Australia's latest national accounts show why we probably would have had to be in recession to have seen an interest rate cut this year.
Labor says result is positive because it could have been much worse. Outside Brisbane, it's hard to see how
Queensland has sent a "decisive" warning to federal Labor, showing that throwing money at cynical voters is no guarantee the love will be reciprocated.
Photo shows David Crisafulli and wife Tegan thank his supporters at his victory party in Brisbane.Labor minister says PM 'hasn't played favourites' with Qantas despite flight perks
A Labor frontbencher says the government hasn't gone easy on Qantas just because ministers, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have received free upgrades and other perks from the airline.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese and a blonde woman wearing a blue top and skirt walk beside an air force plane.Following Labor's victory, here's what they promised in the lead-up to the ACT election
With Labor set to form government in the ACT, what exactly did the party promise voters during the election campaign?
Photo shows Person with wings jumping off a pier.Once considered Labor strongholds, the cost-of-living crisis has turned Brisbane's outer suburbs into a 'more complex political picture'
Brisbane's outer suburbs were once considered Labor strongholds but there's a chance that could change this election.
Photo shows A woman places a bowl of noodle soup on a tableFar North Queensland political 'melting pot' emerges as key battleground in state election
With environmental issues front of mind for some voters, and others firm believers in a resources-led future, Far North Queensland's four state seats are all up for grabs in the October 26 poll.
Photo shows Woman outside a wooden hall.Steven Miles is fighting the election campaign in the shadows of his predecessor, but he's determined to carve his own path
As Steven Miles leads his party to the October 26 election, he's set out to put his own stamp on the government.
Photo shows Steven Miles poses for a selfie with a woman who holds up her phone towards them.Electoral commission warns of falsehoods, mistruths that could sway Queensland poll
The Queensland election campaign began on October 1 but the fight against misinformation began far earlier.
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Photo shows people lining up outside a church'A major cost-of-living issue': Labor promises to fund 50 new bulk-billing GP clinics
The 50 new bulk-billing GP clinics will be established somewhere in Queensland if a Labor government is re-elected, the ALP announced today.
Photo shows Steven Miles smiles wearing a suit.Inner-Brisbane seats Cooper and McConnel top targets for Greens in Queensland election
The Greens are hunting a string of inner-Brisbane electorates as they aim to boost their numbers in the next Queensland parliament and the race is set to be tight in two Labor-held seats.
Photo shows An image of a corflute of Katinka Winston AllomQueensland MPs use taxpayer-funded allowances to pay for billboards of themselves
Ahead of this month's state election, several MPs from both Labor and the LNP have used their electorate and communication allowances to pay for billboards spruiking themselves.
Photo shows A red billboard featuring images of Shane King MP and Mark Ryan MP.'We'll run a scare campaign': Inside the politics surrounding Labor's negative gearing dilemma
Negative gearing and capital gains tax rules have sat in Labor's bottom drawer since the party's bruising 2019 election defeat. Now, with Labor's primary vote slipping in the polls, there's speculation they could be back on the table.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese looks slightly cross while giving a press conference.RBA chief might need a flak jacket after Tuesday's rates decision
The big US move will certainly make the RBA's stance harder to explain to families having trouble paying their mortgage costs and living expenses.
Photo shows An older woman with a dark grey bob and glasses speaks into a small microphone in front of a blue screen.Toto's warning barks weren't heeded as Albanese's tone soured in tense interview
A political stunt over housing policy meant Labor was this week reminded that while it might be in government, it doesn't have control of the Senate.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese holds Toto outside the LodgeLabor's housing policy was likely to be voted down — until they couldn't bring on the vote
Labor senators accuse the Coalition and Greens of using "procedural tricks" to avoid being forced to formally record their opposition to the Help to Buy initiative.
Photo shows A composite of two white men wearing suits. One is older, with glasses and a tie. One is younger with no tie or glasses.Labor wasn't having a great week — until Albanese stepped into his courtyard like a man who remembered he had options
You could be forgiven for thinking the federal government had no option but to work with the opposition to pass its agenda — but seemingly forgotten is a Senate crossbench that has been more than willing to negotiate.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton at an event at parliament houseDutton has a maths problem that a scare campaign can't solve
The Coalition scare campaign says the next election will deliver a Labor minority government — propped up by an unholy alliance of Greens and teal independents — and that it will be chaos. But does that stack up?
Photo shows Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton arrives for Question TimeAlbanese's old rival Bill Shorten leaves a parting gift: A huge gap that's hard to fill
Though his communication skills were acquired rather than innate, Shorten's departure will leave Labor bereft of one of its sharpest advocates.
Photo shows A headshot of a man in a suit and tie, looking off to one side.Bill Shorten offers one more zinger, as he prepares to leave politics
Bill Shorten never achieved his ultimate aim to become prime minister. But reflecting on his career in politics, the former Labor leader still counts himself lucky, and says what matters is "whether we leave the place better than we found it".
Photo shows Bill Shorten looks stern as he addresses the mediaGreens set to win first NT seat in history with Darwin seat of Nightcliff called for Kat McNamara
The Greens are set to claim an historic victory in the Northern Territory election, winning their first ever territory seat in what was once Labor's safest electorate held by former chief minister Natasha Fyles.
Photo shows NT Greens candidates and supporters celebrating on election nightAnthony Albanese announces Bill Shorten will retire at next election
The prime minister hailed the achievements of Bill Shorten in opposition and government.
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