Thousands of newly created jobs in national security, Aukus, government services and veterans affairs could be at risk from Peter Dutton’s new Elon Musk-style crusade for “government efficiency” and reducing the public service, the Labor government claims. Dutton and senior members of his shadow cabinet have called for many or all of the new public […]
As the Australian federal election approaches, political polls are coming thick and fast. This page will be regularly updated so you can track who is polling up, how the independents are faring and how the parties stand with different demographics. The Coalition is leading in the polls as of 29 January 2025 Showing the estimated two-party preferred vote (◆) […]
Prime minister and opposition leader start election bids with early campaigning and funding announcements Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has launched a stinging attack on Peter Dutton, accusing the opposition leader of a “cold-hearted, mean-spirited” politics that has […]
Environment minister said vandalism and intimidation were ‘completely unacceptable’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A climate activist who graffitied the word “liar” on the federal environment minister’s office has stood by his highly publicised actions, urging the public to stand […]
This blog is now closed Albanese says Coalition ‘more conservative than they have ever been’ as Dutton labels him ‘weakest’ prime minister Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Dutton continues rounds on breakfast television The opposition leader Peter Dutton has been making the rounds this morning, also speaking with the […]
The demise of NBN’s fibre-to-the-node technology is welcome but making the internet more affordable would have a much bigger impact Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The announcement of the demise of NBN’s fibre-to-the-node technology will be welcomed by those who […]
Greens senator sees climate crisis and environment as the ‘elephant in the room’ for 2025 election Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Greens are demanding Labor put a moratorium on the destruction of koala habitat and overcome political opponents and […]
The opposition leader recognises voters’ anxiety and pessimism. Yet his solutions may intensify these forces Peter Dutton’s speech in the marginal seat of Chisholm a few days ago was supposed to sketch the terms by which the opposition leader would fight this year’s federal election. Reading the full transcript feels like listening to a compilation […]
This blog is now closed Queensland premier vows ‘many more’ changes to youth justice laws as 13-year-old arrested after stabbing Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Rowland reacts to number of women preselected by Liberal party to replace retiring MPs Michelle Rowland was also asked about the fact just one […]
Social services minister a logical pick to succeed Labor’s departing former leader, insiders say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Bill Shorten is tipped to hand the reins of the national disability insurance scheme to the social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, […]
