politics
PM recommends changes to travel rules for parliamentarians' family
Under the recommendations, family of parliamentarians would be restricted to economy class flights and an allowance for three annual “Australia-wide” return trips would be scrapped. Source link
NSW premier defends protest laws, saying 'words lead to actions' — as it happened
Chris Minns says new protest laws will be introduced despite “resistance to the government’s legislative agenda in recent days”. Source link
PM apologises in wake of Bondi attack, announces reforms
Anthony Albanese says he is “sorry” for what Jewish Australians have experienced, while announcing a package of legislative changes. Source link
Government announces domestic gas reservation scheme in bid to lower costs
Chris Bowen makes a long-anticipated announcement about reserving a portion of gas on the east coast for domestic use after a cabinet meeting. Source link
Why the government is resisting calls for a federal Bondi royal commission
Calls for the federal government to hold a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack continue after NSW announced intentions for a state-level royal commission, prompting some confusion about the difference. Source link
From election triumph to an unthinkable tragedy: How politics shaped 2025
The ABC’s political reporters, commentators and broadcasters reflect on what defined the year in politics. Source link
PM announces review of intelligence and law enforcement in wake of Bondi attack
Former top bureaucrat Dennis Richardson is appointed to lead the review, which will report in April of next year. Source link
Parents grapple with Australia's social media ban
For some parents, the social media bans for under-16s have come as a relief. But others say they are fuelling conflict. Source link
Grace Tame fights against a legal loophole frustrating abuse survivors
In every Australian state and the NT, churches cannot be held vicariously liable for historical child sexual abuse perpetrated by their priests. Grace Tame is leading the charge for change. Source link
How the Bondi shooters got access to now-banned guns
With Australia’s strict gun laws, how was Sajid Akram able to legally own the gun he was using to slaughter innocent people in Bondi on December 14? Source link