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One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson.

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‘The only way’: Hanson’s Coalition plans

LIVE UPDATES: One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has revealed her plans for a Coalition.

Max Corstorphan

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be the person pulling the economic levers upon which so much rests.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPressure mounts on Chalmers to cut spending in next budget

Australia's banking chief will hope Jim Chalmers does two things to help the Reserve Bank in its fight against inflation when he brings down the federal budget.

Jacob Shteyman

Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta.

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As AUKUS and Henderson loom, show us where the money goes

Richard Marles’ $3b fire sale of the Defence family’s silver has prompted mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Where is that money going to go?

Caitlyn Rintoul

There is ‘zero per cent’ chance of the Liberals and Nationals reuniting with anger palpable on both sides, while leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie’s mischief in Parliament highlighted the ongoing chaos.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAndrew Hastie practices the Art of War and mischief-making

There is ‘zero per cent’ chance of the Liberals and Nationals reuniting with anger palpable on both sides, while leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie’s mischief in Parliament highlighted the ongoing chaos.

Katina Curtis

There’s fresh speculation of changes to capital gains tax.

Federal PoliticsCommentsChalmers sparks speculation of capital gains tax changes

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sparked a flurry of speculation that the Albanese Government might be plotting big changes to capital gains tax concessions in the upcoming Budget.

Stephen Johnson

Leeuwin Barracks East Fremantle could possibly be sold.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumPerth to lose two barracks amid massive Defence shake-up

Two key defence sites in Perth’s affluent western suburbs will be sold in a massive fire sale by the Federal Government to redirect spending. 

Caitlyn Rintoul and Andrew Greene

Andrew Hastie with a copy of The Art of War during Question Time.

Federal PoliticsCommentsHastie takes Sun Tzu inspo as leadership blues continue

Today, an ostentatiously large copy of The Art of War by Sun Tzu is sitting on top of Andrew Hastie’s desk in the chamber.

Max Corstorphan

The Nationals may be in danger of losing their seats in regional NSW and Queensland to One Nation.

Federal PoliticsCommentsNationals facing heat as disillusioned voters lash out

Alarm bells are ringing for the Nationals as conservative voters flock to One Nation, leaving the rural party at risk of being wiped out in former strongholds.

Tess Ikonomou

The Australian Dream is dead and our leaders are dancing on its grave in high-viz vests despite having years to fix this mess, says Charlton Hart.

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Why Albo and Cook killed the dream of a ‘fair go’ future

The social contract — the idea that if you work hard, you can build a life — seems void. The Australian Dream is dead and our leaders are dancing on its grave in high-viz vests, says Charlton Hart.

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Charlton Hart

Tony Burke MP in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra.

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Burke throws cutting insult towards the ‘no-alition’

ANDREW GREENE: Labor was taking no prisoners as it went on the attack with the Liberals and Nationals split in parliament.

Andrew Greene

An emotional Senator Dorinda Cox in the Senate after talking about the attack on the Invasion Day rally in Perth.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumEmotional scenes as Invasion Day rally attack motion passed

A motion by Lidia Thorpe condemning an alleged attempted bombing of an Invasion Day rally in Perth has passed the Senate with support from Labor and the crossbench. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Australia’s Minister for Disability Mark Butler has broken his silence on the suspected double murder-suicide in Perth last week that has devastated a community.

Federal PoliticsPremium Butler breaks silence on Mosman Park double murder-suicide

Australia’s Minister for Disability Mark Butler has labelled the suspected double murder-suicide in the Perth suburb of Mosman Park as ‘an unspeakable tragedy’.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Nationals leader David Littleproud and Liberals counterpart Sussan Ley in Parliament on Tuesday.

Federal PoliticsCommentsSussan Ley threatens to bench renegade National MPs

Opposition leader Sussan Ley has told her Nationals counterpart she will only accept the three rebel senators back onto the frontbench under one condition.

Katina Curtis

Chances are we’ll see rates rise.

RBACommentsPremiumThe one thing Chalmers must do to stop interest rate rises

The Reserve Bank of Australia wouldn’t have to hike interest rates if the Federal Government made a tough decision, a leading economist says.

Stephen Johnson

Sussan Ley says she will accept three renegade National senators back onto the frontbench but only after they spend six months in time out.

Federal PoliticsCommentsLabor adds shock insult to injury for embattled Liberals

Labor’s latest move, in response to the Coalition breaking up again, has caused uproar as Parliament resumes.

Max Corstorphan

Sussan Ley and Anthony Albanese will attend a church service in Canberra before parliament resumes.

Federal PoliticsCommentsLeaders face political blowtorch as Parliament returns

Rival leaders will share a moment of reflection before returning to the parliamentary furnace, with leadership tensions and a likely rate hike to keep MPs busy.

Tess Ikonomou

Former Liberal Party senator Cory Bernardi has joined One Nation.

POLITICSPremiumNewest One Nation recruit breaks silence

Former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi has made his first public comments after it was revealed he would return to politics on the One Nation ticket.

Blake Antrobus and Ria Pandey

The rift between Sussan Ley and David Littleproud is unlikely to be bridged anytime soon. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

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Shambolic Liberals and Nationals can still plunge deeper

The politest thing that can probably be said about the Liberals and Nationals is this: What a shambles, says Katina Curtis.

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Katina Curtis

Anthony Albanese has repeatedly mocked the chaos inside the former Coalition as the Reserve Bank prepares to overshadow the formal return of Parliament with an expected Tuesday rate hike.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Smug’ Albanese celebrates Coalition chaos

Anthony Albanese has repeatedly mocked the chaos inside the former Coalition as the Reserve Bank prepares to overshadow the formal return of Parliament with an expected Tuesday rate hike.

Katina Curtis and Andrew Greene

Andrew Hastie has been told he’s the future of the Liberal Party amid growing leadership speculation.

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Andrew Hastie told he will lead the Liberals, eventually

‘Angus is the guy for now,’ said one Liberal involved in leadership negotiations. ‘Andrew is the guy for the future.’

Aaron Patrick

Sussan Ley and David Littleproud are set to meet over the future of the Coalition.

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No Coalition breakthrough as Libs, Nats fail to resolve spat

A damaging split of the Coalition is set to continue after an initial face-to-face meeting between Sussan Ley and her counterpart David Littleproud in Canberra failed to resolve differences.

Andrew Greene and Aaron Patrick

David Littleproud has been told to get the Coalition back together as

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsNationals leadership coup attempt fails at starting line

LIVE UPDATES: The Nationals Party has met after concerns over David Littleproud’s split from the Coalition were raised, with the leader now set to meet Sussan Ley.

Max Corstorphan

Ted O’Brien is publicly warning Angus Taylor to support Ley or quit.

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Deputy declares Taylor should quit if he’s lost faith in Ley

Deputy Liberal leader Ted O’Brien has declared that Angus Taylor should quit the frontbench if he is working on a leadership challenge, as politicians prepare to return to Canberra.

Katina Curtis

Angus Taylor, Sussan Ley, Andrew Hastie.

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Hastie’s action has brought more clarity to the path ahead

The battle over the Liberal leadership took a dramatic turn late on Friday when Andrew Hastie announced he was pulling out.

Michelle Grattan