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The PM likely hopes the possibility of an existential threat to some in the Senate generates more cooperation

Australia’s had seven double-dissolution elections, including under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Turnbull. Here’s what happens

Canberra is focused on what a second Trump presidency could mean for Aukus – its deal to acquire nuclear-powered submarines

Labor’s Icarus flew high as a ‘future prime minister’ but ultimately watched his highest ambitions crash and burn

Former political leaders and prominent Australians sign open letter demanding action from Albanese government

The United States election will be held on November 5. On Sunday US time, President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election contest and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia has attracted plenty of critical attention. But there’s a striking feature which has received relatively little discussion or criticism: the nuclear plants would be publicly owned and operated, similar to the National Broadband Network (NBN).

Malcolm Turnbull's memoir, non-alcoholic beer tasting like "watered-down Marmite" and a party mix bag have all been declared as freebies received by senators.

With a federal election due by May 2025, few doubt it will be fought over the high cost of living, with emphasis on energy policy and the punishing effects of electricity prices. But the underlying condition of the economy will determine the salience of these arguments with voters.

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A former prime minister has offered advice to world leaders on how to deal with the now-convicted Donald Trump, should he win the US election.