The 48th parliament is about to begin. Here’s who will be there, what’s on the agenda, and the political and policy challenges ahead.
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After another week of concerning allegations against the former federal opposition leader, senior Labor figures have suggested removing Latham’s portrait.
Albanese’s China visit has focussed on boosting the economic partnership while avoiding any ideological grandstanding on points of difference.
The first sitting weeks of the 48th parliament will see MPs of all persuasions adjusting to the new status quo - and avoiding political pitfalls.
The former prime minister warns of a ‘reckless’ degree of ‘delusion’ in Canberra about AUKUS, saying it risks costing Australia far more than anyone wants to admit.
Census testing begins next month ahead of the 2026 official headcount. National census are under threat overseas, threatening the collection of quality data.
Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged warm words and promised to strength the relationship after talks to Beijing.
The $10 billion housing future fund will build 30,000 new social and affordable homes. While the scheme is welcome, there is plenty of room for improvement.
The antisemitism strategy could stoke social divisions due to its reliance on biased arguments, weak evidence and overreach in its recommendations.
The Albanese government is facing a push by the United States for a ‘broad ranging and open ended’ commitment to defend Taiwan against any Chinese aggression.
The PM will use his visit to China to focus on trade ties, while trying to avoid being dragged into growing geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
When a big scandal breaks, governments jump into action, ministers rush out to say they’ll “do something” . But why does it take a crisis to get things done?
Anthony Albanese is calling for a kinder Australia. But new research shows a lack of kindness in the public service is causing distress and even harm to clients.
Albanese seems to find himself on eggshells whenever the American relationship comes up, with his failure to secure a meeting with Trump becoming its own story.
The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nation’s federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,500 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
24 hours later the government has backed the US attack on Iran but clearly it remains uncomfortable doing so, but not as uncomfortable in years gone by.
The government issued a statement in response to the bombing, but there were no immiedate plans for the prime minister to speak on the matter.
With the unpredictability of events in the Middle East and the US president himself, the prime minister has decided to skip the conference.
The federal treasurer believes the community is up for significant economic reforms, if the changes are crafted and sold the right way.
The prime minister’s failure to get a meeting is neither a failure nor a snub, but he does need to find a way to make the relationship work.
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