Politics

JACKSON HEWETT: The President’s Independence Day victory is a loss for common sense.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says America’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will have little impact on Australia and has taken aim at US President Donald Trump’s favourite word.

There are calls for a shift in government spending, but analysts say Canberra is not listening.

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has announced a $432 million boost for a green hydrogen project, despite acknowledging the energy source is facing ‘investment headwinds’. 

US President Donald Trump says he’s considering a UFC fight on the White House grounds with up to 25,000 spectators as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations.

Education Minister Jason Clare has pledged to make new laws that would allow on-the-spot compliance checks at childcare centres, after Joshua Brown was charged with dozens of child sex offences. 

US President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill ends long-standing support for solar and wind power, while creating a friendly environment for oil, gas, and coal production.

US President Donald Trump's controversial tax cut package will be signed into law after Congress narrowly voted in favour of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

EDITORIAL: Even the most anxious of parents would struggle to come up with a scenario this wicked. 

There’s no end in sight to the worry Australians have been feeling since the federal election.

MARK RILEY: Just societies should be measured on their ability to care for their most vulnerable members. On that, we have failed.

Vietnam got a deal, but at a cost. For others — including Australia — the tariff clock is still ticking.

ELLEN RANSLEY: It’s clear that when it comes to keeping children safe, tinkering around the edges of a system which is designed to help families but is instead failing them, will not cut it

The Democrats have pledged to use the controversial piece of legislation to try to win back the House of Representatives, while the Vice President says the measures will be a ‘big win for the American People’.