Tag: Australian politics

Australia’s prime minister says “the Middle-Eastern death cult had declared war on the world”.

Clive Palmer has wasted no time in weighing in on the Queensland election, but can he be believed?

Christine Milne says bushfires expose Federal Government's nonsense and inaction on climate change.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman is expected on Tuesday to announce a state election for 31 January.

Could there be mutiny against Captain Abbott aboard the good ship LNP in 2015? Is it time for Mr Turnbull to claim his bounty?

NSW opposition leader forced to resign after it emerged he had signed a letter for Sydney siege gunman.

Prime minister aims to put jobs and families at the heart of his government’s agenda for 2015 with a new-look team.

Celebrate this Christmas with Tony Abbott's glorious achievements on behalf of the great nation of Australia (VIDEO).

‘Shirtfront’ muscles out ‘Team Australia’, ‘man-bun’, ‘Ned Kelly beard’, and ‘coward punch’ to claim Word of the Year title.

Australia drops a staggering 21 places on Climate Change Performance Index due to Abbott government policies, states a new report.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott admits it’s been a tough period for his government but is unapologetic.

Victorians in London have this week to vote in person for the Victorian state elections at the Agent Generals office.

The Brisbane G20 was a drama packed episode of boatfronts, backhanders, beers and koala bear diplomacy.

Angry and offended Australians lash out at Australia’s PM for saying the country was nothing more than a couple of bushes prior to colonization.

British PM David Cameron has delivered a speech to Australia’s parliament, noting the two nations’ shared history and the need to defend shared principles, highlighting trade and the struggle against Islamic extremism.

Protesters bury their heads in the sand at Bond Beach to highlight lack of focus on climate change at G20 summit.

Deployment of Russian ships near Australia ahead of G20 summit labelled a distracting “stunt” by Bill Shorten.

UN told healthcare provided to asylum seekers is comparable to what is available in Australia and that “all but a few children will be out of detention” within months.

Many commentators have taken to reporting on her outrageous comments comically, but I don’t think Senator Lambie is a laughing matter. Here’s why:

Seinfeld's parliament about nothing. Glorious mash-up of two great comedy shows.

Politically colourful crowd gathered at historic state memorial service for Gough Whitlam, a ceremony rich in passion, pride, anger and humour.

VIDEO | Noel Pearson delivers rousing ‘this old man’ eulogy at Gough Whitlam memorial service.

The Australian government will be sending aid staff to help battle the Ebola virus is Africa, after gaining assurances from the UK.

Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s ‘claim that his Direct Action plan to meet Australia’s ‘world leading’ carbon emissions reduction target is vindicated by the UN has been mocked by political opponents and the Climate Change Authority.

On the day Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced new metadata retention legislation, leaked Coalition document says opponents will label it an ‘Internet tax’.

Controversial new Australian counter-terrorism legislation, including new offence of ‘advocating terrorism’, is a step closer to becoming law.

Australian senator and former athletics star, Nova Peris, rejects claims she sought public funds to conduct an affair with fellow Olympian, Ato Bolton, after publication of explicit emails.

Australia’s plans to biometrically document all international travellers are being met with obstacle and criticism.

Foreign minister Julie Bishop says shooting at Canada’s parliament has the hallmarks of an Islamic State terrorist attack, as security is beefed up at Parliament House in Canberra.

A 17-year-old Australian appears in latest Islamic State video, threatening to behead western leaders and fly ‘black flag’ over Washington, London and Canberra.

Australian leaders of all political stripes, past and present, reflect on the political legacy and legend of Gough Whitlam.

On the passing of Gough Whitlam, we remember the Australian political giant through some of his most famous quotes and memorable retorts.

A poster displaying a refugee filled boat caught on stormy waves with threatening dark skies and the words ‘No Way: You will not make Australia home’ has struck a nerve.

On paying for the war against Islamic State in Iraq, Australia's prime minister says, “We think we can afford it.”

Australia may soon legalise medicinal marijuana, with a bill on the matter due for parliamentary introduction this month. It follows Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently saying he has no problem with legalisation of medical cannabis.

Aussie PM Tony Abbott's head hits the silver screen, in movies such as Star Wars and TV shows like Seinfeld, with hilarious results.

Australia's prime minister says there may be good reason to ban the Islamic burqa in Parliament House.

RAAF planes will commence support operations over Iraq on Wednesday in the fight against Islamic State, with a final decision to join strike operations immanent.

Taxpayers have been billed for Education Minister Christopher Pyne and his wife's trip to London and Rome.

Tony Abbott criticises the negative impact that early British settlers had on Indigenous Australians.

Prime minister confirms new intelligence indicating a possible attack on Parliament House and Australian politicians.

The prime minister says he would like to return to Arnhem Land, after send-off to Mid-East deployment, to fulfil his promise indigenous community.

Prime minister says fighting for Islamic State (ISIS) is “against God” and joining them “may well become much more dangerous because of the presence of Australian forces.”

600 Australian personnel to join US military action against Islamic State in Iraq but PM insists it’s not like 2003.

Australians holding dual nationality cannot hold Federal public office. Has Tony Abbott ever formally renounced is UK citizenship?

Australia’s new anti-terrorism unit has picked up its first suspect, according to PM.

Police have decided not to lay criminal charges against Labor leader Bill Shorten over a rape allegation dating back to 1986.

Full official statement from Bill Shorten about an investigation into rape claims against him that has now been closed.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has indicated that the federal government is willing to discuss some serious budget compromises with the cross-benchers.

More than four thousand Iraqi and Syrian refugees from war torn Iraq and Syria will be offered refugee status in Australia, confirms immigration minister Scott Morrison.