Australia will impose a diplomatic boycott on the February Winter Olympics in China. But the Australian team will still take part.
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will announce a comprehensive reform of regulations governing the payments system, to bring it up to date with innovations such as digital wallets and cryptocurrency.
Word from The Hill: Michelle Grattan on Labor’s climate policy and Liberal’s fight for Warringah
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
There is a push within the Liberal party, backed by Scott Morrison, for former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to run for the seat of Warringah. As the Liberals are desperate to get this seat back from independent Zali Steggall.
Anthony Albanese on Sunday will unveil its “Future Made in Australia Skills Plan” which will deliver up to 20,000 extra university places and fund 465,000 free TAFE places
Labor has released their much anticipated “Powering Australia” climate policy, committing to reduce emissions by 43%.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Vice-Chancellor Paddy Nixon.
Education Minister Alan Tudge has been forced to stand aside as former staffer Rachelle Miller accuses him of acting violently towards her.
Former staffer Rachelle Miller made sensational allegations on the last day of parliament for 2021.
In a shock to no one, former Attorney-General Christian Porter announces he will not run again for his seat of Pearce. Meanwhile Health Minister Greg Hunt is also set to quit at next year’s election
The Morrison government is setting up a parliamentary inquiry to put big tech companies “under the microscope” over dangers posed to people’s wellbeing by toxic material on their sites.
Word from The Hill: Politicians condemn bad behaviour, and then behave badly
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s 2021 Mapping Social Cohesion Report found that while concern about the pandemic ebbs and flows, COVID has not shaken the nation’s social cohesion.
The Morrison government has delayed its plan to open the international border on Wednesday to skilled workers and students, as it awaits more information about the Omicron variant of COVID. Cabinet’s national…
University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
The overwhelming impression the Morrison government has projected this week is one of chaos. There has been one encouraging sign as a new generation of Liberal moderates belatedly raise their voices.
The Morrison government is pushing for universities to shift focus to commercialising their research, announcing $242.7 million for a yet-to-be-selected small group of “trailblazer” universities
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jenny McAllister on domestic violence
Michelle Grattan speakers with Senator Jenny McAllister about Labor's plan to combat domestic violence.
For a leader with something of a fetish about having things under control, Scott Morrison is in a painful place. Just now, it seems, very little is controllable.
An initiative to be announced by Labor on Wednesday promises to appoint a domestic violence commissioner and provide funds for 500 new community sector workers to help women in crisis.
Word from The Hill: Christmas can’t come too soon for Morrison
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
Scott Morrison has again had his integrity questioned over his decision to provide loose-with-the-truth answers during question time
University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
Morrison has started the campaign trail but with parliament back next week, two key pieces of legislation will be in the spotlight: the religious discrimination bill and a bill for the long-awaited integrity commission,
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Liberal Dave Sharma on 2030 target
Liberal backbencher Dave Sharma, a former diplomat, discusses climate policy, the religious discrimination legislation, a national integrity commission, voter ID, China, and the Liberal party.
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