Politics

Angus Taylor appeared to be feeling the pressure, as Pauline Hanson flew out of Perth and left the Opposition’s hopes of winning back WA in disarray.

As the Albanese government pursues its AUKUS ‘optimal pathway’ for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, it’s experiencing another sub-optimal headache.

AARON PATRICK: Leader Angus Taylor this week declared his party would compete with rather than collaborate with One Nation. But his MPs disagree on a comeback strategy.

Australia’s peak accounting group has warned rushed Budget tax changes would impose severe costs on investment property owners and shareholders — even if they don’t sell.

The White House has bitten back at the pop star’s remarks, made after using her music to promote ICE.

LATIKA M BOURKE: The resignation makes a mockery of Richard Marles’ nothing-to-see-here feast of words whenever he is asked about the the UK’s ability to deliver AUKUS boats. 

State leaders, stakeholders and the opposition are hardening their criticism of NDIS reforms with just weeks to go until the government hopes to pass them.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off under a cloud after riots erupted outside the stadium and chaos unfolded both on and off the pitch.

Pauline Hanson has called in the auditors after her Fire The Liar campaign raked in $2.7 million.

One Nation has raised more than $2.7 million from tens of thousands of donors, sparking a fresh political fight over voter anger, campaign funding and Anthony Albanese’s anti-Hanson push.

Teal Independent Zali Steggall hopes other MPs will follow her example.

Plans for fresh US strikes on Iran have been shelved after Donald Trump claimed a peace agreement had been approved by senior Iranian leaders.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed regret after a minister stepped down in protest at what he says is too little spending.

Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.