Yesterday
As the world burns, Canberra fumbles
The economic effects of the Iran crisis make the Albanese government’s budget decisions harder – but also more necessary to make tough choices. That’s not happening.
This Month
Ignored warnings about fuel security have left Australia vulnerable
It’s not as though we haven’t been warned before – since in 2012 there have been warnings about the nation’s fuel reserves.
‘Needless secrecy’: Government resolves to be upfront over fuel crisis
National cabinet will meet next Monday to discuss the crisis, amid some internal frustration over the government’s tone and messaging to date.
Australians suffering because of Trump’s war, says Hastie
Given the conflict’s impact here, Andrew Hastie says voters should consider One Nation’s loyalty to the US president when considering a vote for Pauline Hanson.
Inside One Nation’s plans to turn its popularity into more MPs
Pauline Hanson’s team believes it has what it takes to become a party of government. But can its strong-headed leaders steer the ship without a mutiny?
One Nation hypocrisy over preferences favours Labor: Canavan
While the SA Liberals directed their preferences to One Nation, the rising minor party made a virtue of not playing ball and instead issued an open ticket.
‘Now is not a good time’: Government loath to cut diesel rebate
The prospect of adding another 51¢ per litre for miners – and potentially fishers and farmers – would be politically and economically perilous, say sources.
Jacinda Ardern goes live from the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge
The global progressive champion has returned to social media – from within Australia’s most exclusive club.
Barnaby Joyce just bought this small-cap mining stock
Barnaby Joyce has updated his register of interest with a new stock purchase that hopes to reopen tin mining within his electorate.
‘I’m buggered’: Littleproud quits, race on for new Nats leader
Four Nationals, including early favourite Matt Canavan, are in the race to replace David Littleproud.
‘We will go to town’: Joyce warns Libs on One Nation preferences
The Nationals-turned-One Nation MP said conservative politics would be in a “malaise forever” if the Coalition did not come to an arrangement with his party.
February
AFR Business Summit comes at a critical moment for the nation
Corporate, finance and political leaders will offer insights on the key challenges facing Australian business, such as AI, productivity, the energy transition and super investment.
Taylor walks a tightrope on new immigration policy
Angus Taylor is urgently trying to establish himself as Liberal leader able to avoid the party’s extinction. But the pressure to produce hard policy is urgent.
Coles set to face the music over ‘misleading’ discounts
There is plenty at stake for the supermarket giant and the competition regulator as a dispute over hundreds of allegedly fake promotions finally has its day.
‘What a farewell gift’: Liberals face tough battle for Ley’s seat
A hotly contested byelection in Sussan Ley’s seat of Farrer will be an early test of Angus Taylor’s political leadership.
Bernardi joins One Nation as peace talks fail to heal Coalition split
Pauline Hanson has announced former Liberal Cory Bernardi as One Nation’s latest recruit as the Liberals and Nationals failed to mend a rift in the opposition.
January
As Ley faces her big test, Littleproud finds himself facing one, too
Questions are being raised about the Nationals leader’s judgment after his political grenade blew up the Coalition alliance and severely weakened the opposition.
PM faces another rebuild after a summer shocker
Anthony Albanese planned to use January to cement his government’s ascendancy. He has achieved quite the opposite.
The centre-right is going extinct as a political species
Ley leads a hopelessly divided Liberal party at war with itself. She’s had more positions on combating hate speech than the Kama Sutra, and none as satisfying.
December 2025
The books MPs are reading over summer
From reading memoirs about Aussie pub rock to hikes across Tasmania’s Overland Track, here’s how Australia’s politicians hope to unwind over the break.
