The marches were a success - now comes the hard part

Monday’s protest marches against sexual harassment and violence underscored the demand for change. Now comes the challenge of achieving it, argues Chris Wallace.

South Australian Senator to replace Cormann in powerful Finance post

South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham will become Finance Minister in the Morrison Government within weeks, replacing the retiring Matthias Cormann who will be Australia’s nomination for secretary-general of the Paris-based OECD.

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SA Senators set to help Govt pass union crackdown laws

The government appears set to secure Senate support this week for tough legislation to crack down on bad behaviour in the union movement, after the near finalisation of an agreement with Centre Alliance for several significant changes.

Is the Morrison Govt conservative, or populist authoritarian?

Scott Morrison may cultivate the image of daggy suburban dad, but he leads a government with a hard line on secrecy, security and welfare reform while rallying sentiment against “elites”, activists and unions, argues Carol Johnson.

Morrison Government aiming to deregister construction union

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter says the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union should be deregistered and he’s prioritising laws that could help make that happen.

Energy minister claims mandate on climate change policies

Energy Minister Angus Taylor is staring down industry and environmental group criticism of the federal coalition’s climate change policies.

One Nation exposed as frauds over NRA meeting: Government

Resources Minister Matt Canavan says One Nation officials have been exposed as “absolute frauds” after being caught talking about receiving $US20 million from the American gun lobby.