Father of the House Bob Katter has called on the treasurer to properly answer a question involving the "crocodile gods," "pagan rituals" and the Olympics.
Government faces questions over Gazan visas, PM defends approach — as it happened
Anthony Albanese has defended his approach on visa approvals as Peter Dutton says people fleeing Gaza should not be allowed into Australia.
Photo shows A man in a suit looking grim.Gambling ads don't fund our TV networks. We all know who really pays the cost
The degree of trepidation with which the federal government is this week mincing around even the second-order question of banning gambling ads — just the ads! — gives you a very pungent sense of just how powerful this industry is.
Housing minister targeted over CFMEU house price claim
After mopping up a blunder on housing data, Clare O'Neil was targeted once again in question time over a remark she made about the CFMEU and house prices.
Greens to force vote on gambling advertising ban, PM says lay off of Raygun — as it happened
The Greens will put more pressure on the government to fully ban gambling advertising, and the prime minister says criticism of breakdancer Rachael Gunn is "a bit unfair".
Photo shows Albanese gestures with a hand on the lower house floor.The Albanese government is like a renter nervously getting ready for a home inspection
With less than a year to go until the latest date for an election, the government is looking overwhelmed by its list of "still to do" and "issues outstanding" items.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese looks down and grimaces slightly during a press conference.Some Labor voters 'disappointed' with the PM but there's still time to steady the ship
Just like Democrats who were worried about Joe Biden, long-time Labor voters fear Anthony Albanese is not the messenger for the moment. It boils down to "the vibe".
Inflation isn't as bad as predicted, but we're now stuck at an inflection point on monetary policy
This week's inflation numbers have spared the Reserve Bank — and the indebted — the spectre of another rate rise. But it hasn't made the problem go away — for the bank or the government.
Albanese's ministry reshuffle is another nail in the coffin of a republic. It also says a lot about the political problems he's facing
The prime minister's reshuffle tells us much about political realities — and political problems.
Photo shows A group photo of Anthony Albanese and 16 other members of government.Albanese says Barnaby Joyce comments 'a new low'
The Prime Minister says Barnaby Joyce's comments likening voting to 'bullets' and 'magazines' are unacceptable given increasing political polarisation.
Photo shows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wearing a suit and tie, speaking during a television interview.Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds.Top visa expert says Clare O'Neil's departure leaves controversial student visa policy in state of uncertainty
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to parachute Tony Burke into the troubled home affairs portfolio may be about fixing some of the government's immigration woes, but it leaves unanswered questions over student and skilled visas, says a top migration expert.
Photo shows People collect their bags at the carousel at the Brisbane airport.Albanese says West Bank settlements are illegal under international law
The Government has imposed sanctions on seven Israelis over the expansion of settlements in Palestinian Territories.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese listens to a question at a media conference. A man with grey hair stands behind him on his right.,Has Video Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds.Biden dropped out and threw his support behind Kamala. Here's why 2024 could still turn into 'chaos'
Joe Biden steps down and Kamala Harris steps up as Donald Trump's overwhelming ascendancy leaves both sides of Australian politics talking about what a second age of Trump would mean.
Albanese insists strong, swift action has been taken against CFMEU
The PM says the unions royal commission achieved nothing despite interviewing Julia Gillard and Bill Shorten as witnesses.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese speaking during a media conference outdoors.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 13 seconds.Watching the government respond to the CFMEU saga is like watching a brakeless freight train heading for a crowded station
The CFMEU saga has meant Anthony Albanese has again spent his week fielding questions about internal Labor matters, when he'd rather be talking about anything else.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese speaks at a podium inside parliament houseIconic image of 'bulletproof' Trump inspires MAGA merchandise
The image of former US president Donald Trump defiantly raising his fist after being shot became instantly historic. And it is appearing everywhere from mugs to dog cardigans.
Photo shows A T-shirt being sold in the US shows a photo of former president Donald Trump raising his fist after being shotFatima Payman leaves the door open to forming her own party after walking away from Labor — as it happened
Just hours after walking away from Labor and taking her place on the crossbench, Fatima Payman reveals what led her to quit.
PM accuses Fatima Payman of month-long strategy, expects imminent announcement on future — as it happened
Anthony Albanese says he expects Fatima Payman to make an announcement in the coming days about her future with Labor.
Photo shows A young woman in a hijab listens as she sits behind a microphone.PM says Senator Payman’s actions are ‘not acceptable’
Anthony Albanese responds to reports that Fatima Payman may be aligning herself with the Muslim group organising candidates to oppose Labor at the next election.
Has Video Duration: 15 minutes 1 second.Prime minister backs push to immortalise Bob Katter with official parliamentary portrait — as it happened
Anthony Albanese says Katter is "an institution in his own right" and commissioning his portrait would be "above all, an act of respect".
'I have been exiled': Fatima Payman accuses Labor colleagues of attempting to intimidate her to resign from Senate — as it happened
Suspended Labor senator Fatima Payman to sit out of all Senate votes as she accuses colleagues of seeking to intimidate her to quit politics. Look back at how the day unfolded in our live blog.