‘Normalised’ China relationship faces first big test
By Michelle Grattan
On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has
Read more8 July 2026Federal
Australia shores up Pacific treaties as China fires missiles
By Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini
As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian
Read more7 July 2026
Great Barrier Reef stays off the global in-danger list
Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef has avoided being placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage “in danger” list.
The draft decision, announced at the weekend, means the
Read more6 July 2026
Rental affordability scheme quietly sinks into oblivion
By Steven Rowley
This week marks the end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme, which once provided more than 35,000 affordable rental homes across the
Read more2 July 2026
New party tries a different approach to politics
By Phoebe Hayman and Josh Sunman
Former independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have announced the formation of their new political party, Community Strong
Read more29 June 2026
ATO adjusts thousands of incorrect tax returns
The Australian Tax Office has adjusted more than 595,000 individual tax returns due to missing income, overstated deductions, tax credits and other discrepancies.
The
Read more22 June 2026
Quick budget changes highlight policy quicksand
By Michelle Grattan
Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in
Read more22 June 2026
Pauline Hanson delivers one of those political moments
By Michelle Grattan
Pauline Hanson’s first-ever – and perhaps only-ever – appearance at the National Press Club was always destined to be one of those political
Read more18 June 2026
Travel warnings wound back for areas of the Middle East
Travel warning for Australians travelling to the Middle East have been eased off the back of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
The Australian Government
Read more17 June 2026
Australian Government welcomes US and Iran peace deal
The Australian Government has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
The agreement includes steps towards reopening the Strait of
Read more15 June 2026