The Latest Breaking News from Julia Gillard

Labor might be leading in the national polls, but a hung parliament after the May 21 election remains a distinct possibility.

Labor strategists are concerned that former Wallaby, who is running as an independent in the ACT, could split the progressive vote

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has repeatedly shown a lack of commitment to ensuring respect, safety and equity for all women in the workplace.

Independent MP for the seat of Indi, Helen Haines, says the current government has moved to gag debate in parliament more than any government in history. RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers.

What happens if no party or coalition of parties wins a majority in the House of Representatives at the federal election? This is known as a “hung parliament”.

The minority government led by Julia Gillard had more success passing legislation than Scott Morrison’s Coalition, analysis shows

A major poll published yesterday suggests the Greens are set to grow as a political force at this month’s election, showing its primary vote has risen markedly from 10% in 2019 to a current high of 15%.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week claimed Labor was planning a “sneaky carbon tax” should it win power, and Nationals senator Matt Canavan declared the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 was “dead”.

With Australia’s lived experience of global heating, you would think we’d have moved past grown men staging hyperbolic encounters with invisible things

"I am embarrassed to say that I am a supporter."

A political scuffle over the Prime Minister's clumsy use of the word "blessed" has thrust the NDIS back into the spotlight and triggered important questions about the scheme's sustainability. However, they are questions that neither side of politics is yet prepared to answer.