The Latest Breaking News from Mick Tsikas

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Questions have emerged over whether solar panels will be manufactured or merely assembled in Australia at a senate hearing into energy agencies.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster

New performance data from Services Australia will show call wait times and the processing of claims have improved, with people getting help faster.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

Halloween trick sees Lib deputy take leadership treat

A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy

With the cost of living escalating and a sense of wellbeing fading, an international trailblazer calls for a bold leap into new ways of thinking about success.

AAP · Oct 26, 2024

Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions

Easing lending requirements so more first homebuyers can get a mortgage has received mixed reviews, with warnings more borrowers would face crippling debt.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Suaalii set for Wallabies Test debut on UK tour

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the Wallabies squad for the spring tour, less than a month after playing his final NRL game for the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

The Liberal Party faces a battle over its direction in the ACT, with conservative MLA Jeremy Hanson launching a mutiny against moderate leader Elizabeth Lee.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

AAP · Oct 19, 2024

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

AAP · Oct 17, 2024