Politics
Federal
Labor pushes for polling booth ‘exclusion zones’ after surge in volunteer abuse
The ALP has warned federal parliament that a rise in aggressive behaviour and intimidation during the 2025 election is threatening voter participation and driving away volunteers.
- by Rob Harris
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Australia bans Islamist organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate group laws
The Albanese government has enacted its first listing of a prohibited hate group, following reforms lodged after the Bondi massacre.
- by Nick Newling and Max Maddison
Albanese confirms three Australians on US sub that sank Iranian ship
The prime minister insists “no Australian personnel have participated in any offensive action against Iran”. Greens Senator David Shoebridge says both things cannot be true.
- by Nick Newling
Israeli ambassador says it’s ‘mind-boggling’ to question legal basis for war on Iran
Israel’s new ambassador says Australia was on the “right side of history” by backing strikes against Iran as he warned against calls for a ceasefire.
- by Matthew Knott
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Immigration
Taylor, Littleproud say migration must be cut to free up housing
The opposition is discussing changes that would make it harder for people to gain permanent residence and citizenship by proving they were law-abiding and contributing to the economy.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Political leadership
The good, the bad and the ugly of the Liberal Party review
The party’s post-mortem of its disastrous federal election is far from pretty, but so has been its attempt to cover it up.
- by James Massola
How an oil lifeline became a clogged artery: the Strait of Hormuz
Millions of barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz every day – until the war in Iran started. Now its role in global inflation is under the microscope.
- by Shane Wright
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Analysis
Foreign relations
A political rock star comes to Canberra. Did he match the hype?
The Canadian prime minister set the foreign policy world alight with a speech early this year. He arrived in Australia on a mission to show that middle powers matter.
- by Matthew Knott