Politics

ASIO boss stresses his agency frequently calls out threats to Australians despite anti-Semitism Royal Commission interim report finding less funds are being spent on counter-terrorism.

Conditions are not yet right for an Australian warship to be sent, but ‘planning’ talks are continuing with the US about a future naval deployment to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the defence minister says.

The 68-year-old protester said the anti-Jewish t-shirt was the only form of protest he was allowed ‘when social media is censored in such a way.’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declined to confirm if a $300 tax offset will be in the Budget, having criticised the previous Coalition government in Opposition for having a tax offset program amid high inflation.

Changes to capital gains tax. Everybody seems to be talking about it. But what does it actually mean for the average Australian?

The southern state reinforces its position as the most-indebted state in the country with a pre-election Budget designed to win votes.

THE ECONOMIST: What looks like a 21st-century problem has deep, dark roots.

JENI O’DOWD: Tony Burke says migration can actually help fix the nation’s housing shortage. Experience tells us otherwise.

AARON PATRICK: No matter what the Treasurer claims, a $100 billion spending spree by the Albanese government is contributing to inflation and rate rises.

Donald Trump says the US initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is being paused to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalised.

Anthony Albanese has announced a new plan to lift Australia’s fuel reserves to 50 days and stockpile fertiliser in the wake of the Iran war prompted energy crisis. 

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that 13 members of the ISIS brides cohort have made plans to return to Australia, as the AFP confirms some arrests are now planned.

A top Trump ally has issued a blunt warning to Australia over its deep ties with China — and what it could mean next.

The US moved into the next phase of the war with Iran, with the ending of Operation Epic Fury and the beginning of Project Freedom, before it was swiftly paused.

Budget pressure is mounting as Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces inflation concerns, rising interest rates and warnings from Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock.