NSW:Latham finally has court win as abuse claims dropped A three-day showdown has been aborted at the last minute as the ex-partner of former Labor leader Mark Latham withdrew her bid for a protection order. AAP · May 20
Latham war of words rages on as court battle settled The ex-partner of former Labor leader Mark Latham might have dropped her application for court protection but some grievances remain in the public domain. AAP · May 19
Treasurer blames 'misinformation' for war on tax change Critics of the government's capital gains tax changes are being accused by the treasurer of overstating how much extra tax small businesses will have to pay. AAP · May 19
The rise and fall of the poverty-fighter who became GG Peter Hollingworth, Australia's only clerical governor-general, was forced to quit because he hadn't dealt adequately with sexual abuse in the Anglican church. AAP · May 19
Australian taxpayers to pay $11bn to extend lifespan of ageing Collins-class submarines amid Aukus delay HMAS Farncomb had been due to be retired this year, but is now expected to operate until about 2036 The Guardian - AU · May 19
FED:'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget. AAP · May 19
Plan to reduce private health rebates for older Australians to have ‘almost no impact’ on hospital system, expert says Labor will push ahead with a plan to reduce insurance rebates, meaning three million older Australians to pay $250 extra a year for private health The Guardian - AU · May 19
'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget. AAP · May 18
The Guardian - AU · May 18 Returning to the centre may be the only way the walking dead Liberals can rise again After the weekend defections to One Nation, and with more possibly to come, the task for remaining party loyalists is to regroup and reorient
The Guardian - AU · May 18 The minister and Minns: Anoulack Chanthivong’s rise under a powerful premier and the fight over NSW prisons Corrections minister ‘didn’t have time to get into student politics’ when young because he was busy working in his parents’ grocery store
The Guardian - AU · May 18 Afternoon Update: Chalmers blames ‘scare campaign’ for budget backlash; neo-Nazis challenge hate ban; and visually impaired bowlers The treasurer has conceded Labor has taken a ‘political hit’ after the latest Newspoll found a negative response to last Tuesday’s budget
The Conversation · May 17 One Nation gains in polls as budget is poorly received in Newspoll In three credible post-budget polls, One Nation is up one to three points, with their victory at the May 9 Farrer byelection probably also contributing. Labor took a hit in Freshwater and Resolve, but not Newspoll.
AAP · May 17 Labor defends budget tax changes despite critical polls Labor insists it's taking the right approach to tax reform despite a majority of Australians saying the latest budget will leave them worse off.
AAP · May 17 Land levy planned despite anti-'forever tax' pledge A bid to overhaul emergency services funding could result in property owners paying hundreds of dollars for a land tax in one state.
AAP · May 17 Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals The government has conceded its budget is unlikely to win immediate support from voters as Labor and Liberals taking aim at each others' policies.
The Guardian - AU · May 16 Two high-profile Liberals defect to One Nation – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · May 16 Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’, MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration Exclusive: Several Liberals say they now believe Pauline Hanson’s party is in control of their party’s agenda
The Guardian - AU · May 16 Jim Chalmers wants to make Australia more fair – but is it enough to stave off the threat from One Nation? Labor’s bid to tackle intergenerational equity and woo disenfranchised voters won’t land unless it’s the start of long-term action
AAP · May 16 Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.