Liberal frontbencher Karen Andrews wouldn’t be alone among her colleagues in believing Scott Morrison should quit parliament.
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The release of an independent report into the New York trade appointment will not put an end to questions of integrity, culture and accountability - because the right questions are not being asked.
Word from The Hill: On Scott Morrison’s bizarre power grab
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
One year after the Taliban reclaimed power in Afghanistan, life for many Afghan people is mired in poverty and oppression.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison installed himself in five portfolios – including treasury – just days before the May 2021 budget.
More needs to be done to improve the violence and corruption that are still endemic in the PNG electoral process.
The only credible explanation for Scott Morrison personally installing himself, as an undisclosed ministerial partner, in several portfolios is the former prime minister’s passion for control.
There is still much about these reports that remains unclear – but, in any case, it is inappropriate for a government to act with secrecy on such matters.
There’s a simple way to give territorians better representation – and the time is ripe.
India celebrates its 75th anniversary of independence today. As a fellow member of the Commonwealth, Australia wasn’t always supportive of India’s ambitions for self-determination.
Big business wants a “catch up boost” to permanent migration, with at least two thirds of the places going to skilled workers,
Disinformation is a plague infecting all forms of media, but efforts abound to control it both here in Australia and around the world.
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra
Sam Uffindell experienced a form of forgiveness after assaulting a younger schoolboy 22 years ago. But this should be the norm under NZ’s child justice system, which is overdue for reform.
Victoria goes to the polls in November, and New South Wales in March. The Liberals – in opposition in Victoria, in government in NSW – could have a good deal to fear if the tide runs again for teals.
The re-introduction of an immigration detention bill could bring Australia into compliance with international human rights law.
This year’s Commonwealth games boasted a record number of First Nations athletes, a lot of them women. While positive, the history of the Games and potential for burn-out for athletes is very real.
Michelle Grattan speaks with Nick Bisley, Professor at La Trobe University about escalating tensions with China over Taiwan, and the Chinese Ambassador's recent address to the National Press Club.
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the landmark Roe v Wade ruling on abortion is having big political ramifications - and favouring the Democrats.
Australian governments play down the difference between child and adult offenders, and the costs are high
The Perrottet government has lost control of the political tempo in NSW – and with an election looming, the result could be dire.
The former president has been fulminating about an FBI raid, likening it to the Watergate scandal - but the comparison does not stand up.
The housing crisis facing Australians has been brewing for a long time. A national housing strategy guided by expert, independent and transparent advice is long overdue.
Neoliberal is used as an insult in political circles, but in Australia, the philosophy is often used with mixed results by both parties
Labor is committed to changing the law for the better. Here’s what needs doing