As thousands of financial advisers exit the industry, expert Nick Bruining warns the purge won't automatically remove all bad actors. Discover what this means for your financial advice and future.
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark IVF legislation, expanding access to single women and LGBTQ+ couples. The reforms modernise fertility laws for WA families.
WA Premier Roger Cook recalls Parliament for an extra day to push through key bills on housing and criminal law. Find out which laws are being fast-tracked.
Independent Senator David Pocock condemns plans to slash staffed hours at Parliament House gym, arguing it harms staff wellbeing. Read the full story.
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark surrogacy reforms, removing medical infertility requirements and opening access to single men and same-sex couples. The long-awaited bill now heads to the Legislative Assembly.
Tasmania's parliament has approved the contentious $1.13 billion Macquarie Point stadium, a key condition for the state's entry into the AFL and AFLW in 2028. The divisive project now moves forward.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a civil rape finding has been dismissed. The Full Federal Court not only upheld the original verdict but strengthened it, finding he was aware Brittany Higgins did not consent. Read the full analysis.
Bruce Lehrmann has failed to overturn a civil finding he raped Brittany Higgins. The Full Federal Court dismissed his appeal, upholding the damning judgment. Read the full details.
WA's Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy has resigned after The West Australian revealed Parliament was set to force him out. Read the full story on the political upheaval.
WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed claims the Electoral Commissioner is a scapegoat as Robert Kennedy resists calls to resign over the March 8 state election. A parliamentary vote looms.
Exclusive analysis reveals rowdy Liberal MPs, led by David Pisoni, were ejected from State Parliament nearly nine times more often than Labor in 2025. See the full list.
Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Australian MPs were ejected from Parliament 38 times in 2025, a major drop from 2024. Discover which politicians were most-often suspended and why behaviour is improving.
Rosie Bruce, a senior guide at Parliament House for 25 years, has been honoured with the Natasha Watson Women in Tourism award, celebrating her dedication to showcasing Canberra to visitors from around the world.
Federal government accelerates controversial land clearing regulations amid concerns farmers would clear vegetation before new laws take effect. No transition period provided.
The ACT government is overhauling key building regulations to speed up construction and save homeowners money. Learn how these changes will affect Canberra's property market.
The Albanese government's environmental law reforms face criticism as Liberals appear unprepared. Analysis reveals political missteps and industry concerns about the proposed changes.
Proposed environmental law reforms could demonise Australia's oil and gas industry, threatening jobs and energy security. Learn how these changes may impact the nation.
Exclusive look at how Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek secured landmark environmental reforms after intense negotiations with crossbenchers. Discover what's in the new deal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secures environmental reforms through Greens partnership while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley claims her text message was ignored. Get the full story on Australia's new EPBC changes.
Environment Minister Murray Watt secures major EPBC reforms with Greens support after Coalition negotiations fail. Business groups express disappointment as government achieves environmental policy victory.
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull says the right side of Australian politics has 'lost its way'. Get the latest on this and other major news stories with the 7NEWS app.
Labor passes major environmental reforms with Greens support while Coalition faces leadership crisis. Sussan Ley's passive approach criticised as government delivers key legislation.
PM Albanese's EPBC reforms, backed by Greens, face industry fury over gas project delays and red tape. Will this deal hamper Australia's productivity?
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull returns to Parliament, slamming the Coalition's 'ludicrous' energy debate while supporting Labor's Future Made in Australia bill. Read his sharp critique.
South Australian police gain stronger search powers for high-risk missing persons cases. New legislation allows entry without consent when vulnerable lives are at stake.
Speaker Milton Dick and Senate President Sue Lines illuminate Parliament House's Christmas tree with sustainable charities Country Needs People and Landcare Australia as 2025 beneficiaries.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted the 2025 PM's Spelling Bee champions at Parliament House. A tricky political word sparked laughter and the young spellers shared their winning stories.
Canberra politicians received a secret email warning of potential hacking during a visit by China's senior official Zhao Leji. Learn about the strict security protocols issued.