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Australia's economy is being dealt a massive blow by fast-rising interest rates and slowing global growth, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will warn on Thursday.

It was standing room only for the hour of glower which witnessed outrage from the new opposition and a solid start from the government

Under compulsory preferential voting, all formal votes must eventually preference one of the major parties over the other. The electoral commission has released preference flow information for all minor parties, This means we can tell, for example, how many Greens voters preferred Labor and how many the Coalition.

For Australia’s new centre-left government to work, both progressive parties have to put aside the machinations and recognise the best intentions of the other

Don’t be fooled by the positive political atmosphere of the new government. Unless Labor is prepared to be ruthless it won’t last.

Bridget Archer, who rebelled against the former government on key pieces of legislation, says she is prepared to do so again in support of enshrining a 43 per cent emissions reduction target into law.

Indigenous parliamentarians from diverse First Nations hope they can work together across party lines to bring meaningful change

Parliament House is buzzing as first-time politicians get to grips with its labyrinthine corridors and complex procedures. Here's what to expect as the 47th Parliament of Australia sits for the first time.

Coalition offers conflicting messages on if Indonesia border should be closed despite industry advice it would ‘do more harm than good’