Cosgrove Blasts Marles’ Victoria Barracks Remarks in Heritage Sale Fight
Former governor-general Sir Peter Cosgrove’s criticism of the case for disposing of Sydney’s Victoria Barracks has sharpened an argument about heritage, defence spending and the future of…
Palmer Rejects Bannon’s Claim of Influence Over $60m Australian Election Ads
Clive Palmer has rejected a claim by former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon that he influenced a multimillion-dollar Australian election advertising campaign. The accusation emerged from messages…
Gillard’s ‘I Didn’t Fake the Moon Landing’ Comeback to Julie Bishop’s AWU Questions
Julia Gillard’s declaration that she did not fake the Moon landing or assassinate John F Kennedy remains one of the more memorable parliamentary responses to questioning about…
Joyce Warns Frydenberg’s Political Comeback Could Spell Trouble for Angus Taylor
Barnaby Joyce’s warning that a possible Josh Frydenberg political comeback could create problems for Angus Taylor has sharpened debate about the Liberal Party’s direction, its leadership and…
Ruston Accuses Butler of Misleading Seniors Over Private Health Cover Forecast
A dispute between opposition health spokesperson Anne Ruston and Health Minister Mark Butler has exposed a significant gap between two forecasts for older Australians expected to leave…
Garth Hamilton Accuses McBain of Lying After Explosive Parliamentary Walkout
Liberal MP Garth Hamilton’s walkout from the House of Representatives was a highly visible protest against remarks by Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain, but it also rekindled…
Lehrmann Accuses Former Anti-Corruption Chief of ‘Spy’ Conspiracy After Probe Ends
The National Anti-Corruption Commission’s decision to take no further action in its Operation Ivanhoe investigation has brought one inquiry involving former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann to an…
Bowen Calls Tehan ‘Biggest Hypocrite’ in Taxpayer-Funded Climate Travel Clash
Chris Bowen’s description of Dan Tehan as the “biggest hypocrite in the federal parliament” turned an argument over international climate diplomacy into a confrontation about taxpayer-funded travel,…
Katter Confronted Reporter Over Heritage Question as Nine Demanded an Apology
A question about family background brought a press conference to an abrupt and uncomfortable confrontation when federal MP Bob Katter angrily challenged Nine reporter Josh Bavas. Katter…
Haddad Bias Claim Drew O’Connor Rebuttal and Tasmanian Parliament Walkout
An accusation of unconscious bias against China sparked a furious dispute inside Tasmania's Parliament and a dramatic walkout by Greens leader Cassy O'Connor. Labor MP Ella Haddad…