Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out his rumoured return to politics at the next election after speculation he would try to run again in his old seat of Kooyong. Mr Frydenberg was one of the biggest losers of the 2022 federal election, losing his blue ribbon Liberal seatContinue Reading
Students and recent graduates saddled with ballooning debts and those partaking in placements for subjects like teaching and nursing are in line for relief in the upcoming federal budget. Speaking to reporters in Canberra, Treasurer Jim Chalmers hinted at measures designed to ease education costs at a time of heightenedContinue Reading
Liberal senator Matt Canavan has shocked viewers of a morning TV show by showing up for a live interview with a bandage over his eye. It took no time for Today co-host Karl Stefanovic to question the welfare of the politician as he appeared for his regular Wednesday morning slotContinue Reading
Illegal vape manufacturers and suppliers could face up to seven years in prison and fines of up to $2.2m under a new wave of anti-vaping laws introduced by the federal government. Health Minister Mark Butler introduced new legislation on Thursday to ban the import, manufacture, supply and commercial possession ofContinue Reading
Scott Morrison’s departure has renewed calls for sweeping reforms to the rules that govern post-political life. The former prime minister looked far and wide for a new job, ultimately joining AUKUS-linked DYNE Maritime as a strategic adviser alongside former secretary of state and ex-CIA director Mike Pompeo. He’ll also joinContinue Reading
A bizarre protest against the supermarket giants involving a pair of inflatable pig suits has led to the crossbench warning Labor it will bleed voters if it doesn’t act now on grocery prices. Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie caused a stir as they trotted around Parliament House with their snoutsContinue Reading
Scott Morrison has come under fire for taking on two jobs in the US private defence sector after the former prime minister announced his exit from politics. After revealing plans to resign in February, Mr Morrison said he would be joining consulting firm American Global Strategies as non-executive vice chairman.Continue Reading
Anthony Albanese has been branded ‘out of touch’ in a television take-down after a new poll showed the government is haemorrhaging support among working class voters. Sunrise host Monique Ryan peppered Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke with tough questions about perceptions the prime minister is “losing touch” withContinue Reading
Analysis of domestic flight data in the United States puts the performance of Australia’s two largest airlines to shame and reveals passengers are being treated as mugs, experts say. Wednesday was the busiest day ever for air travel in America, with a staggering 51,332 domestic flights taking off and landingContinue Reading
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has defended her attendance at a lavish birthday lunch hosted by gambling lobby executives at one Melbourne’s premier restaurants. The lunch was hosted by the gambling industry peak body Responsible Wagering Australia, whose members include bet365, Betfair, PointsBet, Sportsbet and Ladbrokes, on November 16 last yearContinue Reading