Matthew Doran
Labor pledges $15 billion manufacturing fund to safeguard Australia
Federal Opposition leader Anthony Albanese will promise to establish a $15 billion “national reconstruction fund” if Labor wins the next election, ahead...
The immense toll China’s trade ban is taking on Australia’s prosperity
The value of Australian trade with China for almost all industries has plummeted by 40 per cent since a trade dispute ramped...
Justin Gleeson to lead ABC’s defence in defamation claim brought by Christian Porter
The former solicitor-general Justin Gleeson, who recently called for the Prime Minister to seek advice as to whether Christian Porter was fit...
Doctor’s note lets Defence Minister Linda Reynolds skip Parliament – and Senate grilling – for another month
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds will remain on sick leave for another month, amid calls for her to resign or be dumped from...
Judge accuses federal minister of criminal conduct in immigration case
A Federal Court judge has labelled a Federal Cabinet Minister’s behaviour as “criminal” after he left a Hazara Afghan man languishing in...
Facebook suddenly refuses to appear before foreign interference committee
Facebook has suddenly refused to appear before a parliamentary committee into foreign interference, asking instead for its evidence to be rescheduled after...
Crime gangs targeting coronavirus early access superannuation scheme
The corporate watchdog is warning the federal government’s early access to superannuation scheme is a ripe target for “serious and organised” crime...
China issues upgraded travel warning for Australia
Chinese authorities have ratcheted up their travel advice for Australia, alleging Australian law enforcement agencies have been “arbitrarily” searching Chinese citizens and...
Labor MP whose office was covertly filmed assisting investigators
The deputy chair of federal Parliament’s powerful intelligence committee, Labor MP Anthony Byrne, is assisting police and anti-corruption authorities after his office...
Working from home works: Labor MP calls for office shake-up after coronavirus
Revealing her family is expecting two new arrivals — already dubbed the “Quarantwins” — later this year, Labor MP Anika Wells is...