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Anthony Albanese has denied a suggestion Donald Trump has snubbed him, the leader of the US’ close ally.

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PM denies he’s been snubbed but still vague about Trump meet

LIVE UPDATES: Anthony Albanese has denied a suggestion Donald Trump has snubbed him after failing to secure a face-to-face meeting with the US president.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks during a press conference regarding the latest inflation figures.

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Thickets of red tape holding back Abundance

The ‘abundance agenda’ is colouring the government’s thinking as it approaches its second-term agenda but the hot new book from the US isn’t the only influence on the thinking of ministers.

Katina Curtis

NACC commissioner Paul Brereton. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

FEDERAL POLITICSCorruption watchdog finds Home Affairs exec misused title

The public sector corruption watchdog has found a Home Affairs senior executive misused her position to benefit her sister and her sister’s fiancé. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

The Prime Minister says his government is engaging ‘with everyone in the United States’ in its bid to keep the AUKUS defence pact on track amid a snap review by the Pentagon.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese pushing case for AUKUS with ‘everyone’ in US

The Prime Minister says his government is engaging ‘with everyone in the United States’ in its bid to keep the AUKUS defence pact on track amid a snap review by the Pentagon.

Katina Curtis

They're yet to meet but Anthony Albanese can't seem to escape Donald Trump's presence. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal PoliticsCommentsRescheduled? Albo hints at Trump meeting

LIVE UPDATES: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he would be ‘prepared’ to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Quad leaders meeting as he waits to be rescheduled.

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Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian.

Federal PoliticsCommentsChina warns against Australia increasing defence spend

China has warned Australia against folding to US demands to increase defence spending, with its top diplomat flagging it as a ‘heavy fiscal burden’.

Peta Rasdien

Ellie Whiteaker (WA Senator Elect) and husband David Scaife (WA Labor Member for Cockburn) are pictured in Beeliar with their 2 year old son William this morning. Michael Wilson

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New WA senator wants to be in the room where change happens

Ellie Whiteaker was drawn to the Labor Party as the home of aspiration. The kind of place where a girl from Kalgoorlie, the first in her family to go to uni, could find a way to change the world for everyone.

Katina Curtis

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington this week amid ongoing global instability and domestic pressure for Australia to increase its defence spending.

Federal PoliticsCommentsWong heads to Washington for meetings with Quad, Marco Rubio

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet her US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington this week amid ongoing global instability and domestic pressure for Australia to increase its defence spending.

Katina Curtis

Anthony Albanese hosts a Federal Cabinet meeting in Perth with Premier Roger Cook as guest.

Federal PoliticsCommentsWA voices left out of crucial cabinet committees

West Australians have been left off two of Anthony Albanese’s most important cabinet committees on the economy and national security, despite the State’s key role in both areas.

Katina Curtis

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has conceded the incredibly high threshold on a preventative detention regime for criminal former immigration detainees means it’s possible none will ever be locked up under it.

Federal PoliticsCommentsMigrant detention law failed, ‘thresholds too high’: Burke

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has conceded the incredibly high threshold on a preventative detention regime for criminal former immigration detainees means it’s possible none will ever be locked up under it.

Katina Curtis

A senior minister says Australia will base its defence spending around capability and giving the armed forces what they need to protect the country. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsCommentsDefence hike tied to military capability, not just cash

A senior minister says Australia will base its defence spending around capability and giving the armed forces what they need to protect the country.

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A trial program that has helped more than 100,000 people leave violent partners will become a permanent fixture from Tuesday.

Federal PoliticsProgram to stay after trial helps thousands flee violence

A trial program that helped more than 100,000 people leave violent partners will become a permanent fixture from Tuesday. WARNING: This story contains details some may find distressing.

Hannah Cross

The Liberal Party's Sussan Ley and Michaelia Cash with Curtin candidate Tom White in Scarborough today.

Federal PoliticsCommentsWA Liberals reluctant on idea of gender quotas

The WA Liberal Party is resisting implementing quotas for recruiting more women, as insiders insist the approach it took over the past three years worked at recent elections.

Katina Curtis

Education Minister Jason Clare.

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsCall for States to crack down on deepfakes nudifying pupils

Education Minister Jason Clare wants to crack down on deepfakes nudifying students and has urged his State counterparts to step up in tackling the disturbing issue. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Australian retirees saved as US drops Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill change which would have slugged their superfunds, potentially for billions of dollars.

BusinessCommentsAussie investors spared as US drops ‘revenge tax’

Australian retirees saved as US drops Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill change which would have slugged their superfunds, potentially for billions of dollars.

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Donal Trump and Anthony Albanese.

FEDERAL POLITICSAlbanese says not shaken by US threats to Spain on defence

Anthony Albanese has held firm that Australia will set its own agenda on defence spending and refused to be drawn on the US placing tariffs pressure on Spain. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is bringing together a working group for economic reform.

PoliticsCommentsChalmers reveals first group economic roundtable reformists

RECAP: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sent out his first batch of invitations to the August economic reform roundtable, with the promise of more waves to come as he finalises the agenda.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

MiningPremiumChalmers sues Northern Minerals investor over sale order

The Treasurer is suing China-linked Indian Ocean International Shipping and Service Company in the Federal Court, alleging it had defied orders to sell shares in the WA rare earths play.

Sean Smith

Israeli Ambassador Amir Maimon and Iranian Ambassador to Canberra Ahmad Sadeghi.

THE NIGHTLYIran, Israel ambassadors reveal views on war, nuclear threat

Ambassadors to Australia from Iran and Israel have revealed their thoughts on the conflict and their hopes for the future.

Anthony Albanese. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumDefence warns it is vulnerable to China on critical minerals

A senior military officer has warned that resources exports out of WA could be stopped if tensions boil over into conflict.

Katina Curtis

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra.

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsHackers target Liberals after first female leader’s speech

Hackers posted explicit photos of women during a crude takeover of the Liberals’ social media accounts overnight, prompting an apology from the party.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Opposition defence spokesman Angus Taylor (left) is calling for higher military spending while Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles (right) says Labor is spending what it needs. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

newsPremiumPush for defence spend spike after NATO vote

Labor faces mounting pressure to boost Australia’s defence budget after a major development overseas.

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NewsPremiumPremier’s surprise sledge in parliament

NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed what he described as an “emerging” coalition between the Liberals, Greens, and One Nation.

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Sussan Ley said Acknowledgements of Country had a ‘time and a place’ while stressing that they should not be overused. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

newsPremiumTelling detail in Ley’s first major speech

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley made a bold move in the opening moments of her first major speech on Wednesday, setting her apart from Peter Dutton.

Jessica Wang