‘Worst possible thing’: leaders shaken by attack on MP
As independent MP Helen Haines fights for her life after being attacked outside her regional electorate office, tributes from all sides of politics are flowing.
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The ACT government will introduce legislation in the Legislative Assembly today to implement its previously announced gambling reforms, including mandatory cashless gaming and a reduction in poker machine numbers.
The man who allegedly attacked federal MP Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition in hospital, allegedly made a U-turn before hitting her twice.
Autonomous submarines could soon be deployed across Australia's coastline as previously under-wraps details of the drone program are revealed.
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Chief judge named top dog in bid to dig up corruption
A former chief Australian law officer has been made head of the national corruption watchdog months after the previous office-holder resigned amid controversy.
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Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire
Australia has been urged not to miss out on a potential windfall by letting a free trade deal with Europe fail, but it now faces stiffer opposition.
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Senator blames ‘factionalism’ for misconduct claims
An embattled Greens senator is pinning accusations about his behaviour towards women on intra-party squabbles and weaponised rumours.
Government ministers were told months in advance the tax office was looking at suspending credit card payments after a ban on surcharges.
Liberal frontbenchers have rejected claims the Nationals are setting the agenda in the coalition's rejection of a planned free-trade agreement with Europe.
MPs and senators will once again cram themselves into Old Parliament House for a special sitting to mark the building's 100th birthday.
Greens leaders are examining avenues for an investigation into the alleged behaviour of Senator Jordon Steele-John, noting his right to procedural fairness.
Ukraine's ambassador will meet with David Shoebridge after the Greens leader said he did not support military aid in the country's fight against Russia.
A push from the Greens to increase fines and open legal avenues for social media users harmed online could be the final hurdle for Labor's digital rights law.
The government has defended reintroducing its contentious private health insurance changes, which the coalition says puts it in "contempt" of the Senate.
Australia's election regulator has warned artificial intelligence is making democracy harder to protect, but doesn't believe it's all up to him to fix.
MICHELLE GRATTAN reports Jim Chalmers has warned progressives against mocking One Nation voters, arguing Labor must understand their frustrations rather than dismiss them.
The Greens are set to kick Labor's proposed 30 per cent minimum trust tax to an inquiry, giving businesses the chance to protest the proposed changes.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he and Anthony Albanese are on the same page about Australian Taxation Office credit card payment changes.
The Greens and small businesses are mounting separate campaigns threatening to derail the government's plan to hike taxes on trusts.
