Proposed reforms to electoral law have stalled since late last year, leaving independents to wonder if a marked lack of open consultation means the government is stitching up a deal with the Coalition behind closed doors.
The opposition’s plans to cut the public service are at odds with the scale of bureaucracy and consultants needed to support its nuclear power proposal, the minister for the public service says.
While the world’s richest tech executives see advantages in allegiance to the new president, the person best positioned to reap financial rewards is Donald Trump himself.
The foreign affairs minister met with her new American counterpart this week, amid concerns that Australia will be required to align more closely with the US on China.
In an attempt to force the reallocation of NDIS costs, Anthony Albanese has halted funding negotiations for state hospitals – a move that could ‘bankrupt’ the system.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has shifted his campaign strategy to again involve the teal electorates, although moderates in the party say he is still using ‘the Trump playbook’.
As Elon Musk reignites a British scandal involving gangs of men who sexually groomed underage girls, there is increasing evidence he is distorting the algorithm of his social media platform to advance his own political views.
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins a campaign to reset his political fortunes, insiders anticipate an early election will be called to avoid a horror budget.
Despite passing an ambitious suite of legislation in the final sitting week of parliament, Anthony Albanese is seen by focus groups as greedy, timid and too close to corporate Australia.
