Australian politics

Federal MP Allegra Spender and state MP Kellie Sloane have reported to the police threats following their condemnation of neo-Nazi rally.

Kathy Klugman has been appointed the next Director-General of National Intelligence, becoming the first woman to fill the position.

A threat from Independent senator Lidia Thorpe to “burn down” Parliament House in solidarity with Palestine has received widespread backlash.

Two women and four children who are Australian citizens have returned to Australia after managing to smuggle themselves out of Syria.

Having grown up in a family that experienced domestic violence, South Australia’s Katrine Hildyard is now tackling the issue in Parliament.

Tabitha Acret, the mother of domestic violence victim Mackenzie Anderson, launches online petition calling for tougher sentencing for abusers.

Foreign minister Penny Wong will meet on Wednesday with Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader.

For too many women and girls, running outside isn’t safe. Now, a new $800,000 grant from the NSW government is set to gather crucial data.

Australia has accused Iran of directing antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, with the government expelling Iran’s ambassador.

Australia’s youngest senator Charlotte Walker has given her first speech in parliament, sharing her battle with depression and misogyny.

Across Australia pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets in some of the largest demonstrations in national history. 

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has signed a statement with 20 other nations to condemn Israel’s plans for Palestine’s West Bank.