Peter Dutton is the most likely candidate to lead the Liberal party after Scott Morrison stepped down,
Discussions about the new Liberal leader began within hours of the polls closing on Saturday evening,with the next opposition leader facing the difficult task of rebuilding the party after nine years in government and an historic wipeout of moderate MPs.
Peter Dutton has confirmed he'll run for the Liberal leadership while other colleagues are being encouraged to nominate as well.
Australia would ensure its forces wouldn’t operate alongside “brutal and repressive” Chinese forces as it looks to support the Solomons in the future.
Labor and the Coalition are putting the final touches on their election campaign plans,though some key personnel decisions are still to be finalised.
New Zealand will accept 450 refugees from Australia under a three-year deal,which independent senator Jacqui Lambie says was part of a promise Scott Morrison made her.
A neo-Nazi group has also been listed as a terrorist organisation under the criminal code as the federal government continues to focus on national security ahead of the election.
Labor has abandoned its opposition to the bill,which it had previously opposed in part because it would inflame relations with New Zealand.
Australia and NZ are close to reaching a deal to resettle up to 150 refugees who have been rejected by the Australian government because they attempted to arrive by boat.
Consumer spending shows a two-speed economic recovery as the Commonwealth says borders will be re-opened soon.
Security agencies are concerned the COVID-19 pandemic has supercharged groups and individuals spreading conspiracy theories.