Today
Dutton blocked show of political unity on antisemitism, says Labor MP
Josh Burns says the Liberal leader stopped shadow minister James Paterson reading a statement on his behalf condemning the Melbourne synagogue attack.
- 1 hr ago
- Andrew Tillett
Yesterday
Liberals dismiss CSIRO’s latest nuclear costings as ‘political’
The CSIRO’s latest appraisal of the Coalition’s nuclear power plans fails to detail the comparative cost of Labor’s renewable rollout, the Liberals say.
- Phillip Coorey
- Analysis
- Antisemitism
Taskforce better late than never, but the damage has been done
It feels like the government has again underestimated the import of a serious event and is playing catch-up, which doesn’t help a prime minister fighting a perception of weakness.
- Phillip Coorey
New police, ASIO squad to keep Jews safe
Amid a deepening political row, a special flying squad of officers will be created to tackle antisemitism as Friday’s synagogue fire is declared an act of terrorism.
- Updated
- Andrew Tillett and Gus McCubbing
No ongoing threat after synagogue attack: ASIO
ASIO conducts own antisemitism inquiries as the AFP sets up a special operation; David Lamming avoids criminal conviction after arrest outside The Star. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
ANZ’s risky new CEO; Assads ‘like mafia’; ‘Shoebox’ fetches $850k
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
This Month
Dutton walks back migration target until after election
Peter Dutton has stepped away from a previous commitment to cut net migration to 160,000.
- Julie Hare
Dutton pushes role for gas power amid blitz on Labor seats
The Opposition Leader hit five Labor electorates this week, in an indication the Coalition is increasingly confident of holding its own seats and is on the hunt for more.
- Phillip Coorey
Rupert Murdoch makes surprise Australian homecoming
The “retired” media mogul has made his first trip Down Under in many years.
- Mark Di Stefano
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
Teals aren’t letting the Liberals whitewash them as Greens
Allegra Spender’s push to change the definition of small business complicates the Coalition’s attempts to pigeonhole the independents as lefties.
- Phillip Coorey
Dutton axes third wind farm ahead of nuclear pitch
The opposition leader has pledged to scrap plans for a massive wind farm off the NSW central coast if elected.
- Phillip Coorey
Trophies and sequins as Australia’s business leaders gonged
A $70,000 Rolex and a sequined jacket show life is sweet for the victors, though the path isn’t always smooth.
- Updated
- Myriam Robin and Mark Di Stefano
Rio Tinto rules out unification, mulls ASX share issuance
Rio Tinto boss Jakob Stausholm says he wants to bolster the Australian side of the dual-company structure, not unify it with the British side.
- Peter Ker
- Analysis
- Federal election
Finding life tough? Imagine if Dutton had been PM, says Albanese
The government does not dispute voters are worse off than three years ago, but argues it would be more dire had the Coalition been in power.
- Phillip Coorey
Tough new dirty money rules to disrupt $60b in criminal activity
The head of Australia’s financial crime watchdog says gaps in anti-money laundering and terror financing rules have been exploited by criminals for too long.
- Tom McIlroy
November
Albanese dangles childcare package in pitch to voters
Labor’s new childcare policy will not be legislated until after the election, making its delivery contingent on re-electing the government.
- Phillip Coorey
Virgin will partner with Qatar for long-haul flights
ACCC gives interim approval for Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways’ agreement; the 11 Treasury bills that passed the Senate; Peter Dutton hugs Bill Shorten. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
Like Morrison, Albanese’s hoping for a summer of love
Given the confirmation this week by Treasurer Jim Chalmers of a bigger budget deficit this financial year, it would make sense to call a federal election for April 12.
- Phillip Coorey
Birmingham warns Liberals against ideological extremes as he departs
Announcing his exit from politics, Liberal Senate leader Simon Birmingham also slammed China for abusing its power when it blocked Australian trade.
- Andrew Tillett
Chaos and horsetrading: Parliament runs for its life
If you see someone running inside the long hallways of Parliament House, it’s usually a safe bet to run right after them.
- Tom McIlroy
