politics
Pauline Hanson returns to Senate seat after seven-day suspension — as it happened
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has returned to her seat in the Senate after she was suspended for seven sitting days. Source link
Fears for thousands of renters as rental affordability scheme ends
Vulnerable and elderly residents in homes subsidised by the National Rental Affordability Scheme are staring down decade-long waitlists for social housing as the scheme draws to a close. Source link
Report says Australia's focus on China has 'eroded' Taiwan's trust
Experts say Australia needs to do more to grow its relationship with Taiwan as China works to diplomatically isolate Taipei in the region. Source link
Online safety watchdog says tech giants failing to detect child abuse
Major tech companies including Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft are still failing to do enough to detect and stop child sexual abuse, eSafety has claimed. Source link
Corruption body chief asked to explain himself after Defence ties emerged
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland asked Paul Brereton to explain why his ongoing ties to Defence had not been “adequately” disclosed in a letter sent last year. Source link
Labor MP 'uncomfortable' with Israeli president's visit
Labor’s Ed Husic says it is “hard to reconcile” a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with comments he has made in relation to the war in Gaza. Source link
Liberals say $15b fund backing 'loser' green projects will fuel inflation
The $15 billion fund will be allowed to back riskier green projects under new rules announced today. Source link
Government to sell historic defence properties
The Albanese government has identified 67 defence sites for potential sale, aiming to unlock up to $1.8 billion. Source link
'We did nothing wrong': Littleproud, Ley stand firm ahead of reunion talks
The Nationals leader has refused to disclose whether he will reject an offering for the Coalition to reunite with a list of conditions, including a six-month suspension from the frontbench for three Nationals senators. Source link
Live: Ley rejects 'ridiculous' speculation she could be deposed within weeks
Sussan Ley has rejected speculation she could be deposed as Liberal leader within weeks as “ridiculous”. Follow live. Source link