Albanese says he has invited Trump to Australia – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Coalition may rethink rules that push car-makers to create cheaper EVs and hybrids for Australians Opposition says Labor’s national vehicle emission standard is ‘poorly designed’, despite data showing uptick in green vehicle sales The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
No stranger to controversy, Basil Zempilas hopes to revive the WA Liberals. Experts say he can’t afford more blunders Former journalist says he will continue to write unpaid for his former employer, Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media, and appear on Channel Seven’s Sunrise The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025
Australia budget 2025: the seven graphs you need to see These are pure Labor tax cuts – just what the ALP should be all about – but why are we still letting gas companies get off scot-free? The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Australian federal budget tax cuts: how much will your household receive? Tax cuts are the major highlight of what Labor’s 2025 budget is doing for households The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Australia’s tax take is higher – but so are debt and deficit in this year’s budget Higher-than-expected revenue has put the economy in a stronger position than last year and is helping fund pre-election policies including tax cuts The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Labor defies criticism to add 3,400 public service roles Katy Gallagher says staffing increases are necessary and an ‘investment in the future’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
A ‘modest’ tax bribe, delivered against dark clouds of Trump-induced uncertainty The Albanese government’s fourth budget is a pitch for the votes of a sour and alienated electorate, framed against a background of extraordinary international uncertainty. The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025
Business leaders blast big change coming for workers Workers looking to switch jobs or start their own companies will soon be better protected, but business leaders are less than impressed with the budget measure. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
Food and fibre get millions to fend off Trump tariffs The federal government has moved to defend Australia's agricultural exports, as the sector prepares to have one of its biggest production years on record. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
Ex-media man pledges party reset in state Libs shake-up A television broadcaster turned politician has taken leadership of the state Liberals and spruiked a new era for the party withered by three election losses. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
Australians deserve answers on climate before they vote. Here are five things we still don’t know From our broken environmental laws to the role of gas, there are some big questions that remain unanswered by both major parties The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Move to enshrine eco approval smells fishy, critics say The federal government has been accused of selling out the environment and undermining democratic rights after pushing controversial laws through parliament. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
Morning Mail: Chalmers upbeat on debt, White House war chat blunder, green hydrogen’s uncertain future Treasurer claims credit for improved fiscal position as he prepares to hand down budget; more than 1,000 arrests amid Istanbul demonstrations The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025 Chalmers delivers 2025 budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 24, 2025 Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.
AAP · Mar 24, 2025 'Optimism' in budget as Australia seen turning a corner The cost of living will be centre stage in the government's budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister says there is reason to have hope.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025 Afternoon Update: ALP’s social media backfire; Queensland signs education deal; and kindness at the airport baggage carousel Labor admits it ‘missed the mark’ after releasing shirt design similar to historical racist memorabilia
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025 Coalition denies plans to slash NDIS, but says cost is ‘out of control’ Disability Advocacy Network urges politicians not to treat scheme as a ‘football to be punted around at the expense of people with disability’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025 A new deal means every school in Australia will be fully funded by 2034. Here’s what you need to know Why has it taken so long to reach an agreement and does Queensland signing up really spell the end of ‘the education wars’?
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025 ALP under fire for ‘repurposing racist meme’ with ‘we love Medicare’ T-shirt Labor admits it ‘missed the mark’ with social media posts sharing T-shirt that states ‘This is Australia, we eat meat, we drink beer and we love Medicare!’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025 Nationals guarantee that Coalition can lower power prices ‘in the short term’ met with scepticism Energy expert Tony Wood says there is no evidence to support the policy pledge
AAP · Mar 24, 2025 Labor's energy bill relief labelled 'band-aid solution' Australia should divert its uncontracted gas back to the domestic market in the face of supply issues and soaring costs for households, advocates say.
The Conversation · Mar 23, 2025 Labor gains big lead in a Morgan poll, but drops back in YouGov A national Morgan poll, conducted March 10–16 from a sample of 2,097, gave Labor a 54.5–45.5 lead by headline respondent preferences, a three-point gain for Labor since the March 3–9 Morgan poll. This is Labor’s largest lead in a Morgan poll since August 2023.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2025 Morning Mail: Labor targeted over salmon farms, Canada calls election after Trump threats, Piastri wins Chinese GP Albanese targeted over salmon farm protections; Australian driver gets first win of 2025 F1 season