Federal Politics

Australia is considering sending officials back to Afghanistan less than a month after leaving the country.The last Australian troops and diplomats departed Kabul in mid-June as allied troops withdrew from the war-torn nation.Their hasty…

Scott Morrison insists he shares the frustrations of more than half the Australian population in lockdown.But the prime minister continues to deny the bungled vaccine rollout is responsible for the widespread restrictions.Just 14 per cent…

Despite opposition in Australia, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is pushing ahead with plans to classify the Great Barrier Reef as an endangered natural site.The draft decision is a proposal to place the site on the list of endangered…

Australia has fast-tracked an additional three million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine following a written approach to the global pharmaceuticals giant by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt in May.Details of the…

The prime minister is due to address the media after a meeting of National Cabinet on Friday afternoon.State and territory leaders were expected to discuss easier financial support and the vaccine rollout.Scott Morrison will address the…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Quebec’s Gaspé region on Wednesday where he announced a $25-million investment for the expansion of General Electric’s  LM Wind Power plant. The manufacturing plant produces rotor blades for…

New South Wales residents across seven local government areas will be able to apply for the increased COVID-19 Disaster Payment as early as Thursday.Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday announced a new, joint state-and federally-funded…

Speaker of the House of Representatives Tony Smith will retire at the next federal election.Smith, who represents the Victorian seat of Casey, was first elected 20 years ago this November.“I love our parliament and serving the Australian…

The Prime Minister has hit back after Victoria blasted him for unveiling a multi-billion dollar support package for businesses and residents hit by Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak.Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Tuesday…

The expert panel advising on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has updated its recommendations for the AstraZeneca vaccine.The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) said while recommendations for non-outbreak…