The Latest Breaking News from Malcolm Turnbull

Exposing China's activities was the "key purpose" of Australia's foreign interference laws, but the scheme has failed to do this, former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, who introduced the laws, said on Tuesday. 

Former prime minister likens covert operations to famous scene in Casablanca and warns influence register should be more than ‘box ticking’

There are calls for the nearly 1000 Chinese surveillance cameras and other recording equipment in government buildings to be replaced, and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek could kill off more fossil fuel projects after she knocked back Clive Palmer’s Queensland coalmine.

One of the United States' most respected former naval commanders says Australia could have nuclear-powered submarines in the water within 30 years.

Defence minister to tell parliament agreement with US and UK will not limit Australia’s independence on deployment decisions

The prime minister will go ahead with the referendum even without bipartisan support, he tells us

Former PM says if operation of nuclear subs depends on US then that is ‘a momentous change which has not been acknowledged’

Former minister Christian Porter has conceded talking points he was given at the height of Robodebt criticism were "inaccurate and untrue", and has taken some responsibility for the failed scheme.

Former social services minister due to appear at high-profile royal commission on Thursday