Politics

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has vowed the government will “speedily” resolve questions around who will get carve-outs from the controversial changes to capital gains tax discounts.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are consulting with the tech sector, small businesses and farmers over the plans.

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3 hours ago

What happens now after the Trump-Kennedy Centre court blow?

Donald Trump’s plans for the Kennedy Centre have hit a major legal roadblock — but the battle may be far from over.

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11 hours ago

‘Battlefield’: Grim China warning as new AUKUS move revealed

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of a new frontline of global conflict, as he announces a new AUKUS move to counter the threat.

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13 hours ago

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March quarter gross domestic product figures are expected to show a moderate slowdown. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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Jacob Shteyman

GDP data tops the economic agenda, RBA officials speak

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will get a chance to react to Wednesday's economic growth figures when she fronts a parliamentary hearing in Canberra.

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14 hours ago

‘I have the ability’: Pauline Hanson eyes PM’s job

Pauline Hanson has declared she would like to be prime minister one day, as the One Nation leader weighs up running for the lower house at the next election.

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Labor doubles down despite growing housing fears

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil was forced to defend Labor’s housing overhaul as critics warn of market fallout and growing uncertainty.

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Ria Pandey

‘Won’t knock the job’: Hanson’s huge call on PM ambitions

The One Nation leader has made a big call on her political future, including her ability to perform in the nation’s top job.

Staff Writers

Fresh turmoil puts UK PM leadership under pressure

A media report says Andy Burnham is considering ‌a snap general election if he were to win a by-election and take over from Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.

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18 hours ago

Trump tariff refunds begin as legal battle heats up

US President Donald Trump's administration says it intended to appeal a judge's order that allows all companies that paid invalidated tariffs to seek refunds.

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Poppy Johnston

Housing fair go spruiked as Labor digs in on tax reform

A level playing field for first-home buyers remains at the heart of Labor's tax reform pitch, as it tries to steer the narrative back towards housing equity.

Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong

‘No freeloading’: US sends blunt China warning

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a stronger, more self-reliant network ‌of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power.

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30 May 2026

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