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Queensland remains the only state still to join the agreement, which ties federal funding to schools to specific measures, such as phonics checks.
Peter Dutton and the government have continued to display their support for Ukraine in the face of the attacks by Donald Trump.
The Albanese government will freeze the indexation on beer in a ‘commonsense’ measure, despite Chalmers having said the increase wouldn’t have...
The Albanese government has seen an unexpected and unwanted entry of the Chinese military into the upcoming election campaign as national security...
In these scrappy days before the prime minister announces the election date, the personal insults are flying.
We're joined today by Tom Rogers, recently retired as Electoral Commissioner. As commissioner, Rogers oversaw three federal elections and the...
Peter Dutton has launched a game of one-upmanship after Albanese at the weekend unveiled Labor’s $8.5 billion health policy that promises near...
Peter Dutton has launched a game of one-upmanship after Albanese at the weekend unveiled Labor’s $8.5 billion health policy that promises near...
The Albanese government on Sunday will pledge $8.5 billion for Medicare, declaring this would enable all Australians to have access to bulk billing by...
The government finds itself having to speak softly with an administration it hopes to get a concession on tariffs from. While Peter Dutton doesn’t...
ASIO chief Mike Burgess has warned that over the next five years Australia’s security environment will become more dynamic.
We talk to productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood about the housing challenge, as well as Australia's parlous productivity performance...
The cut is unlikely to be a major vote changer, but it was absolutely vital to the government.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will finally investigate whether six people referred to it by the Royal Commission into Robodebt.
The cut is unlikely to be a major vote changer, but it was absolutely vital to the government.
While the government aims to shore up its credentials on housing, the Coalition takes aim at recalcitrant insurance companies.
When parliamentarians left Canberra on Thursday after the fortnight sitting, federal politics had the air of an uneasy waiting game.
The Albanese government has secured bipartisan support for a major new regime covering electoral donations and spending, after making significant...
Joining us on this podcast is Nationals leader David Littleproud to talk about the upcoming election and how he's "joined at the hip"...
The Albanese government will on Wednesday announce it is willing, as a last resort, to purchase the collapsed Rex Airlines.
While a timeline for a decision has not been announced, both countries agreed a tariff exemption for Australia was “under consideration”.
Trump says he will slap 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminium imports to the US. The Albanese government says it’s been prepared for such a...
With an abundance of caution, the Albanese government would do best to assume it was being given a substantial kick after the Victorian state...
The battle to contain antisemitism in Australia finds both sides of politics embracing measures they’d otherwise abhor.
The Albanese government is banning DeepSeek – the Chinese artificial intelligence model – from all government systems and devices on national...
Independent Allegra Spender spearheaded a condemnation of antisemitism by federal parliament – but the debate was mired in partisanship.
We're joined by John Blaxland and Richard Holden to talk about the impact of global uncertainties will have on Australia.
From a looming rate cut to wooing men and younger voters, the PM answers Michelle Grattan’s questions about the upcoming election.
Hear Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explain why his government has dumped its controversial "Nature Positive" legislation, plus more in...
Dutton has attempted a softening on some fronts – while retaining the “hard man” image on others as he seek to shore up the Chinese vote before...