Queensland passes landmark Path to Treaty legislation
The Queensland parliament has passed landmark Path to Treaty legislation, starting the first steps on the road to an agreement with First Nations peoples.
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Politics news
This is a collection page about politics news. The 9News team, led by Political Editor Charles Croucher aims to bring you the best and most accurate breaking news out of Canberra, the sharpest interviews with the most important politicians on both sides of Parliament House, along with in-depth analysis and features. Whether it’s covering elections, by-elections, our regular leadership spills, poll results. Check this page for latest political news today including live updates and breaking headlines from Australia and around the world.
Stunning claims made by prosecutor at inquiry into Lehrmann trial
Shane Drumgold SC said a series of "strange events" occurred throughout the case, leading him to believe "federal interference" was involved.
courts
Free GP visits, energy bills and JobSeeker rise: Two-minute guide to the budget
Faced with the delicate task of reducing inflation and easing pressure on stretched households, Jim Chalmers has directed much of the relief to those “most in need”.
federal budget
Devastating statistics lift lid on crisis gripping nation's most vulnerable
A call is made to the Kids Helpline every 80 seconds in Australia - but despite the obvious demand, most of these calls will ring out unanswered.
mental health
In pictures: The federal budget newspaper front pages
Is the Treasurer a magician, a prince, an soldier or a tightrope walker? That's going to depend on which paper you pick up.
federal budget
'Embarrassing' JobSeeker increase slammed as a 'betrayal'
The federal government's key cost of living measures have been met with lukewarm praise from those who were hoping for more money to help Australia's most vulnerable.
federal budget
Treasurer says budget cost of living measures won't drive up inflation
Jim Chalmers says his budget's cost of living measures will take the "sting out of" surging inflation but won't go too far and drive it up further.
federal politics
Imran Khan, ex-Pakistani PM, is arrested, his party says
An ally denounced the arrest as "an abduction". TV broadcast images of the 72-year-old being pulled by security forces towards an armoured vehicle, which took him away.
Pakistan
The graphs that tell the story of the federal budget
Behind all the rhetoric, promises and policies, these graphs tell the real story of the federal budget.
federal budget
This government is desperate to prove it has the economic credentials
Amid the news of a surplus is something that will have a more tangible effect on Australians' bank balances: forecasts that wages growth will start outpacing inflation.
federal budget
Everything in the federal budget that will make your life cheaper
Struggling with soaring costs? Here's everything in the budget which will ease the squeeze on your household.
federal budget
Government criticised for calling SA 'most boring state' in marketing stunt
A tourism marketing stunt from the South Australian government has come under fire after it referred to the state as boring.
national
Melbourne tower residents to get $5m over 'inhumane' COVID-19 lockdown
The state government has denied claims outlined in the class action, but opted to resolve the matter without going to trial.
Victoria
Canterbury Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour to step down
Asfour has made the decision to step down as mayor to pursue "business and other interests" with his wife Sally.
Bankstown
Another Commonwealth country flags move towards ditching the King
The Prime Minister of the Caribbean islands with a population roughly the size of Wagga Wagga says the royals should apologise to his people.
King Charles III Coronation
Labor to forecast first budget surplus in 15 years
The treasurer says he has found a way to put billions of dollars in the pockets of struggling Aussies while putting the books back in the black.
federal budget
Independent MP and former chief of staff settle high-profile workplace dispute
Independent MP Monique Ryan has settled her legal suit with her former chief of staff, Sally Rugg, while not admitting any fault by a member of her electorate or the federal government.
courts
Controversial Sam Smith concert 'exceeded all expectations'
A review of a controversial taxpayer-funded private concert by pop star Sam Smith in South Australia has found it "exceeded all expectations" in promoting the state.
South Australia
'The party room has spoken': NSW Nationals leader ousted in snap spill
NSW Nationals Party leader Paul Toole has been rolled by Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders after claims an MP was encouraged to break ranks to secure a plum parliamentary job.
New South Wales
NSW Premier moves to stop Sydney Water being privatised
In the lead up to the election, Labor claimed the Liberals were eyeing a sale of Sydney Water.
Water
Federal budget to include 'substantial cost of living package'
There will be significant measures to address the rising cost of living, according to the treasurer.
federal budget
New expulsion motion against suspended Victorian Liberal MP
The Victorian Liberals will hold a party room meeting next Friday, where it will be moved to expel the controversial, and currently suspended, MP Moira Deeming.
Victoria
Sydney Harbour to get $45.2 million in budget for 'critical' repairs
The Albanese government will spend $45.2 million on "critical repair work" in the Sydney Harbour, with the funds to be allocated in the upcoming 2023-24 budget.
