
PM defends Voice referendum process
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected suggestions the government might legislate for an Indigenous voice to parliament if a referendum on constitutional...

Cotton industry in the spotlight over Northern Territory land clearing
The federal environment department is working with the Northern Territory to investigate claims of illegal land clearing for cotton growing. The ABC...

Probe launched into NT land clearing
The federal environment department is working with the Northern Territory to investigate claims of illegal land clearing for cotton growing. The ABC...

Treasurer defends PM meeting with tycoon
Treasurer Jim Chalmers expects the prime minister will declare a private helicopter trip to a lunch with a business chief “in the...

‘Difficult day’: PM reacts to death of Cardinal George Pell
The sudden death of Cardinal George Pell is a “difficult day” for many Australians, especially those of the Catholic faith, Prime Minister...

Subs will need US supervision: Turnbull
Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines will need the supervision of the US Navy to operate and maintain, threatening the nation’s foreign policy independence. Former...

Cabinet papers: Why Australia dragged its feet as the climate crisis intensified
A decision by the United States not to take part in the Kyoto protocol was key to Australia following suit. Cabinet papers...

Morrison sought foreign investment powers
Former prime minister Scott Morrison sought to be sworn in as treasurer so he could hold foreign investment powers. Mr Morrison has...

PCR test still there for those at risk: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured that people with a heightened risk of COVID will still be able to get PCR tests...

Call for ‘no exceptions’ to raising criminal age
State and territory governments have no excuse not to act on a report calling for the age of criminal responsibility to be...