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Filing by former political staffer says PM was aware of heavy workloads and that staffing cuts would lead to longer hours

Country will focus on longer-range capabilities and strengthening operations of its northern military bases.

Watch: Anthony Albanese has spoken on a major shake-up of Australia's military capabilities, releasing the government's defence strategic review. A man

A government-commissioned review says Australia needs to spend more money on defense, make its own munitions and develop the ability to strike longer-range targets as China’s military buildup challenges regional security

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday his government had accepted the key findings of a review recommending the biggest shakeup of Australia's defence since the end of the Second World War.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles have responded to the release of the Defence Strategic Review. Look back on Monday's updates.

The opposition says recent NZ citizenship changes in Australia could put pressure on housing and welfare payments.

Labor has increased its lead over the Opposition while both party leaders have suffered a drop in support, polling shows.

A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…

The government has increased its two-party preferred lead in the latest Newspoll, despite the prime minister's satisfaction rating dropping slightly.

The citizenship announcement in the late hours of Friday night left some New Zealand officials with the impression the Australian government was trying to quietly bury it. Now that it has finally been put to rest it means New Zealand can focus its diplomatic energy elsewhere.