Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown
Industrial relations, wages war ignites on election trail
The Liberals and Labor have traded barbs over industrial relations policy ahead of the first leaders’ debate. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and...
‘No doubt’ of Russian war crimes: PM
There is “no doubt” that Russia is committing crimes and atrocities in Ukraine, Scott Morrison says. But the prime minister stopped short...
No submarine decision before election: PM
There will be no major decisions made on the proposed nuclear submarine program before the upcoming federal election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison...
Ditch ‘reds under the bed’ scare: Forrest urges Coalition
Billionaire businessman Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest says federal Coalition ministers’ rhetoric on China has entered “reds under the bed” scare campaign territory. Prime...
Liberals ‘not shown’ legal advice that scuttled religion bill
Moderate Liberals were not shown legal advice the attorney-general is using to justify saying amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act would increase...
‘Trust’ Australia will act on Russia
The Lithuanian foreign minister says he has full trust in Australia to take action against Russia in the event of conflict along...
Liberal MP to cross floor on discrimination bill
The government’s contentious religious discrimination bill is all but dead on arrival as a Liberal MP says she will vote against the...
Andrews flags three-dose COVID vaccination definition
National cabinet has wrapped up without agreeing to change the definition of “fully vaccinated” against COVID to three doses, despite a strong...
Anti-vax MP quits plum parliament committee role
Rebel backbencher George Christensen will step down as chair of a parliamentary trade and investment committee after sustained pressure following anti-vax statements....
Tonga relief inbound as runway improves
The ash-covered airport runway in Tonga is expected to be cleared on Wednesday, paving the way for the arrival of Australian and...