Why Liberals Struggle in Polls Despite Labor's Record
A collection of letters examines the paradox of Liberal Party polling woes amid Labor's economic and policy challenges, covering immigration, leadership, and social issues.
Category : Federal Government
Hate Gun Reforms to Pass Parliament in 2026
The Australian Parliament is poised to pass significant hate gun reforms in 2026, marking a pivotal moment in firearm regulation and public safety efforts nationwide.
Australia's Gun Laws: 7am Podcast Debate
The 7am podcast delves into Australia's strict gun laws, examining their impact on public safety and the ongoing national debate over firearm regulations in the country.
Homicide probe after elderly man found dead in Corowa
A homicide investigation is underway after a 93-year-old Werribee man was found dead in a car outside a hospital on the NSW-Victoria border. Two people are assisting police.
Byrnes honours Bondi victims, condemns hate in Parliament
Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes mourns the 15 lives lost in the Bondi shootings, praising heroes and calling for unity ahead of the National Day of Mourning. Read her full speech.
Pocock survey shows overwhelming Canberra support for gun crackdown
A new survey by Senator David Pocock reveals over 80% of Canberrans support stricter firearm background checks and import controls. Get the full details on the community's stance.
Opposition Leader's top spinner lashes out at Summernats
Sussan Ley's press secretary, Liam Jones, has publicly criticised Canberra's Summernats festival in a letter to The Canberra Times. Discover the political reaction and other public service updates.
Key issues overshadowed by Bondi attack coverage
While hate speech laws dominate debate, other urgent matters like climate change, AUKUS, and Gaza demand Australia's attention. We examine the stories pushed aside.
Veteran cop leads WA's illegal tobacco crackdown
A decorated WA police veteran is spearheading a major crackdown on illegal tobacco operations and aims to recruit retired officers to bolster the fight against organised crime. Read the full story.
Government Drops Racial Vilification Laws Over Senate Support
The Albanese government has delayed proposed tougher racial vilification laws due to a lack of Senate support. The bill will now focus solely on gun law reforms. Read the latest political developments.
PM's hate crimes package stares down bipartisan rejection
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's proposed hate speech laws are in jeopardy after the Greens joined the Coalition to oppose the legislation. Parliament will debate the bill in an emergency sitting.
Officer hurt, two men arrested after Sydney police chase
A police sergeant was hospitalised after a van struck him during a response to a Petersham home invasion. A chase across Sydney's Inner West ended with two arrests. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Rudd's US tenure praised, Canberra's hot apartments criticised
Readers weigh in on Kevin Rudd's diplomatic achievements, Canberra's uninhabitable apartments, climate health risks, and America's lawless path. Dive into the public discourse.
Man with bow and arrow shot dead by NSW police
A man has died after being shot by police in Gunnedah, NSW, following a confrontation where he aimed a bow and arrow at officers. A critical incident investigation is underway.
Police car rammed in wild Sydney pursuit, one arrested
A high-speed police chase in Sydney's west ended with a patrol car rammed and a woman arrested. The male driver remains at large. Follow live updates.
Canberra agencies locked out of federal ad contracts
A Canberra Times analysis reveals no local agencies are on the federal government's high-value advertising panel, with millions flowing to Sydney and Melbourne firms. Discover the details and the government's response.
Albanese's Royal Commission decision ignites debate
As Parliament resumes, PM Albanese faces scrutiny over the delayed Royal Commission call. Readers debate antisemitism, bushfires, and foreign policy in a heated letters section.
Critical incident after car fire on Railway Avenue, Kelmscott
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious burns after a vehicle burst into flames on Railway Avenue in Kelmscott. Police are investigating the critical incident.
Thompson slams PM's gun control and hate speech law merger
Federal MP Phillip Thompson accuses the Prime Minister of a political stunt by merging gun control with hate speech laws. Read his full critique and the government's response.
Albanese's post-Bondi laws face political, legal challenges
The Albanese government's sweeping anti-terrorism and hate speech legislation, drafted after the Bondi massacre, faces a battle for passage and potential High Court challenges. Read the analysis.
Parliament recalled early for urgent hate speech and gun laws
Federal Parliament is being recalled early to debate urgent new hate speech and gun control legislation following the Bondi massacre. Read the details and analysis.
Young Aussies oppose optional Australia Day holiday
New polling reveals young Australians are most opposed to making the Australia Day public holiday optional for staff. Discover the data and the debate.
Police Search for Gunman Near Pinjarra, WA
WA Police deploy significant resources after reports of an armed man near Pinjarra. Residents urged to follow official instructions as the emergency response continues.
Bondi bomb scare: Man charged after camo vest chaos
A 34-year-old man arrested in Bondi Junction after wearing a suspicious vest has been charged. Police confirm the device was safe, days after the Bondi attacks.
Parliament recalled as Ministers defend Bondi inquiry timing
Federal Parliament will reconvene on January 19 to debate new hate speech and gun laws. WA Labor Ministers defend the timing of the Bondi attack royal commission announcement.
Parliament recalled to debate new hate speech laws
Federal MPs will return early to debate Australia's 'toughest ever' hate laws, targeting radicalisation and visa cancellations, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the latest.
$2m spent on failed national police museum plan
An exclusive report reveals over $2 million in proceeds of crime funds was spent on planning a national police museum in Canberra before the project was axed due to a cost blowout to $50 million.
Bondi inquiry must probe Australia's failure on anti-Semitism
The royal commission into the Bondi attack must examine why Australia failed to act on rising anti-Semitism over two years, argues Peter Kurti. It's a question of institutional and political failure.
Albanese's Royal Commission U-turn: A Political Reckoning
Analysis of PM Anthony Albanese's humiliating reversal on a royal commission into anti-Semitism after the Bondi massacre, exploring the political fallout and the inquiry's high-stakes challenges. Read the full story.
Woman fronts court over $20m cocaine smuggling plot
An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.
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