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Crime and public safety are usually the domain of state politics. But the Coalition tried to elevate them as key issues for voters in the recent federal election.

Australia’s policy towards refugees and asylum seekers stands at a critical juncture.

This week, the Reserve Bank delivered welcome news for mortgage holders, with another 25 basis points rate cut.

Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner in his seat of Grayndler, increasing his primary vote after easily winning on first preferences.

Counting in several extremely close seats continues, but some results have become clearer. In Liberal-held Bradfield, Teal candidate Nicolette Boele has taken the lead, while the Calwell distribution of preferences indicates an independent is on track to pass the Liberals and benefit from their preferences against Labor. Meanwhile, Jacqui Lambie…

New laws have restored mandatory sentencing for domestic violence order breaches, with a territory saying it ensures perpetrators face real consequences.

The four policy sticking points that broke up the Nationals and Liberals highlight their vastly different stances on privatisation

Liberals are making no apologies to a state premier after a farmer dropped cow poo outside her parliament office amid a budget day protest.

Labor is riding on a high after its thumping election victory, but a chief strategist behind the campaign has warned colleagues not to get ahead of themselves.

I remember seeing footage, several years ago, of a jubilant Malcolm Turnbull, then prime minister and Liberal leader, speaking in Tamworth to loyal members of the National Party. These were the rank and file who had spent weeks stumping for their man in New England, Nationals leader and deputy prime…

Labor MPs believe winning a fourth term in 2026 won’t be easy. This budget appears designed to give the government a long runway towards that goal