The head of ASIO Mike Burgess has outlined Australia security situation in his annual threat assessment.
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The government had little choice but to agree to the extension, which will take several hundred million off its projected savings.
Australians have become much more gloomy, with this years Lowy poll showing pessimism almost across the board.
The Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues as the sitting fortnight looms.
The departing Liberal frontbencher also said it’s ‘mad’ to be talking about doing deals with One Nation so far from an election.
Pauline Hanson’s first-ever – and perhaps only-ever – appearance at the National Press Club was Hanson off the leash.
The Liberals’ loss of Jonno Duniam prompts wider questions about how politics is operating these days.
The opposition is losing one of its most effective shadow ministers.
It was imperative to have the post-Bondi royal commission, but the evidence to come will highlight and could even exacerbate the strains in our fractured society.
The Albanese government latest budget has given fodder to those seeking to feed the disillusionment that is overtaking a growing number of Australians.
The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a ‘disaster’ for Labor.
Tony Abbott, the Liberals’ new activist federal president, is preparing to convene meetings around the country in an effort to drum up membership and support for the struggling party. After the Newspoll…
Debate around the budget rolls on as Pauline Hanson prepares herself for centre stage.
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls ‘mild’ budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.
The controversial AUKUS pact continues to cause headaches for the government - even within its own ranks.
On the back of her party’s recent success, Pauline Hanson’s confidence is soaring - and she’s backing herself for the top job.
New Liberal federal president Tony Abbott has sought to rally the party, pitching a new direction for the Liberals.
At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Now almost three years after it was set up, the NACC continues to be rocked by internal scandals and complaints.
Andrew Hastie has become a special target for One Nation over his willingness to give evidence against Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith.
The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat last year, said his party was now ‘fighting for its existence’ – and can’t ignore the need to work with One Nation.
The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into Brereton by the NACC Inspector, and a day before he’ll appear at Senate estimates.
The flirtation by some “teals” with the idea of forming a new party is part of the major shakeup underway in our political system.
The former prime minister has been nominated unopposed.
The Albanese government has found itself on the thorny end of a social media campaign post-budget as it watches One Nation ride a wave.
The foreign minister has condemned the actions of Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir towards detainees.
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