Australian politics
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.
Anthony Albanese promised order and discipline — but the ruthless factional purge of senior ministers Mark Dreyfus and Ed Husic reveals the brutal calculus of power inside Labor.
As Labor reshuffles, Jacinta Price’s defection to the Liberals has shaken some moderates, bolstering conservatives and shifting the battle for the party’s top job.
The election result will likely shape who next leads Australia's top court, with the current deputy now appearing to be on the outer.
The Liberals’ 2025 collapse reveals campaigns win by persuasion, not raw data — and until they grasp that, no amount of tech will save them.
Scott Ryan, who served as a minister under Tony Abbott, warns the Liberal Party is being driven away from mainstream voters by hardline voices.
One Liberal moderate says returned MP Tim Wilson should play a senior role in the opposition, possibly as leader, after he reclaimed the seat of Goldstein from teal Zoe Daniel.
From net-zero energy reform to crypto regulation and embracing AI, the Australian tech industry has put forward its demands for Labor's second term.
Six top economists are calling on the Albanese government to prioritise tax reform, budget repair and productivity gains in its crucial first months.
The impacts of Donald Trump's trade agenda dominated the first day of Macquarie's Australia conference, while Labor's election win barely rated a mention.
Facing an uncertain electoral future, the Liberal Party must choose between competing visions for its revival in the wake of Peter Dutton’s historic defeat.
Independent economist Saul Eslake says Labor no longer needs WA’s seats to hold power, opening the door to rethink the state’s lucrative GST carve-up.
With the election now over, debate has begun over what swung the result so heavily in Labor's favour and what the Coalition can do to recover, especially in Australia's biggest cities.
While the Left could claim 16 ministers, sources on both sides expect the prime minister to opt for an even split of positions to avoid a factional brawl.
The streaming giant’s 18% revenue jump comes as it prepares to return to talks with a re-elected Labor government poised to introduce new local content rules.
Coalition strategists have drawn criticism for their media buying, messaging and policy platform as the Liberal Party reckons with defeat.
The bloodletting following the Liberal Party's worst ever election defeat has begun, with four leadership candidates emerging and an offical gender target for MPs being discussed.
It won't take long for the Prime Minister to be reminded of the global economic challenges he will face in his second term following Saturday's thumping win.
Anthony Albanese's emphatic victory has entrenched Labor as the natural party of government and relegated the Liberals to being a party that doesn't represent metropolitan voters.
After a whirlwind final day of campaigning that included a visit to the MCG and his home suburb of Marrickville, Anthony Albanese has claimed an emphatic, and historic victory.
Peter Dutton's time in public life has come to a shuddering halt.
The Prime Minister fronted the media every day this week but he was not willing to touch budget reform.
Our editor-in-chief reflects on a campaign that shows the way elections are fought and covered by the media is shifting, even as our major political parties seem to be stuck in a rut.
Today's vote is set to deliver a patchy result, with wild swings across the country despite little change in major party primary votes.
Amid a campaign shaped by the rise of political influencers, the stakes this election are high for both candidates and the media companies covering them.
The preferences of One Nation voters will go a long way to deciding whether Anthony Albanese is in majority or minority government after the election.
Politics keeps banks tied to branch networks, but consultants Kearney argue they could do far more to offset costs and boost mortgage sales.
Australia’s next treasurer must prioritise efficient markets over heavy-handed regulation to drive growth, resilience and long-term prosperity.
Labor's plan for a federal commission to handle complaints against judges is on the backburner.
Australia’s fintech sector has come a long way — but regulatory delays and outdated policies risk stalling progress. The next government must act decisively.
