View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers has a lot of weight on his shoulders in the run-up to Christmas
If the Reserve Bank raises rates again on Tuesday, Chalmers will face a barrage of questions about getting his fiscal policy in better shape.
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One Nation heavyweights give Matt Canavan clear run to lower house
Neither Pauline Hanson nor James Ashby said they had plans to contest the seat of Capricornia.
View from The Hill: Albanese puts cat among One Nation pigeons with staff offer
Pauline Hanson has accused Anthony Albanese of “grubby dealings” in regard to an extra staffer to One Nation’s David Farley.
Grattan on Friday: an embattled government tells Australians the pain they feel won’t end any time soon
Chalmers and Labor face some hard choices to try to curb inflation while the electorate’s mood worsens
View from The Hill: heat rises around Albanese, as Haines’ concern about golf club grant rumbles on
The prime minister is under pressure on crossbenchers’ personal staff.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Trump would handle defeat in the midterms
The war in Iran will likely play a big role in the 2026 midterms – but nowhere near as big as cost of living concerns.
View from The Hill: Sombre and well-behaved House focuses on the unifying figure of Helen Haines
Politicians from across the parliament paid tribute to the highly respected member for Indi, who remains in hospital following an alleged attack.
Michelle Landry announces retirement, opening path for Matt Canavan to switch to lower house
Canavan did not announce his bid, but has made clear he would be open to a move from the Senate if there was a lower house vacancy.
Grattan on Friday: Politics reflects society, and our society is in poor shape on many fronts
As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after the attack on Helen Haines, two politicians stepped back from instances of offensive behaviour.
Governor-general appeals to Australians to ‘exercise our muscle of decency’; Haines’ husband reveals MP has lost second leg
The governor-general’s calls for us to “choose to be better” in the wake of the horrific attack on Haines.
View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy
In a weekend speech, Cormann delivered a sharp message about surging populism – one both sides of politics would do well to take to heart.
Haines loses leg; police charge alleged attacker
The independent MP remains in a critical condition after the incident on Monday afternoon. The alleged attacker has been identified as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent.
Haines loses leg; alleged attacker posted about environment and Gaza
The independent MP remains in a critical condition after the incident on Monday afternoon. The alleged attacker has been identified as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ed Husic urges brakes on data centres ‘swamping’ Australia
The former industry minister said Australia is ‘going too fast’ and ‘been swamped by US tech’ building data centres here to dodge growing US community opposition.
Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured in attack, PM says counter-terrorism team activated, 43-year-old man arrested
MPs from across the political divide have expressed their shock and distress at the attack on the highly respected member for Indi.
Former Labor attorney-general to be new head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission
Robert McClelland, who is currently deputy chief justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court, replaces Paul Brereton at the top of the commission.
View from The Hill: Shoebridge and his defiant senator at loggerheads over leave
Jordan Steele-Johns and leader David Shoebridge lock horns as the Greens’ crisis escalates dramatically.
Grattan on Friday: Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut
The Albanese governments latest budget has faced many hurdles. With sour economic news increasing the pressure on the government.
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Greens Senator Steele-John to be investigated
The Western Australian Greens will investigate the allegations against the senator.
Senate throws out budget plan to remove health insurance top up for older people
The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to cut the private health insurance rebate for people 65 and older.
View from The Hill: everyone is on the lookout for Albanese-Chalmers tension
The ins and outs of the Albanese-Chalmers relationship is in the wider context of the positioning for the succession.
Jim Chalmers warns progressives not to ‘mock’ One Nation voters
By directly acknowledging the seriousness of One Nation’s support, Chalmers is underscoring that the party is a threat to Labor, not just to the Coalition.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Frydenberg plans to keep speaking out
The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader said he’s still deciding whether to make a political comeback, which he’ll announce in the new year.
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