Jade Macmillan
Scott Morrison looks to overhaul industrial relations post-coronavirus
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government will shelve contentious “union-busting” laws as a sign of good faith, while pointing towards an...
Josh Frydenberg tells G20 to put global economy into ‘hibernation’ during coronavirus crisis
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called for the global economy to be put into “controlled hibernation” during the coronavirus emergency, in a virtual...
Nationals leader Michael McCormack backs down on anti-spill rules
Nationals leader Michael McCormack has backed away from a proposal to make leadership spills within his party more difficult, arguing it could...
PM Scott Morrison okays payments for NSW volunteer firefighters
Volunteer firefighters in New South Wales will be able to apply for up to $6,000 in compensation from the Federal Government, Prime...
Kidnapped Australian teacher returns home after three years in Afghanistan
Australian teacher Timothy Weeks has returned home, three years after he was kidnapped at gunpoint by Taliban militants in Afghanistan. Mr Weeks...
Jim Molan to return to the Senate
Retired Army major general Jim Molan is set to return to Federal Parliament after being chosen to fill the spot vacated by...
Peter Dutton orders AFP to consider importance of press freedom before investigating reporters
The Home Affairs Minister has ordered the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to consider the importance of press freedom before investigating journalists who...
Home Affairs admits deal with Crown Casinos to fast-track visas
The federal government has confirmed it had an agreement with Crown Casinos to fast-track short stay visa applications for Chinese visitors. The...
ABC asks Peter Dutton to order halt to AFP action against journalists
The ABC has written to Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton asking for a police investigation into two of the broadcaster’s journalists to...
University cheating crackdown could result in fines for helpful friends and family
Parents or friends who proofread and make minor changes to students’ assignments could find themselves caught up by a new law cracking...