Law & Crime

Despite this month’s federal budget pledging $3.2 billion to women, a critical front-line service has lost much of its funding and will likely close before the end of the year.

Scott Morrison is using a special arrangement to keep the workings of his government secret, but independent senator Rex Patrick has launched a challenge to its legality.

After nearly two weeks of intense fighting, the two parties have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by Egypt.

Sweeping new laws that could strip charities of their non-profit status for minor offences are intended to stifle protest, the sector warns.

Refugees who have waited for years to have their cases for asylum heard are now being rushed through a new system that critics say erodes due process.

Star Entertainment Group has upped the stakes in the takeover battle for the troubled Crown Resorts, launching an unsolicited merger bid that, if successful, would create a $12 billion gambling behemoth.

As the government concedes Australia’s borders can’t reopen until mid-2022, concern is growing about damage to our reputation internationally.

Leaked documents show the Morrison government is actively undermining respectful relationships education and preventing expert materials from being taught.

Clive Palmer is running a multimillion-dollar campaign against the corporate regulator. The only question is: What does he hope to achieve?

Following the prime minister’s ban on Australian citizens returning from India, Fran Bailey has called the decision abhorrent and an indictment on the government.