Premier calls for inquiry into interstate RAT snatcher claims

UPDATED: Premier Steven Marshall has called on the federal consumer watchdog to investigate “outrageous” reports of interstate governments commandeering rapid antigen tests bound for South Australia.

Independent women candidates a headache for Morrison Govt

The Coalition dismisses them as “voices of Labor”, but ignoring the motivations of some candidates is politically dangerous, writes Michelle Grattan.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in June but Macron only learned of the secretly-negotiated AUKUS deal just before it was announced. Photo: Rafael Yaghobzadeh/AP

'Regrettable': France reacts to shock subs decision

The French Government has criticised Australia’s decision to scrap its $90 billion submarine deal with Naval Group, but France’s top diplomat in Adelaide says the “shock” announcement isn’t likely to damage South Australia’s economic ties with the European nation.

$100 million in SA Govt grants for businesses shut during lockdown

Tens of thousands of South Australian businesses that have been forced to close over the lockdown are eligible for a $3000 emergency cash grant from the State Government, while workers stood down across regional and metropolitan SA will receive up to $600 a week in compensation.

PM must get on front foot over Government's women crisis

Crisis-hit Scott Morrison should kick disgraced Liberal MP Andrew Laming to the crossbench and appoint a stand alone Minister for Women, argues Michelle Grattan.

Attorney-General Christian Porter rejects historical rape allegations

Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the minister accused of raping an Adelaide teenager more than 30 years ago, declaring he is innocent and won’t step down but will take a leave of absence to seek help for his own mental health.