Thousands of activists are preparing to rally at Parliament House against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's Canberra visit, with police warning of significant traffic disruptions and heightened tensions following violent Sydney protests.
The Coalition faces electoral oblivion due to internal divisions and lack of clear policy. Voter frustration over cost-of-living and housing crises drives support to alternatives like One Nation.
Readers express scepticism over the Coalition's reunification, criticising it as unconvincing political theatre. Letters also cover protests, cafe impacts, and EV adoption in Canberra.
Sussan Ley's tenure as Liberal leader appears precarious after dismal polling, with speculation mounting about a party room spill and potential successors like Angus Taylor.
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The Queensland government has dismissed a key recommendation from the Wieambilla inquest for mandatory mental health checks for firearm licence applicants, opting instead for enhanced intelligence sharing and stricter restrictions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly defended the official visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia, while also commenting on recent police actions at pro-Palestine protests in Sydney.
The head of the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service has faced demands to step down after laughing while discussing complaints at Senate estimates, with survivors calling the behaviour offensive.
A significant security operation will unfold in Canberra as Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives, with heightened police presence following violent protests in Sydney. Road closures and travel disruptions expected.
The second day of Senate estimates hearings will see multiple government departments questioned, including Infrastructure, Communications, Indigenous Business Australia, and the Workplace Gender Equity Agency.
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Analysis reveals how the Liberal Party's decision to rejoin the Coalition with the Nationals undermines their appeal in urban electorates, as demographic shifts favour progressive policies.
Dawson MP Andrew Willcox and Senator Susan McDonald are set to rejoin the Coalition frontbench as the party reunites, marking a significant political shift in Australian federal politics.
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen faced a $60,000 phone bill after his department failed to adjust roaming tariffs during a trip to Azerbaijan, with Telstra refunding half.
WA Premier Roger Cook affirms West Australians' right to protest Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit while emphasising safety and respectful conduct during demonstrations.
Australia's domestic spy agency, ASIO, has issued a stern rebuke to the ABC over a Four Corners episode, alleging significant factual errors regarding resourcing and intelligence sharing related to the Bondi beach terror attack.
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Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce sparred on Sunrise amid new polling showing the Coalition's primary vote at a historic low of 18 percent.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley insists she will remain in her role despite Newspoll showing Coalition primary vote at just 18%, the lowest in over two decades, with One Nation surging to 27%.
The first Senate estimates hearings of 2026 start today, focusing on departments like Attorney-General's, Infrastructure, and Parliamentary Services. Key topics include public service departures and budget cuts.
Katter's Australian Party seeks to overturn an LNP gag order, reigniting debate on Queensland's abortion laws and parliamentary transparency in Townsville.
Australian federal politicians collectively own over $419 million in property, averaging 2.7 properties each. Nearly 10% of holdings are in Canberra, with many claiming taxpayer allowances for owned homes.
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ACT Minister for Police Marisa Paterson reveals relentless online abuse and in-person confrontations, highlighting a disturbing trend of gendered violence in the community.
The latest Senate estimates hearings commence amid a significant backlog, with more than 1600 questions from previous sessions still unanswered, sparking political debate over the system's use.
WA Premier Roger Cook appeals for unity and vigilance following an alleged terrorist attack targeting an Invasion Day rally in Perth, emphasising community solidarity against hate.
Sussan Ley and David Littleproud have reunited the Coalition after public disputes, but policy differences and trust issues threaten their partnership's longevity ahead of elections.
The Coalition has reunited following a three-week split, its second in eight months, with leaders pledging to hold the Albanese government to account through new solidarity agreements.
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26-летний предприниматель Кайл Хант столкнулся с ордером на арест из-за неоплаченного штрафа за нарушение карантина в Мельбурне. Штраф вырос до $9637, в то время как в Новом Южном Уэльсе подобные штрафы были отменены.
The Liberal and National parties have reconciled after a three-week split triggered by disagreements over hate-speech laws, with Nationals frontbenchers reinstated to shadow cabinet positions.
The Coalition is set to reunite following a breakthrough agreement between Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud, ending a three-week split over shadow cabinet suspensions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government faces a critical test on housing policy as it considers reforms to the capital gains tax discount, drawing lessons from Labor's 2019 franking credits debacle.
Премьер-министр Энтони Албанезе во время визита в Перт отказался комментировать возможные изменения в налоге на прирост капитала и отрицал свою роль в повышении ставок.
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ACT Minister Suzanne Orr faces questioning after the territory's inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People resigns less than halfway through her term.
