The Latest Breaking News from Malcolm Turnbull

I remember seeing footage, several years ago, of a jubilant Malcolm Turnbull, then prime minister and Liberal leader, speaking in Tamworth to loyal members of the National Party. These were the rank and file who had spent weeks stumping for their man in New England, Nationals leader and deputy prime…

The ballot for new leadership is not just a contest between individuals, but a struggle for the party’s future direction in the wake of resounding defeat

Barring a rogue result, this Saturday Anthony Albanese will achieve what no major party leader has done since John Howard’s prime-ministerial era – win consecutive elections. Admittedly, in those two decades he is only the second of the six prime ministers (the other is Scott Morrison), who has been permitted…

The prime minister’s background as a tough backroom operator has served him well but internal Labor critics accuse him of turning a deaf ear to advice at crucial moments. What the voters say on 3 May will define his legacy

Peter Dutton has raised the white flag on his controversial attempt to force Canberra public servants back into the office, with the opposition now saying there will be no change in current arrangements.

The federal election will test whether voters accept the divisive politician has softened into a national leader

Donald Trump has been ridiculed by a former prime minister, as voters question which Australian leader would best deal with the US president.

Dennis Richardson argues biggest hindrance to $368bn deal is budgetary capacity and ‘political will’

With another election campaign unofficially underway, voters may feel it hasn’t been long since they were last at the voting booth.