PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader. AAP · Dec 17, 2023
Anthony Albanese denounced Scott Morrison’s secrecy – but now he’s perpetuating it The government continues to refuse freedom-of-information access to minutes of a committee established by the Coalition. When will it live up to its rhetoric on transparency? The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2023
Labor’s ‘policy shift’ on Gaza may have been inelegant, frayed and contested, but was in no way incoherent As adversity increases and polarisation reasserts itself as the national default, everything gets harder for the incumbents The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
Afternoon Update: Israel rebuffs US plea; Christmas price shock; and Curb Your Enthusiasm’s last act As pressure mounts on Biden administration over Gaza, Israel tells its closest ally it still needs ‘months’ to defeat Hamas The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
Barry Humphries remembered as an ‘interstellar’ talent at Sydney Opera House memorial service ‘He loved to torment his audiences but it was from a place of love’, his son Rupert said of his father The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled The prime minister was among those who have paid their respects to passionate sports advocate and Labor MP Peta Murphy at her funeral in Melbourne. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government comes under more heat as it tries to navigate its position on Gaza conflict For an issue in which Australia is not a player and has no direct influence, the Israel-Hamas conflict is putting serious strain on the Albanese government, internally and externally. The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023
Can Labor win the war on gambling advertising or will it capitulate in a brutal betrayal? Any retreat from the proposed bans would be seen by some as a betrayal of the most personal kind The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023
Labor seeks safety in numbers when navigating Gaza ceasefire stance The government will deny internal Labor party politics influenced the decision, but it has come under increasing pressure from within The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023
Australia Finally Calls For A Ceasefire In Gaza, Joining 153 Countries At The UN General Assembly "We are alarmed at the diminishing safe space for civilians in Gaza. The price of defeating Hamas cannot be the continuous suffering of all Palestinian civilians." Pedestrian.tv · Dec 12, 2023
Anthony Albanese joins Canadian and NZ prime ministers in calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in calling for a sustainable ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023
Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN A UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has been adopted after receiving the support of Australia and 152 other nations. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
Australia credits improving relations with Beijing after China lifts some meat export bans Australia says China has lifted import bans on three Australian meat suppliers in another sign of improving trade relations between the two countries The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Afternoon Update: far north braces for Jasper; US ‘concerned’ by reports of Israeli use of white phosphorus; and love life after dating apps Steven Miles to become new Queensland premier as Tropical Cyclone Jasper approaches state’s coast The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Morning Mail: poll shows cost-of-living struggle, anger over Cop28 draft deal, Australian women win Globe nods Guardian Essential poll shows Australians increasingly worried about their finances, while Chris Bowen says Saudis are blocking breakthrough on fossil fuel ‘phase-out’
AAP · Dec 11, 2023 Police pause to reflect a year on from 'evil' killings Queensland police officers have marked the first anniversary of the shooting deaths of their colleagues Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Guardian Essential poll: financial woes trigger frustration with Albanese and mistrust in institutions Cost of living and inaction on climate and housing affordability are among issues making voters pessimistic about the future
The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023 From ‘accidental premier’ to trailblazing leader, Annastacia Palaszczuk’s power sprang from her warm personal politics The Queensland premier leaves office as perhaps the most successful Labor politician in a generation
AAP · Dec 8, 2023 Albanese flags immigration system overhaul Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged plans to return immigration to a more sustainable level following a "once-in-a-generation" review.
AAP · Dec 8, 2023 PM will be hoping there's time to reset going into 2024 After a difficult end to the parliamentary year, Anthony Albanese will be hoping the summer break will give his government time to refresh going into 2024.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023 Somehow Australian politics has delivered a Christmas miracle – and that’s a big deal Anthony Albanese’s success in pushing ahead on NDIS reform is a triumph of hope over experience. Can Peter Dutton rise to the occasion?
The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023 Michaelia Cash claims PM denied her right to defend herself before government paid $2.45m to Brittany Higgins Liberal senator claims she was not allowed to participate in process that led to personal injury settlement between federal government and Higgins
The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023 Grattan on Friday: winners and losers in end-of-year report card on Albanese ministers It’s not just kids who get report cards (PDFs these days) as school breaks up. So do government ministers, when parliament rises at year’s end.
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Australia pushes against China's Pacific influence through a security pact with Papua New Guinea The Australian government has signed a security pact with its nearest neighbor Papua New Guinea that strengthens Australia’s place as the preferred security partner in a region where China’s influence is growing
The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023 Fifth immigration detainee arrested after release due to high court ruling Parliament told man arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant