Politics

Josh Frydenberg.

‘Life and death’: Frydenberg’s scathing assessment, plea

EXCLUSIVE: Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has not ruled out a return to politics, saying Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s weak leadership on anti-Semitism had been the difference between ‘life and death’.

Updated
Read more (5 min) →
Efforts to combat anti-Semitism include a probe into universities where some say the hatred is rife. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Anti-Semitism probe sets up campus free speech battle

A task force will work to root out anti-Semitism on university campuses where Jewish groups say obsessive hatred has been allowed to fester.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
Education Minister Jason Clare said the anti-Semitism education taskforce would convene its first meeting on Friday.

Education taskforce to tackle anti-Semitism in schools, unis

Education leaders have backed plans to take the fight against anti-Semitism into schools, universities and child care centres.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
The Government’s top lawyer has resigned as it prepares for a High Court battle over the under-16 social media ban. 

Govt’s top lawyer resigns ahead of social media ban fight

The Government’s top lawyer has resigned as it prepares for a High Court battle over the under-16 social media ban. 

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Police are investigating the death of a young influencer who plunged from a high-rise apartment.

‘Screams, then silence:’ Young Brazillian influencer dead

Emergency services were called to the scene where the young woman was discovered in the arms of her husband.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
The US' arms sale to Taiwan covers eight items, including ?HIMARS rocket systems. (AP PHOTO)

US greenlights $16.8b arms package for Taiwan amid China tension

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $16.8 billion.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Donald Trump has boasted of his what he sees as his achievements during his first year in office. (AP PHOTO)

‘Hottest country’: Trump hails victory on economy and war

US President Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Anthony Albanese has conceded he could have done more to act on anti-Semitism before the Bondi Beach shooting.

‘I’m not perfect’: PM admits more could’ve been done

Anthony Albanese admits he could have done more to act on anti-Semitism before the Bondi Beach shooting as he finally unveiled a suite of measures to tackle hatred of Jews and crack down on hate preachers.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Video
It is unclear how the US will enforce the blockade on oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)

Venezuelan navy now escorting ships after US blockade threat

The Venezuelan Government has ordered its navy to escort several ships carrying oil products, setting up a potential confrontation with the US military.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Children can have delayed reactions to traumatic events, with parents urged to remain vigilant. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

Explaining news of terrorist events to children should be done in an age-appropriate way, but experts say parents should not shy away from the topic.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Two former conservative Australian prime ministers and an Israeli minister say the Bondi Beach terror attack was a long time coming.

Ex-PMs, Israeli minister slam Albanese over Bondi

Two former conservative Australian prime ministers and an Israeli minister say the Bondi Beach terror attack was a long time coming due to rising anti-Semitism.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Most Rev. Anthony Fisher OP, Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton, Chief Minister of The Great Synagogue at a public memorial for the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Archbishop demands inflammatory protest messages ‘must stop’

The Prime Minister has vowed the nation will not be divided by the ‘pure evil’ exhibited at Bondi Beach as the Archbishop of Sydney warned him inflammatory messages at pro-Palestine protests ‘must stop’.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Former Australian federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

Frydenberg ‘deeply offended’ by ABC anti-Semitism question

The former Treasurer has hit back at ABC host Sarah Ferguson after she suggested his call for stronger action on anti-Semitism by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may have been politically motivated.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher evades questions about the AFP warnings of ‘chronic and worsening shortages’ sent just one month before the Bondi terror attack.

Labor dodges questions on AFP resources after Bondi attack

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher evades questions about the AFP warnings of ‘chronic and worsening shortages’ sent just one month before the Bondi terror attack.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →