Politics and policy

The nation's incoming first law officer isn't one to "fly by the seat of her pants", according to a former colleague.

Anthony Albanese has reversed course on Labor’s security shake-up, citing intelligence gaps during a Sydney terror probe as justification. Some say this was foreseeable.

The new Liberal leader is trying to finish the tricky task of finalising her frontbench while also keeping the Coalition together.

As Donald Trump's cryptocurrency regulation push encounters resistance, the Australian crypto industry is holding on to hope that Labor will finally establish a local framework.

Wells is taking over the communications portfolio as broadcasters push for reforms and Labor faces pressure on social media and gambling policy.

The elevation of Daniel Mulino and Andrew Charlton is giving policy watchers renewed confidence that economic reform is on the cards.

As she takes over a demoralised Liberal party after a dismal defeat, new leader Sussan Ley has an opportunity to build a more ambitious economic agenda.

Sussan Ley’s historic elevation gives the Liberal Party a fresh face. But without a compelling economic agenda, her leadership risks being undermined by a deeper identity crisis.

Labor and Coalition policy costings were released after more than 31% of Australians had already voted. Economists and transparency advocates want the rules changed.

Anthony Albanese’s reshuffle signals a cautious generational shift within Labor as the prime minister begins to move on from the Rudd-Gillard years.

The new assistant treasurer will come under heavy and immediate pressure from the tech and media industries over Labor's new levy on internet giants to fund journalism.

Now that the election fight is over, the major parties have turned their attention to internal battles for power.

As minister for industry and science, Ed Husic helped design the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund and advocated for the government's investment in PsiQuantum.