The Liberal conservatives are divided between traditionalists and those on the hard right, the latter wanting the party to turn its back on centrist policies and candidates, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
In a landmark step federal, state and territory governments have essentially moved to treating covid like the flu and similar illnesses, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission looks set for an easy birth thanks to an accord between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The proposed National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) would have a broad scope but only hold public hearings “in exceptional circumstances and where it is in the public interest to do so”, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Crossbenchers have issued a list of demands on the anti-corruption commission and say they “won’t be rushed” to a vote, ahead of the much-anticipated legislation being introduced into parliament this week, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Chalmers’ long term ambition is similar to that of most treasurers. He wants to be PM. More immediately, he aspires to be a reformer, which has become harder in today’s electorate, with its low tolerance for pain," writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The federal government will set up an inquiry into the cost of child care, following a 41 per cent increase in cost over the last eight years.
The passage of the proposed referendum on a Voice to Parliament could be a necessary, albeit not a sufficient, condition for Australia to become a republic in the next few years, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese has said it would be appropriate for King Charles to continue his advocacy on the challenge of climate change, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The jobs and skills summit, which concluded on Friday, has been a highly-managed exercise by the Albanese government in maximising policy and political productivity, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"If Albanese wanted to repeal or change the tax cuts, he would have the Senate numbers to do so, with the Greens and Pocock. But trashing an election pledge would have major implications for his credibility," writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The federal government will bring in early legislation for multi-employer bargaining and a range of…
