Politics

BEN HARVEY: How will the gas reservation scheme work? No one seems to know.

The Opposition Leader dodged questions about whether the threat from One Nation is driving his hardline migration policy, as coalition strategists closely study the factors behind Farrer by-election loss.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being accused of introducing a death tax by stealth with Budget proposals on family trusts and investment properties.

As the Government is accused of class warfare, the Opposition intends to turn tax increases on landlords, the middle class and trust into a major political fight.

The Government has revealed that the flight crew who helped transfer the six passengers on a Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship to Australia might not quarantine.

The Victorian Liberal Party has been forced to make a U-turn after falsely announcing the death of an ex-member – who now may defect to One Nation.

A group colloquially known as the Neo-nazis had been listed as a hate group in Australia under laws introduced in response to the Bondi massacre.

The potential indictment of the 94-year-old former president of Cuba Raul Castro is expected to focus on the downing of aircraft.

Under changes hidden in the fine print of Labor’s Budget unveiled on Tuesday night, income generated by discretionary testamentary trusts would be subject to a minimum 30 per cent tax rate.

THE ECONOMIST: The largest supply shock in petroleum history is getting larger fast. 

US President Donald Trump has issued a shock response to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s insult to the US, as a battle for global dominance takes shape.

The highly-scripted Chinese leader plunged right away into setting boundaries for future relations between the US and China.

The Albanese government has revealed where some key fuel supplies are headed after confirming more shipments are en route to Australia.

Xi Jinping’s warning to the US came during Donald Trump’s ‘make or break’ visit to China and should be seen as a message to the entire world.