Finn McHugh

Independent experts want the rules tightened to prevent public servants from becoming collateral damage in debates over policy costings.

Anthony Albanese’s Medicare announcement — and Peter Dutton’s swift response — are part of a broader battle to control the election narrative.

Labor’s campaign team is taking shape, with Adam Gartrell, a senior advisor to Tony Burke, set to lead its communications team.

Some Labor sources are preparing for a 12 April election, as the window narrows for Anthony Albanese to avoid another budget.

Today’s RBA rates decision was one of the most anticipated in years — especially by political strategists in Canberra.

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has weighed in on the growing debate about the independence of the RBA board following a costings scandal with Treasury and its secretary Steven Kennedy.

Trump’s tariff threats are forcing some global conservative leaders to find rare bipartisan unity with domestic opponents. Can Peter Dutton navigate the Trump effect?

Whenever US tariffs are discussed, Peter Navarro’s name isn’t far behind. Here’s what Australians need to know about their new antagonist in the White House.

Crossbenchers have long warned that the electoral reforms, set to become law this week, are designed to curb the rise of independents.

The "verbal agreement" at the centre of Trump's latest trade controversy does not appear to have been documented and was not widely reported at the time it was secured.

The Greens have unveiled a 10% net wealth tax for billionaires. As the prospect of a hung parliament grows, should we take them seriously but not literally?

Anthony Albanese has taken a first step towards achieving an exemption for Australia from US tariffs. But even if he succeeds, it doesn't guarantee Donald Trump won't change his mind later on.

Australia secured an exemption from similar tariffs in 2018. Can its current ambassador to the US do the same — or will businesses face a costly “slap in the face”?

The Reserve Bank’s highly anticipated rate-cutting cycle could be on ice as soon as it really begins. That’s the best guess of some of the country’s top forecasters following Trump’s tariffs.

Anthony Albanese was peppered with questions about Donald Trump’s announced plan to annex Gaza, proving that the new president can cause chaos with just a few words.

The former Treasury secretary has weighed in after Labor's use of Treasury to cost a version of the Coalition’s small business pitch rekindled debate about politicising the public service.

Parliament returned today as the election looms. If it results in a hung parliament, as many now expect, Anthony Albanese's negotiation skills may give him an edge.

The government's electoral reform package was effectively sunk last year, but talks to end the impasse continued on Monday.

The former prime minister conceded that US tariffs on China, Australia's biggest trading partner, are understandable. But he was less eager about those targeting Canada.

The alternative prime minister has borrowed speaking points from Howard and Trump, promising to cut “wasteful spending”, curb the power of political adversaries and support households and business.

Jim Chalmers didn’t quite declare “mission accomplished” on inflation this week. But if the Reserve Bank cuts rates in February, he’d be justified in making that claim ahead of an election.

A student who was accused, but eventually cleared, of mimicking a Hitler moustache during a student meeting received high-level diplomatic backing.

If you were expecting a major policy announcement in Anthony Albanese's National Press Club address, you'll be disappointed. That's by design.

Labor said it would continue talks over the summer after a deal broke down late last year. But the government has yet to revive the negotiations.

At least two senators are concerned over the appointment of the former defence chief to an ambassadorial post.

For all the talk that the opposition is starting from too far back to win the election, there is a precedent for gaining the number of seats it needs for victory.