Premier denies decade-old election corruption links A state premier says any suggestion he was involved in an illegal donation scandal is "completely wrong", accusing a committee of leaking against him. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
Should Albanese ‘fight Tories’ harder? Or is blandness a safe bet in a fearful, populist world? Anyone who reads Sean Kelly’s opinion pieces in the Nine newspapers will not be surprised to learn he is disappointed by the federal Labor government. The sense that, despite the lack of a credible opposition, the Albanese government is moving too slowly and cautiously is a widespread belief amongst Australians… The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025
Nauru president accused in parliament of corruptly siphoning off millions of Australian funding Senator uses parliament to accuse Albanese government of knowing David Adeang was ‘seriously corrupt’ yet still signing $2.5bn deportation deal The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025
Victorian government sets date for formal apology to First Nations people – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025
Labour support in London at record low, new poll finds as Reeves Budget tax raid to hammer capital Exclusive: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surges to 23% in the capital, ahead of the Tories on 20%, with Labour on 32% Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
Labor’s attempts to woo Greens and Coalition on nature laws revealed amid criticism of ‘coin toss’ Labor is continuing talks with both sides and could be prepared to give more ground The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025
Pauline Hanson suspended from Senate over burqa stunt as Mehreen Faruqi says parliament ‘drips in racism’ One Nation leader suspended for seven days after members of Labor, Greens and crossbench vote to censure The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025
‘Disgraceful’, ‘Racist’, ‘Pathetic’: Furious Backlash To Pauline Hanson’s Burqa Stunt Senator Pauline Hanson’s latest burqa stunt in Parliament has set off a fresh wave of anger with politicians, community leaders & advocates. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 25, 2025
New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks Environmentalists are pleading with the government to strike a deal with the Greens on major reforms which could include a crackdown on native forest logging. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
Premier's post-election honeymoon over but no divorce A government's post-election honeymoon is likely over, but a poll indicates voters would still choose to have them back in power if a new vote was called. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why Australia is rewriting its national environment laws, and Environment Minister Murray Watt has vowed the legislation will pass the parliament this week, despite not yet reaching agreement with either the Coalition or the Greens. But the current draft bill leaves the country exposed to significant legal, environmental and political risk. The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025
Labor’s dominance continues in federal Newspoll, while Victorian Newspoll gives Coalition narrow lead Labor’s two-party lead in the federal Newspoll increases to 58–42, as the Coalition and One Nation remain respectively at record lows and record highs. In Victoria, a Newspoll taken after Jess Wilson becomes Liberal leader gives the Coalition a 51–49 lead. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2025
Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws Labor is facing questions over its attempt to fast-track environmental reforms as the government tries to woo its opponents in the hopes of striking a deal. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Senate resumes after Hanson suspended from parliament – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2025 ‘She’s a shrewd Green’: meet Alice Springs’ new mayor, determined to rewrite the story of her beloved home town Criminal defence lawyer Asta Hill says she is putting human rights at the centre of her leadership – without shying away from addressing community safety
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections.
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025 Labor to rule out controversial ‘national interest’ exemption for coal and gas if Greens back nature laws Exclusive: Concession follows fierce criticism of the workaround but may not be enough to convince minor party
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes Labor's proposed changes to how people can appeal a Defence decision to refuse honours and awards have failed to secure the backing of a parliamentary inquiry.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Ex-Labour MP defects to Greens as he accuses Starmer’s party of ‘leaving millions behind’ In a statement, Lloyd Russell-Moyle took aim at the direction of the Labour Party saying it has ‘left behind millions of people who want hope’
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025 Coalition to help Labor rush through new nature laws if environmental protections dropped Sussan Ley’s offer allows a clear path to pass laws to rewrite Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act in final sitting week
AAP · Nov 20, 2025 No Christmas cheer from Greens for environment overhaul A prominent conservationist has urged an entire rewrite of long-awaited environmental reforms as Labor remains confident they will pass before Christmas.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 British Jews turn to Greens and Reform UK as support for main parties drops Study finds new party divide as backing for Labour and Conservatives plunges from 84% in 2020 to 58% in 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 What does the left want? A wealth tax. What will that accomplish? Very little Imposing a 1% levy on the super-rich isn’t a policy, it’s pantomime. Tackling inequality in Britain will require much more far-reaching changes, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
AAP · Nov 20, 2025 NGOs lament missed 'COPportunity' for SA and climate Pacific advocates hope their climate ambitions can still be achieved from the wreckage of Australia's bid to host the COP31 summit.