Australian politics

The Prime Minister has been forced to reiterate his commitment to planned tax cuts after revelations his government sought advice on the impact of changing them.

Two internal documents reveal the government contemplated changes to the tax cuts that begin in July.

In his first press conference of the new year, the treasurer highlighted Australia’s wage growth as he cautioned that progress in the fight against inflation isn't a 'straight line'.

The Albanese government this year established the Coordinator for Cybersecurity, but a report outlining why the position was needed remains secret.

The prime minister all but conceded this week that he needs to turn things around next year. The question is, how?

The attacks on Red Sea shipping, which have now triggered a US-led response, could deliver a blow to the global economy — and Australia — at a delicate time.

New documents reveal Defence Minister Richard Marles requested 155 VIP flights in just over a year - a level only eclipsed by the PM.

Jim Chalmers is holding off on cost-of-living relief now in the hope that he can be kind next year.

Australia has split with the US over a Gaza ceasefire, but the issue is also causing division within Labor caucus.

Internal government emails show Treasury officials wanted greater investment experience on the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund board, but were ultimately reluctant to weigh in.

Australian VCs have welcomed the Albanese government’s new migration strategy but say that it needs to be promoted amid a fierce global war for talent.

It's too hard to get a skilled visa in Australia but too easy to come through the back door. A new migration strategy to be released on Monday aims to flip this on its head.

Actions speak louder than words, even in politics. But with cost-of-living relief all but ruled out ahead of next week’s MYEFO, Treasurer Jim Chalmers may have to do the heavy lifting with his language alone.

A long-running review into the NDIS released today recommends drastic action to get the spiralling costs of the scheme under control.

There’s a lot riding on the success of the National Reconstruction Fund, including playing catch up to other countries that have nurtured sectors with committed government support.

The launch of the National Reconstruction Fund is being closely watched by the VC and startup industries, which have seen similar promises made before.

A parliamentary inquiry Bragg secured this week will look at a number of proposals to free up people's retirement savings, such as using them as collateral for home loans.

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers are damned if they do and damned if they don't on cost-of-living relief.

The Albanese government has all but ticked off two of the four items on its media reform agenda. Now, the stage is set for a clash over streaming content quotas.

Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic is well-liked in startup land, but his framing of some policies has raised questions in the community.

While a lot of media coverage has been on a single boat arrival in recent days, new figures show 74 asylum seekers are arriving every day by plane.

A glossy magazine article on Jim Chalmers opened him up to criticism that he was making a pitch for the Labor leadership — but the treasurer knows it's way too early for that.

The government knows it can't go it alone on cyber strategy, and getting businesses on board is at the centre of its new seven-year plan for the nation.

The action by the Chinese warship has exposed the limits of the Australia-China relationship, and some concerning traits of the Albanese government.