The Latest Breaking News from Peter Dutton

Parliament reports still stacked in government in-tray

Dozens of parliamentary reports remain unanswered by government months after they were handed down, while others are brushed with stock responses.

AAP · Sep 24

The Coalition wants to make flag burning a crime. It’s a revival of a decades-old battle

This week, the Coalition released a policy it promised would “protect and defend our national day, our national flag and our war memorials”.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Albanese has everything to lose engaging in a fight with Hanson, but he may be drawn in anyway

The PM wants to combat One Nation through core Labor values such as education and health, even as his popularity takes a beating

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

'Hate it with a passion': Taylor hot-mic moment reveals huge APS-slashing plan

The Opposition Leader has revealed a broad intention to overhaul the APS.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial

A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks.

AAP · Jun 27

'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot

A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.

AAP · Jun 25

Teen either 'troubled kid' or terror plotter, jury told

A teenager's motive when experimenting with homemade explosives was a key issue in deciding if he was preparing for a terrorist attack, a jury has heard.

AAP · Jun 22

Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Independent MP Zali Steggall is making a fresh bid to regulate untruthful and deceptive political advertising and claims popular support for the laws.

AAP · Jun 21

QLD:'Large, lethal': teen wanted bomb matching US attack

A teen accused of planning a terrorist attack wanted a large device matching something as "destructive" as the Oklahoma City bombing, a jury has heard.

AAP · Jun 17

QLD:How to make bomb in kitchen manual found, jury told

A teen accused of planning a terrorist attack downloaded an al-Qaeda bomb manual and sketched a picture of an explosion on a city street, a jury has heard.

AAP · Jun 17