Government and Politics

The US is Australia's most important military ally, one of our biggest trading partners and a critical diplomatic partner in the Indo-Pacific.

Independent senator David Pocock and several teal MPs take up arms on behalf of the federal government to pressure the Greens to back two housing bills before parliament.

ABC's If You're Listening host Matt Bevan recounts what it was like to be among thousands of people to listen to one of Donald Trump's last campaign rallies in Macomb County, Michigan.

Labor has promised to bake in fee-free TAFE at a rally setting the party up for the coming federal election, saying if the government is re-elected it will make 100,000 fee-free places permanently available each year,

Insiders host David Speers discusses the leadup to the U.S. election live from Detroit, Michigan with Farrah Tomazin and Jade Macmillan

The education minister admits he asked for and received a free flight upgrade from Qantas for a personal flight overseas.

This week David Speers interviews former U.S. Ambassador Joe Hockey

Queensland's new premier wants to introduce laws to imprison children who commit "adult crimes" to "adult time" before Christmas. Here's how that could work.

This week Mike Bowers talks pictures with Cathy Wilcox.

The world is bracing to see whether voters in the USA will make Kamala Harris the first female President of the United States – or return Donald Trump to power.

David Speers visits the state of Michigan – one of three states along with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania – that will largely determine the outcome, to speak to voters and community figures.

There are two major beneficiaries of the recent turmoil within the South Australian Liberal Party, though it's unlikely either would openly describe themselves that way.

A re-elected Albanese government would reduce student debts by 20 per cent as part of a broader suite of changes to the system.

WA's attorney-general has stopped three murderers being considered for parole for at least six more years, but one legal expert says the process sets a concerning precedent.

SA opposition leader Vincent Tarzia speaks to Rory McClaren on his party's way forward, after his former leader was charged with drug offences and internal issues were exposed during a debate over abortion.

It was slated to be the largest renewable project of its kind in the world but a change of government in Queensland has uprooted plans for the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Scheme. 

A judge has ruled that One Nation leader Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Deputy Greens leader Mehreen Faruqi in a tweet.

The changes would mean a shift to a marginal repayment system, as recommended by the Universities Accord, which found existing arrangements disproportionately affect those on lower incomes.

The Liberal Party is optimistic it can make up ground in WA ahead of the 2025 federal and state elections as high-profile figures tour Perth this week.

Premier Peter Malinauskas sits down with Rory McClaren to discuss SA politics, and his health, housing, and hydrogen policies.