Exclusive: Farley discussed preferences and suggested platform before Voices group endorsed his rival Michelle Milthorpe as its candidate

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Anthony Albanese rejects calls for Wells to resign over the breaches, saying she had done the right thing and had also apologised

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This Saturday’s byelection in Sussan Ley’s former seat of Farrer is expected to be a tight two-horse race between a community independent and a One Nation candidate – with none of the major parties in serious contention.

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This Saturday’s byelection in Sussan Ley’s former seat of Farrer is expected to be a tight two-horse race between a community independent and a One Nation candidate – with none of the major parties in serious contention.

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Bridget McKenzie says rollback of inland rail project sends ‘chill’ through community

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Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes

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They may not be influencers, but they’re keen to have influence

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The federal budget is just around the corner and, although some information is already

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria

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Exclusive: Taskforce to mull options to cut level to 150,000-200,000, which is higher than One Nation’s hard 130,000 cap and Howard-era’s 100,000 target

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If Albanese’s newest budget can tame discretionary trust tax dodging, it will be a good step in ensuring the rich are treated the same as the rest of us

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Federal shadow treasurer says any handouts in budget could add to inflation

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Private companies will be required to hold an extra 10 days of fuel, taking Australia’s overall reserves of diesel and jet fuel to 50-day supply

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Home affairs minister Tony Burke says government continues to refuse to help the group of 13

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‘The whole idea is to make generational change,’ Dan Repacholi says as he embarks on listening tour with Ged Kearney

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Exclusive: Company pushes for lower excise and claims threats warrant secrecy, while critics say it has ‘no interest in public health or safety’

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Two marine rescue volunteers who went to help others are among those who have died in a tragic yacht accident on Monday night.

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Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreement

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The president’s contempt for the media is explosive and his ‘disappointment’ with Australia apparent. For Meta, Google and Oracle, it’s a powerful combination

The fallout of the Albanese government’s proposed News Bargaining Incentive feels predi

The party’s activist wing has probably never held such power, yet the PM offers uncritical support for Aukus and refuses to criticise Trump’s acts of war

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The PM is clearly not prepared to risk backlash from Asian energy trading partners during a fuel crisis – but his government will face domestic challenges if it does not move eventually

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Exclusive: A Senate committee considering the illegal tobacco trade in Australia hears closed-session evidence from cigarette manufacturers

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The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, have announced a new agreement to elevate the 'special strategic partnership' between the two countries following talks in Parliament House in Canberra. The hig

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Jim Chalmers says next Tuesday’s budget will not extend the 26 cent fuel tax cut beyond June.

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International Energy Agency findings show government must commit to rapid cuts in emissions of greenhouse gas, climate experts say

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When Annastacia Palaszczuk led a Labor opposition to win government in the 2015 Queensland election, she was labelled an ‘accidental premier’. She later became a three-term premier who ended on her own terms.

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The treasurer also says May federal budget will play ‘helpful, not harmful, role in fight against inflation’

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The little-known publicly funded scheme is used by about 800 families with children who cannot access mainstream care

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As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galas

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In the first of a two-part series, Labor insiders weigh up the competing stresses on the government in what was meant to be its central year to deliver change

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Canavan defends Coalition decision to preference One Nation ahead of independent in Farrer: ‘Socialists and communists always go l

David Farley says net overseas migration of 306,000 ‘probably not’ too much despite party policy to cap migrants at 130,000 per year

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By directing preferences to Pauline Hanson’s party, the Coalition may deliver One Nation its first election win in the lower house

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The Farrer byelection is just days away and the former prime minister has stern words for his party: ‘Echo the hateful policies of One Nation and risk becoming a recruiting agent for extremist groups’

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David Farley is not your typical One Nation candidate – restrained on migration and conscious of climate. But history beckons in Saturday’s byelection

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Anthony Marsh appears to be in commanding position in significant boost to opposition leader Jess Wilson

The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian byelection seen as a preview of what to expect when the rest of the state hits the polls

Voters take to ballot box on Mornington Peninsula in poll seen as preview of what to expect in November’s state election

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Voters are taking to the ballot box in a

Wilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystems

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Premiers are rejecting Anthony Albanese’s buyback scheme amid a surge in the number of applications for gun licences

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PM tells Guardian Australia he’s committed to universal childcare in interview marking first anniversary of landslide reelection

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Anthony Albanese says the

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There’s a locket of hair in Annabel Crabb’s handbag. It belongs to her paternal grandmother. “Our family do

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A man has allegedly stolen nearly $3,000 worth of diesel in jerry cans and drums from a South Sydney service station.

Police said th

When Annastacia Palaszczuk led a Labor opposition team to government in the 2015 Queensland election, she was labelled an ‘accidental premier’. She later became a three-term premier who ended it on her own terms. She speaks with politi

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There were ugly scenes at Anzac Day dawn services when a small handful of people booed during the welcome to country in several cities. Most politicians condemned the behaviour, including opposition leader Angus Taylor, but he nevertheless said the nex

The top 10% of Australia’s earners get 90% of the benefit of the CGT, while young Australians are struggling to get into the housing market

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Spy tech firm says it’s just ‘a software company’ amid pressure for a ban on new contracts with government agencies

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There were ugly scenes at Anzac Day dawn services when a small handful of people booed during the welcome to country in several cities. Most politicians condemned the behaviour, including opposition leader Angus Taylor, but he nevertheless said the nex

From luxury flights and Kidman-branded country attire to a steak dinner and meat pies, the rapidly expanding party is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person. Will voters pay the price?

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