Australian politics

You can tell Albanese and Chalmers have zero private sector experience, because their bright idea is so silly it wouldn’t be approved by any financial manager.

The fierce debate over Labor's super tax changes shows just how difficult it will be for Labor to enact economic reforms — even after its thumping victory.

In the new Senate, Labor will be able to pass its super tax tweaks with the support of the Greens — but they may demand changes.

A policy that hardly featured during the election campaign has dominated its aftermath. It follows a long battle for reform of the nation's retirement system.

The Liberal Party's pollster has faced intense scrutiny and a fierce backlash since the election loss. Now it's set to lose, or walk away, from one of its biggest contracts.

Regardless of whether the Liberals and Nationals strike an agreement, 48 hours of public recriminations won't be forgotten lightly.

The skills and training minister says urgent labour gaps in clean energy, defence and digital demand a full rethink of how Australia trains its workforce.

Judges thought they had a promise from Labor that their pensions would be excluded from the increased tax on superannuation accounts worth more than $3 million.

Business groups are warning Labor’s new super tax could distort investment and hurt small businesses, but the RBA governor isn't too concerned about stability.

A standoff over key policies has split the Coalition for the first time in decades, raising questions about the future of both the Liberals and Nationals. But how long will it last?

David Littleproud and Sussan Ley’s Albury meeting marked a turning point, as deep policy rifts led the Nationals to walk away from the Coalition agreement.

The Coalition has split for the first time in decades after talks between Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud broke down. Plus: Labor holds the line on its super tax plan.

Australia could take a share of the global AI economy, argues ex-OpenAI board member Helen Toner, but it will take significant political will and public investment.

AI could help cure diseases and tackle climate change. Researcher Helen Toner says Australian public investment can have a key role to play.

The post-election party is over as Labor's reshuffled cabinet faces up to the cold reality of governing at a time of global economic uncertainty and rapid technological change.

Labor’s super tax plan could hinge on how the Greens party recalibrates under new leader Larissa Waters.

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.