federal politics

Peter Dutton knows that Islamophobia is very much alive and well in this country while people like himself are there to fan the flames.

A parliamentary committee has recommended the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) investigate former Coalition minister Stuart Robert.

All online gambling advertising should be phased out within three years, a parliamentary inquiry into gambling reform has recommended. 

Lidia Thorpe has withdrawn comments she made in the Senate, when she used parliamentary privilege to accuse David Van of harassment and sexual assault. 

Senator Fatima Payman has addressed the senate for the first time, urging young girls who decide to wear the hijab to do so with pride.

Nicolle Flint has delivered her final speech to parliament, calling out the “misogynistic abuse and dangerous behaviour” she experienced.

Ahead of next year’s federal election, female independents have been announcing their candidacies in blue-ribbon seats.

Christian Porter has noted part of his legal fees incurred from his defamation case against the ABC have been paid by anonymous donors.

Independent MP Helen Haines introduced a private members’ bill for a federal integrity commission on Monday morning.

A $78 million funding package for domestic violence is too little for a government that has consistently failed to provide adequate funding.

An interview with Simon Birmingham by Georgina Dent about the recent childcare reform, combining a career in canberra with kids and women in politics.

Julia Gillard is seriously tough.