The Latest Breaking News from Mick Tsikas

Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has announced a wider-than-expected shadow ministry reshuffle and expanded the coalition's leadership group.

AAP · Sep 14, 2025

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

AAP · Sep 13, 2025

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.

AAP · Sep 11, 2025

Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

A shake up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will determine where developments can be built and where they should be blocked.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara.

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

Leader tries to fix Indian ties, but won't apologise

The opposition leader has visited an Indian community in a bid to undo the damage caused by a senator's controversial comments on Indian migration.

AAP · Sep 7, 2025

Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

AAP · Sep 6, 2025

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Senator's remarks on Indian migrants 'electoral poison'

A firebrand senator's controversial comments about Indian migration are hurtful and will make it harder for the Liberals to win votes, an expert says.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Coalition in damage control over migration claim

The opposition has gone into damage control after a senator doubled down on claims Labor was taking in Indian migrants to shore up their supporter base.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025