Politics

Could Rupert Murdoch bring down Donald Trump? A friendship of powerful convenience Parliament is now back. Here’s your political refresher Clearing the decks Musk calls for Americans to oppose Trump’s tax bill Elon Musk urges Americans to oppose Trump's tax bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" amid rising criticism. Australia’s lowest paid workers receive a 3.5% wage increase Why such a meagre increase? Coalition backs remote work for increased productivity Coalition shifts stance, supports working from home to boost productivity and embrace AI. Trump asks Netanyahu to delay Iran strike Trump urged Netanyahu to pause military action against Iran to prioritize diplomacy amid sensitive nuclear talks. Nationals break the Coalition, in a major blow to Sussan Ley The Nationals have broken the Coalition, for the first time in nearly four decades. Economy is behind the drift of voters to minor parties Support for minor parties and independents has been rising Sussan Ley makes history, but faces unprecedented levels of difficulty Policy rethink? Greens leader Adam Bandt loses seat in Melbourne Greens leader Adam Bandt ousted in Melbourne, leaving party without a leader after unexpected election defeat. Anthony Albanese wins re-election in Labor landslide: What happens next? PM Anthony Albanese returns to work after Labor's decisive second-term victory, securing 86 seats. Labor routs the Coalition as voters reject Dutton’s undercooked offering Labor routs the Coalition as voters reject Dutton’s undercooked offering Michelle Grattan. Historic election showdown between Albanese and Dutton Albanese and Dutton aim for historic election outcomes as Australians vote, with Bandt campaigning in Melbourne. Fake news and the election campaign – how worried should voters be? Fake information is real Labor leads Coalition but risks hung parliament outcome Labor leads Coalition in final poll for 2025 election, but uncertain outcomes hint at possible hung parliament.