Confrontations over Gaza make politicians feel unsafe,says minister

Confrontations over Gaza make politicians feel unsafe,says minister

Anne Aly said the confrontation with pro-Palestinian activists in a park last weekend was not the first,but was the most intense clash she had experienced.

  • byOlivia Ireland

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A prize for civility in politics? The award goes to Minns and Perrottet

A prize for civility in politics? The award goes to Minns and Perrottet

Chris Minns and Dominic Perrottet could have gone for the jugular. Instead,the two leaders became mates.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Teacher Steph Lentz was fired for her sexuality. Will the law finally change?

Teacher Steph Lentz was fired for her sexuality. Will the law finally change?

For seven years,parliament has been debating religious freedom. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised to end the political arguing – but will reforms once again be shelved? And why?

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Why Albanese refuses to take this leap of faith without Dutton

Why Albanese refuses to take this leap of faith without Dutton

The prime minister has offended all sides by shelving his religious freedom law,yet it may just spare him an unholy political fight.

  • byDavid Crowe
Labor ‘distraught’ over Minns’ new teen bail laws:Byrne

Labor ‘distraught’ over Minns’ new teen bail laws:Byrne

Labor mayor and senior party figure Darcy Byrne says ALP members are furious at the premier’s proposed new laws to lock children up.

  • byAlexandra Smith andMax Maddison
Australia will never elect a Donald Trump – and it’s due to one national trait

Australia will never elect a Donald Trump – and it’s due to one national trait

When I was working on a cruise ship,a noticeboard poster said it all:“Please remember that Americans consider it acceptable to brag about their kids. Australians do not.”

  • bySimon Taylor
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Albanese’s sudden retreat on religious discrimination sparks Dutton fury

Albanese’s sudden retreat on religious discrimination sparks Dutton fury

The prime minister told the Labor caucus meeting he did not want a divisive debate on religious freedom laws,but this move has angered many.

  • byDavid Crowe
On two fronts,Crisafulli’s week of wins shows the LNP’s hard road ahead
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On two fronts,Crisafulli’s week of wins shows the LNP’s hard road ahead

The state Opposition Leader has ticked off a key pledge for party renewal and taken a seat from Labor within days. Focus now turns to the biggest looming test.

  • byMatt Dennien
Liberal fury at the antics of Alex,the anti-woke senator

Liberal fury at the antics of Alex,the anti-woke senator

Within 24 hours of rolling his senior South Australian colleague for top spot on the state Senate ticket,conservative firebrand Alex Antic was on the attack.

  • byJames Massola
Dutton’s nuclear spin is an alibi,not a policy

Dutton’s nuclear spin is an alibi,not a policy

Rather than offer a genuine solution on energy,the opposition leader is attempting to avoid two fights:one with Labor,the other within the Coalition.

  • bySean Kelly
Former PMs racked up $1.6 million in expenses. We’re picking up the tab

Former PMs racked up $1.6 million in expenses. We’re picking up the tab

Our former prime ministers are entitled to taxpayer-funded air travel,an office and staff,as well as ground travel – and it’s costing taxpayers a pretty penny.

  • byOlivia Ireland andJames Massola