Sydney
Opposition frontbencher Stuart Robert to quit parliament in coming weeks
Liberal Party frontbencher Stuart Robert will quit parliament in coming weeks after 16 years in the House of Representatives.
federal politics
What the budget's changes to Australia's tax system mean for you
This budget will see the end of the low and middle-income tax offset, while stage three tax cuts will be retained. Here's how much you will be better or worse off after the changes.
federal budget
Victorian Liberal Leader seeks to oust rogue MP permanently after legal threats
Deeming was suspended without pay from the Victorian Liberal Party after she attended an anti-trans rally that was taken over by neo-Nazis.
Australia
'Not coming to create controversy': Albanese defends oath of allegiance
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to pledge the oath of allegiance to King Charles at his coronation tomorrow, as hopes reignite of an Australian tour by Prince William and Princess Kate.
Royals
Pauline Hanson sued by senator over 'hateful' tweet
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi is taking legal action against Pauline Hanson over a tweet telling her to "piss off back to Pakistan".
Pauline Hanson
US woman says 'sex offender controlled my daughter's family'
As law enforcement officials went silent on Tuesday while investigating what led to the killing of seven people in rural Oklahoma, family members of those slain recalled the domineering nature of one of the dead, who was a registered sex offender.
World
Victorian premier says RBA is 'smashing families' after rate hike
Andrews said while the decision was made to combat rising inflation, it was putting people "under enormous pressure."
Victoria
NT green-lights Beetaloo Basin fracking despite scientists' pleas
The Northern Territory government has given the green light for on-shore gas drilling to go ahead at the Beetaloo Basin, despite warnings from scientists about its dangers.
Northern Territory
Vapers fear government crackdown will lead them back to cigarettes
Vapers fear the government crackdown on e-cigarettes will force them back to smoking despite the price hikes on a packet of cigarettes.
Vaping
The Queensland premier, Wellcamp, and the political art of the non-answer
There's a long and rich history of politicians doing whatever they can to only answer questions they want to answer, 9News reporter Tim Arvier writes.
queensland
Recreational vapes banned, tobacco tax up under major health shake-up
Recreational vaping will be banned and the tax on tobacco products will increase over the next three years.
Vaping
Why touchscreens are causing huge accessibility problems for blind people
Nadia Mattiazzo remembers going to her regular cafe and not being able to buy her cup of coffee - it was the start of something massive.
disability
Mark Latham facing legal action over 'homophobic' tweet
Sydney MP Alex Greenwich says he plans to take legal action against One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham after an allegedly homophobic tweet posted on March 30.
courts
Millions to become eligible for housing grants as government extends criteria
Home ownership will soon be in closer reach for millions more Australians, as the federal government expands eligibility for its housing grant scheme.
Australia
Albanese defends record surge in migrants coming to Australia
Anthony Albanese has defended Australia's intake of migrants after revelations a record 400,000 new people will enter the country this year on net.
immigration
BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loan
The chairman of the BBC quit Friday after a report found he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest over his role in arranging a loan more than two years ago for Boris Johnson.
UK
Jerry Springer, politician-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79
Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, his daytime talk show was a favourite American guilty pleasure.
celebrities
Date set for Father Bob Maguire's state funeral in Melbourne
Father Bob Maguire's state funeral will be held on May 5 at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne, the Victorian government has announced.
Victoria
Victorians are taxed the most in Australia, but relief isn't on the way
Economists expect taxes to rise in next month's Victorian state budget, despite residents in the state already paying the most tax in the country.
Victoria
Coroner hands down findings in Christian Porter accuser's death
The South Australian coroner has made a finding into the death of a woman at the centre of historical rape allegations against former attorney-general Christian Porter but will not conduct an inquest.
South Australia
Income threshold increased for skilled migrants working in Australia
Temporary skilled migrants will need to earn more than $70,000 to work in Australia as the Albanese government looks to improve the "broken" migration system.
Migrants
Xi speaks with Zelensky for first time since Russia's invasion
It's a long-awaited move after Beijing said it wanted to act as peace mediator in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Russia Ukraine
Joe Biden launches 2024 bid, betting record will top age worries
Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, is betting his first-term legislative achievements and more than 50 years of experience in Washington will count for more than concerns over his age.
Joe Biden
Ousted West Australian Labor MP faces court over domestic violence conviction
Expelled West Australian Labor Party member Ben Dawkins has failed to convince a court the media should be banned from his next appearance over family violence charges.
domestic violence
No disruption to power supply as Liddell station closes
The coal fired station in the Upper Hunter will go offline this Friday after generating energy for 52 years.
New South Wales
Biden to visit Australia as Sydney hosts Quad leaders next month
The summit will be an opportunity to showcase Australia, the prime minister said.
Anthony Albanese
