Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised Two ministers suspended from parliament for failing to provide documents have returned to NSW's upper house as the government defends remaining tight-lipped. AAP · Jun 1
Peter Garrett to head independent inquiry into the Aukus submarine pact Exclusive: Former Labor minister will lead the community-based investigation and report in October The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
Yes Australia’s house prices may fall – but the decades of unchecked property price growth were the true policy failure Instead of relying on tax-enhanced speculation, investors must now look at established properties based on actual profitability – leaving space for first home buyers The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
This week could be a test for Labor – but only if the Coalition asks the right questions If the Coalition wants to take some real paint off the government over its more contentious budget measures, it won’t get much of a better chance than another week of Senate estimates The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
View from The Hill: Could One Nation be the unofficial opposition at the 2028 poll? Despite One Nation having only two House of Representatives seats, politically-savvy observers now believe it is possible the insurgent party could be the de facto opposition that Labor faces in 2028. The Conversation · Jun 1
Jim Chalmers says falling auction clearance rates a ‘good thing’ for first home buyers Auction success hit a new low for the year on the last Saturday in May, with just 54.5% of homes sold The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal A state government has buckled to pressure to give the corruption watchdog "follow the money" powers following the CFMEU scandal. AAP · Jun 1
FED:Poll topper Hanson wants to lead Aussies who assimilate Pauline Hanson has sidestepped questions about her standing in migrant communities as a poll puts her populist party ahead of the federal government. AAP · Jun 1
AAP · Jun 1 FED:Hanson outlines plans for PM amid poll surge over Labor One Nation has leapt ahead of Labor in a new poll, as leader Pauline Hanson says she'll be a prime minister to anyone who "wants to be Australian".
AAP · Jun 1 Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.