The former prime minister was among current and former politicians to congratulate Mr Albanese on his diplomatic success in Washington.
Caitlyn Rintoul
He was once the party’s leader, but Barnaby Joyce now says his relationship with the Nationals’ leadership has “irreparably broken down” as he reportedly toys with a move to One Nation.
Cally Dupe & Caitlyn Rintoul
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has declared he’s ‘entitled’ to policy debate in the National Party despite not ruling out a move to One Nation.
Despite multiple chances to clear up his position in a media blitz on Monday, Mr Joyce was coy about his political future.
Government agencies fail to provide proof to back Labor’s claim they’re tightening freedom of information laws because “AI bots” and “foreign actors” are swamping the FOI system.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dismissed US officials’ push to ‘decouple’ from China, calling critical minerals an ‘absolutely golden opportunity’ for Australia.
The Trump administration has warned that China is working to isolate itself from the world over a critical minerals ‘global supply chain power grab’.
The Albanese Government is splashing $14 million on an advertising campaign to help prepare young Australians for the impending social media ban for children aged under 16.
A Senate committee has threatened to subpoena TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat after the social media giants refused to appear alongside other tech companies.
Communications Minister Anika Wells is expected to reiterate her expectations of social media giants for Australia’s upcoming under-16s ban this week.
Senator Lidia Thorpe has threatened to ‘burn down’ parliament for the pro-Palestine cause in a speech at one of several nationwide rallies on Sunday despite a tentative peace deal in Gaza.
Premier Roger Cook says WA's rare earths industry would be fundamental in any critical minerals deal PM Anthony Albanese hopes to secure with the US ahead of a Washington meeting with President Donald Trump.
