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Bill Shorten notes a string of proud policy achievements and recalls the uproar when he tackled a sausage sandwich side-on as he farewells parliament

Richard Marles is an ambitious man who hasn’t given up the dream of one day reaching the top job. But, despite being deputy prime minister, his profile is much lower than that of Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the candidate considered most likely to succeed Anthony Albanese as Labor’s leader.

A number of politicians are farewelling the parliament ahead of their retirement next year, as Labor and the coalition look to end the year on a high note.

Shorten says university leaders should 'walk the walk'.

Shaun Micallef: ‘I’m happy at the moment and that worries me’

New performance data from Services Australia will show call wait times and the processing of claims have improved, with people getting help faster.

Lower spending on the NDIS won't mean a lack of support for people with disabilities, Minister Bill Shorten says, following updated budget forecasts.

As the prime minister came under fire for flight upgrades, the opposition is defending its own travel arrangements.

The NDIS commissioner is suing a disability provider for using illegal restraints on children with complex intellectual disabilities.