One State premier has defended the system after footage showing a woman being assaulted by police while experiencing a psychotic episode was made public.
Peace deal negotiations continue with Iran considering US President Donald Trump’s latest proposal as Israel pushes further into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.
KATINA CURTIS: Is Tony Abbott the answer to the Liberal Party’s woes? That depends on how you define the problem that has seen voters flee the 82-year-old party.
A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.
AARON PATRICK: A poll showing 57 per cent of voters believe the Labor Party does not deserve re-election illustrates the damage of the Budget’s broken promises.
EDITORIAL: Another day, more contention in Canberra around who will and who won’t be eligible for carve outs from controversial changes to capital gains tax.
Opposition policies would cost hundreds of billions of dollars, the treasurer says, as he defends Labor's controversial changes to taxes on investments.