Political news and analysis from the ACT and Federal Parliaments
"There is an irony in a school principal resisting mandating. Principals are responsible for a whole range of mandatory behaviours in schools and that they demand of their students," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
While Barnaby Joyce used opposition to net zero as weaponry in overthrowing Michael McCormack, he has now found himself needing to deliver to Morrison for Glasgow, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Shane Rattenbury acknowledged the hurt and pain of the Aboriginal woman at the centre of the travesty and tendered, on behalf of the Greens, his regret and sorrow at her treatment," writes columnist JON STANHOPE.
The matters to be resolved to get the Nationals in the 2050 climate target tent are said to be about money, messaging, protections for regions, and practicalities, but the timeline is unclear, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Canberrans will now have the option to include both their adoptive and biological parents on their birth certificates.
HAVING an ACT Minister fighting for a better deal is excellent. And not just for "Ken Behrens" but for all Australians, says MICHAEL MOORE.
Political commentator MICHELLE GRATTAN says federal opposition leader Anthony Albanese has diminished his party's credibility by failing to act after shock revelations of branch stacking.
"The cumulative impact on funding of mental health across the six years, has been a reduction in funding, in real terms, of $106.2 million," writes columnist JON STANHOPE.
"KEEPING UP THE ACT" is an original, weekly cartoon strip cheekily aimed at the funny side of politics in Canberra.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN reimagines the Prime Minister's current popularity polling.
"A quick look at social media reflects the anger felt by 'Ken Behrens' in the fading hope of home ownership with so little land being made available and prices skyrocketing," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN might have found a way to get anti-corruption laws through the federal parliament.
With legislation for a federal integrity commission coming soon, Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation has brought into sharper focus the powers of the bodies who investigate integrity in politics, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has accused the QLD premier of attempting to "extort money" by exchanging the opening of her state's borders for more hospital funding, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"KEEPING UP THE ACT" is an original, weekly cartoon strip cheekily aimed at the funny side of politics in Canberra.
"While a small number of protestors are using violence to make a point about their right to freedom from vaccination, much more important civil liberties are being eroded," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) needs to have a bolder climate action plan to bring it in line with the NSW government's new emissions reduction target.
Barilaro’s seat of Monaro is on a 11.6 per cent margin. Berejiklian’s Willoughby electorate has a 21 per cent buffer. Constance’s Bega seat is on 6.9 per cent, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Gladys Berejiklian quits premiership amid ICAC inquiry into links with former MP, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
