Primrose Riordan
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Canberra, ACT, Australia
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China to host Pacific Islands meeting ahead of APEC
Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Pacific Island leaders to a summit in Papua New Guinea ahead of Novembers APEC meeting which the nation will host. → Read More
Chinese embassy says foreign interference laws undermine trust
The Chinese embassy in Australia has issued a furious statement in response to the new foreign interference laws, accusing Australian politicians and officials of undermining mutual trust. → Read More
Huang Xiangmo quits as head of pro-China advocacy group
Prominent political donor Huang Xiangmo, the billionaire Yuhu Group founder, has resigned as head of Chinas premier support group in Australia and distanced himself from another pro-China organisation. → Read More
Penny Wong arguing against democracy, Julie Bishop says
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has savaged the new foreign policy path offered up by Labor Senator Penny Wong as being akin to student activism and accused her of arguing against democratic vales. → Read More
Malcolm Turnbull: Syria chemical attack ‘a war crime’
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said if the Assad regime is behind a horrific chemical attack in Syria killing dozens it is a ‘war crime’. → Read More
Defence Minister Marise Payne chastises her own party over female representation
Australia's first female Defence Minister says the Liberal Party has 'not done well enough' to get female MPs in parliament. → Read More
Pokies, gambling ad controls back on the agenda
Crossbench MPs say they are in talks with the Greens to push for $1 maximum bets on pokies and a ban on sports betting advertising during G-rated TV spots. → Read More
Election 2016 live: The final count begins amid coalition tensions
The Australian Electoral Commission has started to count interstate votes and the 1.1 million postal votes today, which will hopefully decide the result of key marginal seats. → Read More
Election 2016: Same-sex marriage plebiscite by end of the year in doubt
Some conservatives within the Liberal Party are pushing to delay Malcolm Turnbull promised same-sex marriage plebiscite until after the end of the year, saying it should not be a priority issue. → Read More
Bill Shorten says Labor can win election on Medicare at second launch
Labor's Bill Shorten has announced the party can win by driving home the issue of Medicare at the party's second launch. → Read More
Federal election 2016 live: Firefighter dispute, SA jobs
Malcolm Turnbull is meeting with volunteer firefighters in Victoria, stirring an industrial dispute. → Read More
Election 2016: Bob Hawke gets top billing at Labor launch
Labor leaders were a mess of smiles, kisses and hugs on Labor's campaign launch on Sunday. → Read More
Election 2016: Leaders extend sympathy to family of slain British MP Jo Cox
Good morning and welcome to another day on the trail. Malcolm Turnbull is in Sydney and Bill Shorten is in Hobart. → Read More
Election 2016: Labor pledges funds for Arrium, Liberals defend Parakeelia
Bill Shorten will pledge $100 million towards securing Arrium’s operations in Australia which Labor say will save jobs. → Read More
Election live 2016: Labor would reverse one-stop-shops for project approvals
Labor's environment minister says a new Labor policy to change environment laws is "reckless" and will increase approval times for major projects → Read More
Labor criticises Liberal MP over linking spending to her re-election
Labor says Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis is repeating an infamous comment made by ex-MP Sophie Mirabella. → Read More
Election 2016 Live: Malcolm Turnbull and the battle for South Australia
Malcolm Turnbull has finally headed to Mayo to campaign with Jamie Briggs who is facing a challenge from Nick Xenophon's party. → Read More
Election 2016 Live: Coalition in poll position as spending war ramps up
Ministers are attempting to hose down reports that the latest internal research is in the Coalition's favor in order to keep voters focused on supporting the major parties. → Read More
Labor offices raided by AFP
Federal Police have raided Labor Party offices in Melbourne while investigating the source of leaks about the rollout of the National Broadband Network. → Read More
Malcolm Turnbull steps up attack on Labor, Tanya Plibersek over board protection
Malcolm Turnbull stepped labelled border protection a political issue as he steps up his attack on Labor. → Read More