review to remove Simon Holmes à Court from an article.

The Albanese government says the role is important for stamping out discrimination.

The Libertarians describe themselves as the 'purist form' of the Liberal Party will likely pick up 15 seats ...

Australia's leader has questioned the ethics of a journalist who recorded a private conversation which he says was ...

The NSW Liberal party's request for an extended local nomination deadline has been denied, reducing options for conservative ...

The embattled CFMEU continues to face scrutiny of corruption and its conduct.

A string of controversies has led to Labor calling for the CFMEU to cut ties with the party.

The federal government has told exporting companies they'll do better business with the introduction of the digital certificates.

As the defection of Muslim Senator Fatima Payman ignites a debate about parties representing different faiths, the prime ...

As Wikileaks founder Julian Assange boarded a plane home to Australia, politicians celebrated his freedom.

The government has appointed 14 women to fill 21 positions across Queensland's government-owned companies.

Australia's immigration minister has once again found himself under fire for saying police were watching criminal migrants with ...

A report into the social, economic, and political environment within Australia has revealed new lows in economic optimism ...

Reflecting on two years in office, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the media is partly to blame ...

About $6.2 billion will go into the initiative.

Lobbying needs to be brought into the light—and properly regulated—say a range of submissions to an inquiry into ...

He now faces a rematch with Labor incumbent Fiona Phillips, who defeated him by fewer than 400 votes ...

The state has Australia's two biggest local councils, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with 3.5 million voters statewide ...

Maritime security, people smuggling, and money laundering are part of the increased cooperation, along with trade and immigration.

Professor George Williams also warned the laws could, in future, be expanded to encompass other areas.

The changes stop employers calling after hours, and includes changes to bargaining, gig workers, independent road transport operators, ...

Labor, which doesn't have a majority in the Senate, is courting crossbench Senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock ...

Former Premier Steven Marshall said he was proud of his handling of the pandemic.

Penny Wong will touch down back in Australia following a week-long visit to the Middle East, as the ...

Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed there have been cross-party discussions on the issue.

Previously, Labor had said it aimed to hold a republic referendum in its second term if re-elected early ...

Fyles' departure and Lawler's ascent signal a turning point for the territory.