Politics

The legislative record of the 45th parliament is hidden behind a sideshow of scandal and division – and even then it’s not very impressive.

Nick Xenophon’s return to state politics has delivered a wild card to South Australia’s election, with the possibility his SA-Best party will decide whether Labor or the Liberals form government.

A focus on hugely lucrative water buybacks has left the Nationals vulnerable to accusations they have abandoned family farmers.

Behind Michaelia Cash’s reference to female staff in Bill Shorten’s office is a pattern of Coalition attacks on the Opposition leader over his personal morals.

As China is accused of breaking into the home of an academic, the extent of its influence in Australian politics is hotly questioned.

Michael Pezzullo wants to embed his Department of Home Affairs into every part of Australian life. He insists there’s no cause for concern.

Amid the grim routine of high-school shootings in the United States, the latest is different in one key way: it has sparked a wave of student activism.

Embarrassing gaffes, recalcitrance, infighting and Joyce’s resignation – the hits just keep on coming for the Coalition.

The byelection for the inner Melbourne seat of Batman highlights Labor’s dilemma over its values.

EXCLUSIVE: In a private address, former attorney-general George Brandis told ASIO of ‘potential tension’ with its new Home Affairs Department oversight.