politics
Wells says 'gut reaction' to travel claims fair but she has 'upheld' rules
Communications Minister Anika Wells accepts her taxpayer-funded travel claims have prompted a “gut reaction” in people, after a week of scrutiny over her expenses. Source link
Live: Experts answer questions as the social media ban comes into effect
Ten major platforms are now expected to check the ages of all their Australian users and prevent anyone found to be under 16 from holding an account. We’ve asked experts how to best navigate it. Follow live. Source link
PM says social media ban biggest 'cultural change' Australia has faced — as it happened
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia’s social media ban will change lives as Australia takes “back control” from social media companies. Source link
Abuse survivors say Centrelink's 'couple rule' puts women in danger
Financial and domestic abuse survivors say the way Centrelink assesses benefit payments for people in a relationship makes it harder for women to leave dangerous relationships. Source link
We examined MPs' family travel spending — here's what we learned
Family reunion travel is under scrutiny as new analysis shows federal MPs and senators spent $1.1 million on flying and driving their loved ones to Canberra and around Australia in 12 months. Source link
What's better — low rates and 'dog days' or rising rates and a thriving economy?
The Reserve Bank governor has opened the door to interest rate hikes in 2026, but how soon will she walk through it? Source link
Wells initiates audit of expenses as Shorten defends her against 'pile-on'
The sports minister maintains all her taxpayer-funded expenses have been within the guidelines. Source link
Richardson remembered for 'soy sauce diplomacy' at state funeral
Hundreds of former and current politicians from all sides of the spectrum gathered to remember powerbroker and kingmaker Graham ‘Richo’ Richardson. Source link
Latest move in colourful MP's career gets mixed reviews from voters
There are mixed feelings amongst voters in the New England electorate as they digest the news that local MP Barnaby Joyce has defected from the Nationals to One Nation. Source link
Telcos call for national register of mobile phones — as it happened
Telcos and government staffers have been questioned about who knew what and when, after a second Triple Zero failure was linked to a possible death. Source link