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Many Penrith residents are disengaged from politics, although their seat has consistently swung with the election winner

Read the full responses from independent candidates and crossbench MPs surveyed

For some time, federal politicians have argued that wages will grow when unemployment is lower. But a new report finds the evidence does not support that and the best way for politicians to get workers pay rises is to change the industrial relations system.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit the Hunter on Wednesday to announce a $50 million investment in a new business and research partnership that the government expects will create 1600 jobs over the next four years.

Six months ago, negotiators at the United Nations’ Glasgow climate summit celebrated a series of new commitments to lower global greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Analysts concluded that the new promises, including phasing out coal, would bend the global warming trajectory, though still…

Both Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison landed themselves onto the sticky paper on Tuesday, as they trudged through this campaign’s penultimate week.

Dominic Perrottet says funding change was ‘not completely in line’ with Icac’s requests but ‘strikes the right balance’

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team.

Curse you, Katherine Deves the Human.

The two major party leaders will be getting more energised as polling day approaches.

The Prime Minister has backed in a controversial candidate over anti trans comments.