Assange gave two thumbs up as he stepped off the plane to applause in Canberra on Wednesday night.

Through the lens:The week in politics from Assange to Payman

Julian Assange’s plea deal and subsequent release dominated headlines this week,while Labor grappled with its first MP crossing the floor in 19 years. Alex Ellinghausen and James Brickwood captured it all.

  • Alex Ellinghausen,James Brickwood andstaff reporters

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Alex Ellinghausen’s photos.

Through the lens:A very weird week in politics

Immigration clashes,legal threats,interest rate warnings,wage rises,$620,000 speechwriters and cash-waving MPs:Alex Ellinghausen was there to capture it all.

  • Alex Ellinghausen andStaff reporters
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Six days that changed everything for Albanese:His first week as prime minister in photos

One of the most frenetic weeks in Australian politics was captured by Alex Ellinghausen,our Canberra photographer.

  • David Crowe andAlex Ellinghausen
Craig Kelly with his $1 trillion “Ned Kelly” notes.

Sometimes a parliamentary picture is worth a thousand speeches

Photographer Alex Ellinghausen’s pictures tell behind-the-scenes stories of parliamentary life in a budget week.

  • Tony Wright andAlex Ellinghausen
RFS firefighters getting ready to defend properties in Bumbalong,NSW,a bushfire south of Canberra threatens the community,on Saturday 1 February 2020. fedpol Photo:Alex Ellinghausen

South Coast residents face anxious night as'aggressive fire'hits region

Four fires remain at emergency level between the Bega Valley and south of Eden after a heatwave across NSW created volatile conditions for firefighters.

  • Nick Bonyhady,Alex Ellinghausen,Caitlin Fitzsimmons andAiesha Saunders
Patricia Oome,14,a week after being admitted to hospital for severe malnutrition and tuberculosis.

'Africa on our doorstep':The health crisis a short plane ride from Australia

As Australia's closest neighbour,PNG's health security is a shared concern for both countries,and tuberculosis is just one problem.

  • Alex Ellinghausen
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Resident of Bruthen in East Gippsland Janine Pratt hoses down her home on Monday as burning leaves fall on the roof.

Lives,homes threatened as multiple bushfires rage in East Gippsland

As out-of-control bushfires burn across Victoria,four emergency warnings are in place for dozens of small East Gippsland communities where residents are in danger.

  • Simone Fox Koob,Liam Mannix andAlex Ellinghausen
Journalist Tony Wright on assignment to cover the closure of the climb at Uluru on October 26.

The end of Uluru's long,quiet conflict which baffled both sides

Last Friday saw the end of a long stand-off over access to Uluru. Tony Wright and Alex Ellinghausen were there to capture it.

  • Tony Wright andAlex Ellinghausen
Portrait of Bill Shorten.

What I learnt about Bill Shorten while documenting his rise and fall

Bill Shorten is a warm and friendly man - although his small talk could be awkward - but his popularity never really grew.

  • Alex Ellinghausen
Liberal Party supporters spruiked the campaign fixtures.

Rallies on the rise as American political imagery finds favour in Australia

Major political parties are using highly controlled environments to frame their leader as a person of the people,for the people.

  • Alex Ellinghausen