AU POLITICS

In the face of the 7-Eleven wage scandal, Greens MP Adam Bandt has introduced a new bill that shifts payment responsibilities directly to the head offices of franchisee businesses.

Geelong's mayor has faced public backlash after wearing a T-shirt featuring a naked Madonna and an offensive slogan at a public event.

Doctors and medical staff from Melbourne’s Royal Children’s hospital are refusing to return detained children to asylum camps after treatment.

The Australian health industry is watching the Trans-Pacific Partnership closely after the agreement was signed following five years of secret negotiations.

The Green Square population will increase by 7,000 people in the coming 15 years, pressuring the existing structure.

The Australian Labor Party is gearing up for the next election with a AU$10 billion investment plan to boost Australia’s infrastructure.

Developer and former mayor of Newcastle Jeff McCloy’s appeal to rescind NSW laws that ban developers from donating to political parties and candidates have been dismissed by the High Court.

In an interview with Neil Mitchell on 3AW, PM Turnbull discussed Melbourne Metro funding and TPP.

Julie Bishop announced on Wednesday the willingness of Australia to seek a seat at the 2029-30 UN Security Council.

The opposition and the Medical Association have called the review of the Medicare system a ploy to cut down health funding.

NT police child abuse task force leads an investigation into the allegations against a staff member at Don Dale made by a teen who allegedly saw an inmate forced to fight and eat peacock’s poo.

In his first interaction with the media after becoming Treasurer, Scott Morrison revealed his plans of filling the budget deficit by introducing new changes to the tax system.

While addressing the public as Prime Minister for the first time, Malcolm Turnbull expressed his concerns about violence against women.

Attorney-General Gabrielle Upton is trying to improve surrogacy laws in NSW by allowing couples to advertise for surrogacy and surrogate mothers to receive compensation for surrogacy.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces his new cabinet, reshuffling some positions as some ministers retain their current portfolios.

Australia has begun its airstrike campaign in Syria as world leaders debate whether they should expand the campaign in light of war consequences.

Palmer, along with other Netizens, took to social media to bid their farewell to Tony Abbot as Australia's Prime Minister.

Addressing the nation for the final time as Prime Minister, Tony Abbott said he would make the leadership change “as easy as I can”.

Bill Shorten has called out Malcolm Turnbull, accusing him of selling out and saying a change in "salesman" means nothing for an "out of touch" government.

Malcolm Turnbull won the party ballot on Monday night to become Australia's 29th prime minister, securing 54 votes against Tony Abbott’s 44 votes.

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has slammed Malcolm Turnbull, comparing the former Liberal opposition leader to Kevin Rudd and calling out his leadership bid as “opportunistic”.

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed he will challenge Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the leadership, just hours after Mr Abbott dismissed leadership speculations in South Australia.

Australia will be part of the air offensive efforts in Syria to fight terror groups and address the region’s humanitarian crisis.

A Friday report claims Australian PM Tony Abbott is planning to reshuffle his Cabinet, including the removal of six members from parliament.

The cabinet has decided to allow 12,000 extra refugees into Australia despite its initial reluctance, as well as provide AU$44 million to support 24,000 displaced people in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan.

Associate Law Professor Mary Anne Kenny explain that other countries actually host or take more refugees per capita than Australia.

Thousands of school teachers will not work for two consecutive days to protest against the unequal pay across states.

A parliamentary committee is expected to table a new bill that aims at repealing dual citizenship from terrorists.

Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia Julie Bishop lost one of her earrings, and she is now asking for help in finding it.