Ben Carroll becomes Victoria’s new premier after dramatic Labor leadership battle as Jacinta Allan steps aside
Victoria has entered a new political era after Ben Carroll was elected leader of the Victorian Labor Party and sworn in as the state’s 50th premier, bringing…
Albanese backs first new Australian oil refinery in six decades with $4 million study to boost fuel security
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a joint federal and Western Australian initiative to investigate building Australia’s first new large-scale oil refinery since the 1960s, describing the…
Pauline Hanson loses Federal Court appeal as landmark challenge to Section 18C falls short
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has suffered a significant legal defeat after the Full Federal Court unanimously dismissed her appeal against a ruling that found she racially…
Pauline Hanson unveils her first priorities if elected Prime Minister, from ending Net Zero to expanding seniors’ healthcare
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has outlined what she says would be her government’s immediate priorities if she were elected Prime Minister, unveiling an agenda focused on…
Royal commission hears Jewish Australians fear seeking hospital care as government strengthens visa powers against extremists
Jewish Australians have become so concerned about antisemitism in parts of the healthcare system that some are reluctant to disclose their religion when admitted to hospital, while…
Steve Bracks reflects on Jacinta Allan’s legacy as Victoria turns the page under new Premier Ben Carroll
Former Victorian premier Steve Bracks believes Jacinta Allan ultimately became the face of a government that voters increasingly associated with the past, arguing that the challenge confronting…
Ben Carroll vows ‘a new direction’ as Victoria’s 50th premier takes office amid political upheaval
Victoria has entered a new political chapter after Ben Carroll was officially sworn in as the state’s 50th premier, promising a fresh approach to government as Labor…
‘We have our candidates’: Pauline Hanson says One Nation is ready to contest almost every Victorian seat
Pauline Hanson has declared One Nation is preparing for its most ambitious Victorian state election campaign yet, revealing the party has identified candidates for almost every lower…
Pauline Hanson sparks backlash after calling domestic violence ‘a two-way street’
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has come under intense criticism after describing domestic violence as “a two-way street” during a Brisbane radio interview, comments that have reignited…
Left-wing ABC refuses to remove controversial Gina Rinehart segment as debate over satire and editorial standards intensifies
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is facing mounting scrutiny after refusing to remove a controversial segment from its television program Race Around the World that depicts graphic…