Brett Worthington
Aged care elevated to top levels of federal government following deadly pandemic
Responsibility for the aged care sector will be elevated to the top levels of the federal government in the wake of the...
‘Incredibly selfish’: Mathias Cormann blasts racial-justice protesters
Senior federal government Minister Mathias Cormann has taken aim at Australian Black Lives Matter protesters, dubbing their actions “selfish”, “self-indulgent” and “reckless”...
China leaves Trade Minister Simon Birmingham hanging on the telephone
High-ranking calls to China have gone unanswered amid an escalating trade dispute with Australia that’s been fuelled by calls to investigate the...
‘Sobering’: Treasurer’s economic outlook amid historic deficit
The Federal Treasurer has outlined what he’s dubbed a “sobering” economic outlook on a day when he had long hoped to deliver...
Coronavirus tracing app will not track people’s locations: MP
Community privacy concerns have forced the Federal Government to insist a coronavirus tracing app will neither track people’s locations nor be available...
PM considering further economic measures as coronavirus fears mount for aged care residents
The meetings are happening as experts consider whether to restrict access to aged care homes in an effort to prevent the virus...
Attorney-General orders prosecutors to seek his approval before charging ABC, News Corp journalists
The federal Attorney-General has granted limited protection that could shield ABC and News Corp employees from facing charges over their reporting. Christian...
Setka given extra time to fight moves to expel him from Labor Party
Embattled Victorian union boss John Setka will receive extra time to defend his actions as he faces expulsion from the Australian Labor...
Coalition secures majority government
The ABC election computer is predicting the Coalition has secured majority government with at least 77 seats, as the Liberals appear set...
Election 2019: The jockeying begins to fill Bill Shorten’s shoes
At least three candidates have emerged as possible leaders for the Labor Party following the Opposition’s shock federal election loss. Labor deputy...