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Pauline Hanson says she is ready to pounce on Don Punch’s State seat of Bunbury if the embattled Aboriginal Affairs Minister is dumped from Cabinet and quits politics, forcing a by-election. 

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Hanson ready to pounce if under-fire Punch quits politics

In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Times, Pauline Hanson said she believed One Nation could repeat its recent success in Secret Harbour, where the Party took a safe Labor seat and turned it orange.

Joe Spagnolo

The number of general practices in WA now fully bulk billing their services has more than doubled in just 12 months.

Federal PoliticsPremiumBulk billing boom as WA GP clinics ditch the gap fee

The number of general practices in WA now fully bulk billing their services has more than doubled in just 12 months.

Hannah Cross

A $6 million golf club grant, a $560 million taxpayer-funded scheme and an explanation that doesn’t add up. The Prime Minister has dug himself into a hole he may not escape.

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Albanese’s compulsive lying laid bare in one statement

A $6 million golf club grant, a $560 million taxpayer-funded scheme and an explanation that doesn’t add up. The Prime Minister has dug himself into a hole he may not escape.

Paul Murray

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Constant changes to policy and visa settings is hurting Navitas’ enrolments.

BusinessPremiumNavitas loss grows as CEO frustrated at govt changes

The WA-based company says the loss includes a $191.6m goodwill impairment on its Canadian business in the wake of plunging enrolments.

Sean Smith

About 100 people turned out to cheer on Pauline Hanson in Secret Harbour.

State PoliticsVideoPremiumPauline Hanson mobbed by supporters in WA stronghold

The senator has been greeted by a cheering crowd of supporters in Secret Harbour, declaring One Nation’s surge in WA is only just beginning.

Jessica Page

Businesses are already considering moving overseas as a furious MP claims Labor’s controversial tax overhaul could cripple investment and innovation.

Federal PoliticsVideoChalmers’ tax changes could drive businesses overseas: MP

LIVE UPDATES: Businesses are already considering moving overseas as a furious MP claims Labor’s controversial tax overhaul could cripple investment and innovation.

Kimberley Braddish, Chloe Maher and Emily Williams

Roger Cook travelled to Canberra to speak directly with his Federal counterparts over plans to overhaul backpacker overhaul.

State PoliticsPremiumCook blasts Fed colleagues in fight to save backpacker jobs

Roger Cook has demanded the Albanese Government scrap its plan to crackdown on backpackers as its way to rein in migration, telling his Federal colleagues it could decimate WA’s tourism and hospitality. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Ben Roberts-Smith appeared on the Zero Limits podcast today.

DefenceVideoPremium‘See them grow up’: Candid BRS on a life behind bars

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says his greatest fear is not watching his daughters grow into women, as he faces the prospect of life behind bars. See his candid, five-hour long talk here.

Aaron Patrick

Former Treasurer Peter Costello on the Institute of Public Affairs chat.

Federal PoliticsVideo‘Bad idea’: Ex-Treasurer rebuffs call to raise GST

Peter Costello, the architect of the 10 per cent goods and services tax, has explained why it’s a bad idea to raise the GST and where he would cut government spending.

Stephen Johnson

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has labelled Anthony Albanese a ‘serial liar’ for not coming clean over his golf club sewage claim.

Federal PoliticsVideoAngus Taylor labels PM ‘serial liar’ over golf club saga

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has labelled Anthony Albanese a ‘serial liar’ for not coming clean over his golf club sewage claim.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Nationals frontbencher Bridget McKenzie.

State PoliticsNats say Cook complaints shows Labor's visa changes ‘crook’

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie says WA Premier Roger Cook’s complaints to Federal Immigration Minister Tony Burke shows Labor’s visa changes are ‘crook’.

Caitlyn Rintoul

The Prime Minister has revealed police were called to his official residence following a security scare.

Federal PoliticsSecurity scare at PM’s residence, AFP called

RECAP: The Prime Minister has revealed police were called to his official residence following a security scare.

Kimberley Braddish and Emily Williams

Treasurer Jim Chalmers during Question Time on Wednesday.

Federal PoliticsVideoBig problem with Jim’s excuse for inflation horror

A former Treasury economist has called out the spin of Jim Chalmers. So has Reserve Bank chief Michele Bullock. Here’s what they said.

Stephen Johnson

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed the ABC's reporting of his connection to a golf club in his local electorate.

Federal PoliticsVideoAlbo’s golf club sewage saga draws more MPs into the muck

Ministers have been forced to defend their boss after he incorrectly claimed that a $6m grant awarded to a golf club in his electorate was to prevent effluent flowing into a nearby river.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese during Question Time today

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Labor’s balancing act will only get harder

ANDREW GREENE: As Australia’s economy implodes, the timing couldn’t be worse for Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers

Andrew Greene

Dale Alcock said that exempting new builds from the tax changes did not boost investor interest.

Commercial PropertyPremiumDale Alcock lashes Albo’s ‘broken promises’ as buyers flee

The State and Federal governments have copped a spray for stalling the property market as the ABN Group leader reaches a major milestone

Kim Macdonald

INFLATION RISE

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War, private sector to blame for inflation: PM, Treasurer

LIVE UPDATES: Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have repeatedly blamed the Middle East conflict and private sector growth as the primary factors for Australia’s higher inflation and not government spending. 

Stephen Johnson, Caitlyn Rintoul and Andrew Greene

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

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Cook taking WA’s backpacker visa qualms to Canberra

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

Oliver Lane

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.

Federal PoliticseSafety boss says Australians need right to sue tech giants

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says Australia needs a broader, better-equipped response to online abuse - including a private right of action for those harmed online. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Austal chair Richard Spencer at the company’s annual general meeting in Fremantle on Tuesday.

Mergers and AcquisitionsPremiumAustal has ‘no idea’ on Pentagon contract tactics

The shipbuilder’s AGM heard the US may allow South Korean bidder Hanwha to restructure loss-making contracts carried by Austal’s US shipyard, having refused to do the same for Austal.

Sean Smith

Anthony Albanese is considering a roll out of duress alarms for MPs.

Federal PoliticsLabor considers MP duress alarms in wider security upgrade

Members of parliament have received security briefings to combat increased aggression in wake of the brutal attack on Helen Haines in Wangaratta.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Treasurer Jim Chalmers during a recent press conference in Brisbane. Tertius Pickard Newswire

Federal PoliticsVideoFears CGT carve-out won’t stop start-up job losses

The Federal Government introduced a controversial tax Bill to Parliament with little notice - sparking a warning of higher unemployment.

Stephen Johnson

The ABC has faced explosive questions over whether freelancer Roshdi Sarraj, killed in Gaza, had links to Hamas.

Federal PoliticsABC investigates claims Hamas terrorist hired as reporter

RECAP: The ABC has faced explosive questions over whether a freelancer killed in Gaza had links to Hamas.

Kimberley Braddish and Chloe Maher

Abigail Bradshaw, Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate.

DefencePremiumAI-powered hackers exploiting nation’s vulnerabilities surge

Criminals and state-sponsored hackers are using advanced Al technologies to disrupt cybersecurity defences with authorities warning online vulnerabilities are now being detected at a rapidly increasing pace.

Andrew Greene