The rank and file in Melbourne’s outer north are threatening to quit if they are blocked from picking a replacement for outgoing MP Maria Vamvakinou.
Independent MPs are demanding the federal government make businesses accept cash from shoppers – or face thousands in fines.
Albanese did all the right things. He said all the right things. Yet the events of Monday night exploded regardless.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for peace after the alleged violent stabbing of a church leader on Monday night and injuries to several police in clashes outside.
Ever expanding western Sydney has exerted a huge influence in changing Australia society for at least three decades,and now it is shaping up to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to parliament.
This region could be crucial to the Voice to parliament either passing or failing – but many residents are still undecided.
Independent MP Dai Le and Fairfield Mayor Frank Carbone say they want to challenge the major parties in federal seats across western Sydney.
Independent MP Dai Le says the government needs to attract more workers to the early childhood education sector.
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The MP for Fowler ponders why rival Kristina Keneally didn’t phone after her win,how a car park got her into politics – and a difficult mother-son chat.
Few were seasoned activists. Others had crossed party lines. The unseen links among the volunteers who helped the ‘teal’ independents get to Canberra.