Federal Parliament

When bad politics turn cunningly clever, voters might be tempted to overlook Anthony Albanese's broken promise, writes Laura Tingle.

The Government attempted to scrap the penalties for employers, but the Coalition says it's a 'bit rich' they are expected to fix the legislation.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he travelled overseas less than Scott Morrison during his first 12 months in the top job. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.

Workers and industrial relations experts welcome new laws that aim to set minimum standards for gig economy workers, including rideshare and food delivery drivers, but business groups express deep concerns.

Laura Tingle speaks to Sarah Ferguson about the events in Parliament House today, including a history-making address by PNG's Prime Minister and Labor’s industrial relations laws passing the Senate.

Some of the major players in the gig economy game have backed the new laws, but warn there could be price rises for customers.

The prime minister, obviously, is now wagering that people won't mind him breaking a promise if it lands them some extra cash in their pockets, write Annabel Crabb and Brett Worthington. 

Disgruntled MP Bob Katter made headlines this week after his cash was rejected by a café — in Parliament House, of all places. The incident sparked national debate again, so what are your rights when it comes to paying in notes and coins?

Tax cuts and workplace overhauls dominate debate in the lower and upper house following Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape's historic address.

The Fair Work Commission will have new powers to set minimum standards for rideshare and food delivery drivers under new legislation that will be voted on today.

Dutton may not have produced much policy detail in the 21 months since the last election, but he's talking a big game about what's to come, writes David Speers. 

Opposition leader Peter Dutton's assurance he would not stand in the way of Labor's reworked stage 3 tax cuts has done little to cool the political row in Canberra.

Laura Tingle gives her take on federal parliament's second day, which was dominated by the cost of living and what to do about rocketing prices.

The coalition continued to question the prime minister's integrity after the backflip on stage 3 tax cuts as members of parliament were told to "stop making so much noise".

The Opposition Leader had previously said there should be an early election over the tax changes.

"Why should well-heeled corporate types get to spend time at a table with a minister ... when a normal voter would not even get an audience?" a retired teacher asked the inquiry. That's a question we'd all like an answer to, writes Linton Besser.

The ABC's political docuseries Nemesis is back. We unpack the biggest moments from episode 2, with political analysis from Annabel Crabb. 

Speaking with dozens of Coalition insiders during the making of the ABC docuseries Nemesis, one PM provoked the most polarised responses, writes Mark Willacy.

The former merchant banker and bush accountant enjoyed an unlikely but successful political partnership. That all changed when Malcolm Turnbull strode into his courtyard and denounced Barnaby Joyce in front of the nation over his affair with a staffer, Vikki Campion.

Regardless of whether Australia's economic picture is improving or heading for a crash, it's unlikely voters will have stage 3 tax cuts front of mind come the next general election, writes Melissa Clarke. 

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has given his strongest suggestion the Coalition will vote alongside the government to pass revised tax cuts to benefit lower and middle income workers — but he has left a final decision for when parliament sits next week.

Details of the companies and individuals pouring money into the coffers of the nation's political parties last financial year have been published, with some of the country's wealthiest individuals topping the list.

After unveiling his re-jigged tax plan last week, Anthony Albanese has conducted five press conferences, eight radio interviews and two TV interviews — the kind of media blitz usually reserved for winning an election, writes David Speers. 

Dozens of Tony Abbott's Coalition colleagues reveal why they think his prime ministership unravelled so quickly.

The ABC's political docuseries Nemesis has arrived. We bring you the latest updates from episode one, with political analysis from David Speers.