Politics

The Home Affairs Minister has warned it would be ‘ignorance in the extreme’ to pretend immigration crackdowns will reduce the threat of terrorism in Australia.

Japan could be open to a fuel-swap deal with Australia’s LNG but has cautioned Anthony Albanese against taxing oil and gas exports saying it could hurt the bilateral relationship. 

As the Middle East war throws global supply chains into chaos, a novel solution to Australia's fuel crisis has emerged.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is back under house arrest serving his 27-year-sentence after being released from hospital.

President Donald Trump has revealed that Iran sent the US a ‘very big present’ of ‘tremendous’ value. Here is what we know.

Some vessels have reportedly been given the green light from Iran to have safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what we know

Australia expects to be buffeted by economic headwinds blowing from the Middle East, putting economic reform at the forefront of budget discussions.

Conflicting signals emerge as the US claims talks with Iran, while tensions across the Gulf remain high.

Australians who enjoy a meal of Italian pasta, French wine and Swiss chocolate will be able to dine for less once a new free trade deal with the European Union comes into effect.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows May’s Federal Budget will have a substantial emphasis on lifting lagging productivity as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor claims Aussies could be $35,000 worse off without a fix.

Military aircraft are continuing to fly over a South Australian weapons range as the Albanese Government refuses to discuss details of secretive missile tests being conducted there with the United States. 

Experts have warned the Iran war-induced fuel crisis will have a ripple effect across key sectors and cause consumers hip-pocket pain on everything from food, flights, construction and online shopping. 

The ADF inflicted the most serious forms of abuse on its soldiers during ‘resistance to interrogation’ training, including sexual assault, water torture and mock executions.

Personal relationships helped get Australia’s huge trade deal with the European Union over the line.