EU rebukes Belarus over plane 'hijacking' to arrest journalist

European Union leaders have agreed on a set of sanctions against Belarus, including a ban on the use of bloc member’s airspace and airports amid fury over the forced diversion of a passenger jet flying between two EU countries in order to arrest an opposition journalist.

Albanese compares Morrison IR push to Howard's WorkChoices

Anthony Albanese has used his speech at the South Australian Labor conference to pick apart the federal government’s workplace and industrial relations strategies.

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese waits to make his Budget reply speech. Photo: AAP/Mick Tsikas

Federal Labor trying to find clear air through pandemic cloud

As the Morrison Government plans a reshuffle in the wake of its extraordinary pandemic recession budget, the Opposition walks the tightrope of being seen to support emergency measures while pointing out gaps and trying to sell policy ahead of the 2022 election, writes Michelle Grattan.

Labor leader's $20k Facebook campaign

Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas has spent nearly $20,000 on Facebook advertising since the March 2018 election – considerably more than his bill for traditional radio and print messaging – and paid $28,000 to a consulting firm headed by a Labor communications and polling guru.

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.

Venezuelan president says US behind calls for armed uprising

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro, as violence broke out at anti-government protests.