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Exclusive: Controversial plan to raise wall at Sydney’s main reservoir threatens to spill over into Minns government’s first term

Anthony Albanese records strong approval of his performance as prime minister, but the budget fails to impress those surveyed

Critics claim the bill could see government further expand income management policies

A federal Newspoll, conducted May 11-13 from a sample of 1,516, is the first poll taken since the May 9 budget. It gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (up one),…

Newly independent MP Lara Alexander says a "huge weight" has been lifted from her shoulders, while the Tasmanian Greens' push to axe Hobart's new stadium look set for failure without Labor's support.

While some government changes don’t require legislation, others will involve a fight – and battle lines are being drawn

Opposition says plan to include crossbenchers in committee is ‘part of a grubby back-room political deal’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hit the road to sell voters on a budget that a poll finds has drawn a muted response from voters.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he's willing to work with states and territories to boost funding for housing.