Emma Griffiths
Lazarus goads govt on tax hike threat
PUP senator says a tax hike from the government would be 'political suicide'.
Govt pushes for data access
Government push for access to metadata, telcos to retain user information for longer.
Govt faces $300b budget hole
If budget measures do not pass the Senate, budget could be short $300b.
Ignorant, cruel: Wong says Brian Taylor should go
Senior Labor figure Penny Wong rebukes AFL commentator Brian Taylor over gay slur on Geelong player.
‘Mothership’ refugee claims
Scott Morrison silent on fate of Tamils on reported asylum boat amid speculation.
PM takes hard line on budget changes
Tony Abbott has called for 'sacrifices' as he defended billions of dollars of budget cuts.
Couples, single parents hit hardest by budget
Low-income couples with children and single parents will bear the brunt of the Abbott Government's first budget.