In his first ad since he was PM, Hawke advocates protection of health system.

Labor frontbencher Sam Dastyari is personally offended by Peter Dutton's refugee comments, saying he couldn't speak English when he arrived in Australia.

Chloe Shorten makes her election campaign debut as the Opposition Leader celebrates his 49th birthday in Rockhampton.

Labor MP jokes he's had hangovers that lasted longer than the taxation policy.

Researchers have confirmed whale kills on the latest Japanese "scientific" trip to the Antarctic.

Insurance giant QBE has been ordered to pay up after landmark case in Melbourne.

Labor leader says political nature of unions inquiry is clear for all to see.

Trade Minister counters US senator's claims Australia was "greedy" during TPP talks.

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton overturned a deportation order after a media report.

CFMEU organiser and former Raiders player John Lomax has been charged with blackmail.