NAB economist says Royal Commission entirely political
The National Australia Bank’s head economist Alan Oster has stated that while economic growth for Australia looks promising over the next year, consumers will...
Domestic violence laws not tolerating drunken excuses
In the interest of public safety, domestic violence laws are changing to remove drunkenness as a defence to breaching personal protection injunctions. Perpetrators will...
Ex-minister criticises foreign donations crackdown
Andrew Robb, a former federal minister has criticised his old coalition colleagues for implying him, and people like him, were treasonous. This follows the...
Labor senator’s citizenship to be assessed by High Court
Another addition to Australia’s political “citizenship saga” comes in the form of Labor’s ACT senator Katy Gallagher. Federal Labor has referred senator Gallagher to...
Anti-wind group Waubra Foundation stripped of low-tax status
The Waubra Foundation, a notable anti-wind farm group have been stripped of their position as a tax-deductible charity. This could have repercussions for other...
Emma Husar continues to deny latest misconduct allegations
Emma Husar, a Labor backbencher, has denied the latest batch of misconduct allegations against her from former colleagues.
New details have emerged regarding the investigation...
Federal Education Minister threatens to withhold education funding
Victorian Education Minister James Merlino has attacked his Federal counterpart over a letter demanding an agreement be reached regarding schools funding.
Mr Merlino publically released...
Turnbull remains preferred PM while Coalition suffers
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has managed to keep his head above water and has ended the parliamentary year with a positive swing in his...