Politics

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley.

Albanese to walk into 94-seat majority as Parliament resumes

Anthony Albanese has urged his large Labor party room on the eve of Parliament’s return to maintain discipline across the next three-year term to not lose their 94-seat majority. 

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The destruction of over 40 businesses on Bingin beach began on Monday morning.

Iconic Bali beach ‘ruined’ after businesses demolished

One of Bali’s most iconic surf destinations will never be the same again, as Indonesian authorities have begun demolishing more than 40 businesses along the famous beach.

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Anthony Albanese is planning a ‘year of delivery’ as the Coalition plans to pick their battles.

Time for Albanese to deliver on election promises

Anthony Albanese is planning a ‘year of delivery’ as the Coalition plans to pick their battles and avoid blanket blocking proposals that would be beneficial to the country. 

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The ASX 200 hit an all time high last week, but is the momentum starting to fade?

After a massive market melt-up, is there a reckoning coming

The ASX 200 hit an all time high last week, but is the momentum starting to fade?

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Anthony Albanese might be Prime Minister in name, but Jim Chalmers is determined to be the Labor leader his party needs.

Chalmers stands as the one true Labor thinker

CAMERON MILNER: Anthony Albanese might be Prime Minister in name, but Jim Chalmers is determined to be the Labor leader his party needs — even if for now the top job evades him. 

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NSW MP Mark Latham’s photo will remain in Labor’s caucus room in the wake of allegations against him.

Labor to keep Mark Latham’s photo on caucus room wall

Mark Latham’s photo will remain hanging on the wall of the Labor caucus room in the wake of allegations of domestic violence — with the party instead opting to add an important disclaimer.

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Anthony Albanese was all smiles on his morning commute to Parliament House with son Nathan. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PM ready to walk the talk as MPs return to Parliament

Anthony Albanese is among the countless MPs and senators returning to Parliament House as the 48th Parliament is set to get under way.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the hard deadline for US trading partners to start paying new tariffs.

‘Hard deadline’ for rest of Trump tariffs to begin confirmed

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the firm hard deadline for new US tariffs, with major economies to open markets or face steep duties, while Australia faces 10 per cent.

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A new visa program for Pacific nations has led to one country’s population applying in droves to flee their climate-exposed island.

Half population of one country apply to live in Australia

A new visa program for Pacific nations has led to one country’s population applying in droves to flee their climate-exposed island.

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Federal Opposition leader Sussan Ley on 60 Minutes. 60 Minutes

Questions linger over Sussan Ley and what she stands for

AARON PATRICK: The Liberal leader has an interesting background but questions remain over who is Sussan Ley and what she stands for.

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Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has described the Newspoll figures.

'They are brutal numbers': Labor leads as Coalition slumps

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has described the latest Newspoll figures, highlighting the challenges ahead for the Coalition as Labor strengthens its grip early in the new parliamentary term.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Washington and Beijing to boost direct dialogue, saying Australia can serve as a ‘calm, constructive voice’ in global stability.

PM calls for US-China dialogue, offers Australia as bridge

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Washington and Beijing to boost direct dialogue, saying Australia can serve as a ‘calm, constructive voice’ in global stability.

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Australian workers now have the right to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their boss.

Aussies could soon have a four-day working week and more holidays

‘One of the ways that we can share in productivity ... is to work less hours.’

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NATO’s Director of Nuclear Policy says Australia should draw the United States closer in light of China’s nuclear build-up.

Australia urged to align with US amid China nuclear rise

One of NATO’s top officials says Australia should draw the United States closer in light of China’s nuclear build-up.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conceded parents were let down by governments.

Childcare crisis ‘priority’ for PM after parents let down

Parents have been let down in the past by governments and regulators, Anthony Albanese has admitted as Labor scrambles to fix a childcare crisis with new laws to cut off funds to substandard centres.

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