Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows Most Australians want to be able to siphon from their superannuation before retirement to purchase homes as the coalition teeters on the issue. AAP · Sep 22
Trump’s decision to ban journalists from the White House – and One Nation’s actions – shows why Australia urgently needs a media freedom bill Australians can’t afford to be complacent – Pauline Hanson also thinks it’s OK to shut out reporters she doesn’t like The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Labor and Albanese slump to new lows in Newspoll, but Labor improves in a DemosAU poll Labor’s primary vote in Newspoll was down two points to 27%, their worst Newspoll since 2012 and just one point above their record low. Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped six points to a new low of -27. The Conversation · Sep 21
Record-low poll puts Labor attack dogs on offensive Federal government frontbenchers have arced up as their party slips to a record-low primary vote share of 27 per cent in the latest Newspoll. AAP · Sep 20
Morning Mail: Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man, warnings Moscow may target Nato, and the end of card surcharges Australians to no longer be hit with card surcharges; James Ashby’s rise in One Nation; Beijing believes AI slowdown would favour US The Guardian - AU · Sep 20
Canada is managing migration without taking a sledgehammer approach. Here’s how Australia can, too Australia’s migration debate is at fever pitch, with both the government and One Nation announcing policies on the subject in the past week. The Conversation · Sep 20
One Nation-linked company built $56,000 shed on private property of Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man Exclusive: James Ashby also drives new Ford Ranger given to party and is main pilot of plane donated by Gina Rinehart, which he says are not for personal use The Guardian - AU · Sep 20
Protesters seek to scupper One Nation's rise as candidates board harbour cruise One Nation senior leaders cruised the Port of Newcastle on Sunday, but faced a barrage of protesters at the dock. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20
‘National pride’ and ‘Western values’ the focus of Coalition education plan that would reduce First Nations content Curriculum proposal, unveiled by shadow education minister Julian Leeser, would also cut content about sustainability and Australia’s engagement with Asia The Guardian - AU · Sep 19
Exchange of fire as Liberals vow to halt gun buyback A state government has accused the opposition of following One Nation on firearms laws and failing to put public safety first by backing a buyback scheme. AAP · Sep 19
Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'? Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019. AAP · Sep 18
The fight over immigration could decide the next election. Labor has to take the gloves off The government needs a brawler mentality to go after One Nation’s threadbare plan to slash overseas arrivals The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
Alleged underworld supporters and unfounded health claims: One Nation rolls out more Victorian election candidates Party has unveiled a steady stream of contenders for state election, including a former councillor who lost his licence for drink-driving The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
The government’s migration policy prioritises knee-jerk politics over careful planning Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the government’s long-awaited migration policy yesterday. It’s been a week dominated by the topic, with One Nation unveiling its policy on Monday, too. The Conversation · Sep 18
The Conversation · Sep 17 Friday essay: how Australia’s ‘invasion novels’ have reflected our cultural anxieties around race This month is the 30th anniversary of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s maiden speech to Parliament in which she declared Australia was in danger of being “swamped by Asians”.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17 Amid claims of ‘mass migration’, Labor hopes a measured approach will take the hot air out of the debate The country’s migration settings have become a source of discontent – but will Tony Burke’s approach be seen as the right mix?
The Times of India · Sep 17 Australia to bar foreign students from bringing families Home affairs minister Tony Burke is expected to announce the changes in a speech at the National Press Club later in the day. The government plans to bring net overseas migration down to 225,000 by 2028, compared with about 300,000 currently, public broadcaster ABC News reported. Burke's office did not…
The Conversation · Sep 17 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Matt Canavan on why One Nation is ‘not really compatible’ as a Coalition partner With less than two years to go before the next federal election, Nationals leader Matt Canavan knows his time in Parliament could be running out, with polling showing his Senate seat representing Queensland may be under threat.
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Australia announces major change in its visa rules for foreign students Home minister says secondary applicants – such as partners and children – will no longer be allowed on most student visas
The Conversation · Sep 17 Grattan on Friday: Burke delivers overdue migration baby, but is it sturdy enough to withstand the critics? Tony Burke was late to the National Press Club to announce the government’s migration policy on Thursday. Six weeks late, to be precise.
AAP · Sep 17 'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson Thousands of pupils have skipped class for a second national student walkout against Pauline Hanson and One Nation.
The Conversation · Sep 17 Unlikely political bedfellows team up against Albanese over staff Usually they wouldn’t be seen dead together. But Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le joined forces on Thursday to condemn Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for discriminating against them in staffing allocations.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17 Labor targets backpackers, students and visa overstayers in immigration plan as Greens criticise ‘race to the bottom’ Most international students unable to bring dependants or family members to Australia under migration policy announced by Tony Burke at National Press Club
AAP · Sep 17 Pauline Hanson, Muslim senator join forces for staffing Pauline Hanson has united with a senator who once described the One Nation leader as "vindictive, mean, nasty", to call for more resources in their offices.
AAP · Sep 16 Backpackers and students lose out in migration overhaul Family visas for foreign students will be curbed and overstayers detained if they don't leave Australia as part of Labor's plan to cut migration numbers.