The fate of some detained asylum seekers and refugees rests in the hands of the High Court, as the Albanese government attempts to block further releases.
The prime minister has rejected claims some eastern states are being deliberately short-changed after NSW and Queensland's share of GST revenue was slashed.
Witness accounts detailing how a public message made them feel will be used as evidence in a racial vilification case brought by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi against One Nation founder Pauline Hanson.
Former treasurer Joe Hockey is demanding the identity of the ex-politician who ‘sold out’ Australia to an international spy ring, saying saying it now puts all past MPs under suspicion.
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Defence Minister Richard Marles admits there are ‘issues of culture’ within his department and military leadership, hinting at problems getting accurate and timely advice.