Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Politics

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

Some nations are pushing hard for the UN climate summit to detail how the world will move away from fossil fuels, but it's been dropped from a draft agreement.

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

Labor's proposed changes to how people can appeal a Defence decision to refuse honours and awards have failed to secure the backing of a parliamentary inquiry.

'Important step': hope for progress on stalled EU deal

'Important step': hope for progress on stalled EU deal

'Important step': hope for progress on stalled EU deal

'Important step': hope for progress on stalled EU deal

Negotiations have twice fallen at the final hurdle but Australian and European officials see positive signs for finally striking an elusive free trade deal.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Neo-Nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail

Neo-Nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail

A neo-Nazi accused of calling on supporters to "rhetorically rape" a federal politician will remain behind bars, amid a rise in threats against officials.

'Ready to fight': first-term MP rises to leadership

'Ready to fight': first-term MP rises to leadership

With the clock ticking down to a pivotal election, the NSW Liberals new leader will must turn around a party stuck in a "dire" situation.

Federal environment laws 'won't fix' project backlog

Federal environment laws 'won't fix' project backlog

As Labor tries to pass an overhaul of Australia's environmental laws before Christmas, analysis suggests they might not address a backlog of energy projects.

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

AI has infiltrated the law, leading Australian judges to sift through machine-generated arguments, but the tech might help the functioning of courts.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

Ukraine has received a new peace proposal from the United States that would require it to cede land controlled by Russia, according to a report.

Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company

Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company

Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company

Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company

A takeover deal for an Australian pharmaceutical manufacturer has been knocked on the head, with the treasurer citing risks to the supply of critical medicines.

Social media age ban expanded to include more sites

Social media age ban expanded to include more sites

Social media age ban expanded to include more sites

Social media age ban expanded to include more sites

The eSafety commissioner has increased the number of platforms where under-16s will be prohibited from accessing in a world-first ban.

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit

Anthony Albanese will sit down with his European counterpart to discuss a long-awaited free trade deal, but a concrete timeline is yet to be set.

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Thirteen people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at the COP30 venue in Brazil, organisers say.

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Australia could squander billions of dollars in growth over the next decade if it fails to invest in homegrown artificial intelligence technology and talent.

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

The father of Bianca Jones, who died by methanol poisoning alongside Holly Morton-Bowles, says he still can't think about his beloved daughter without crying.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has outlined an ambitious agenda he thinks the Labor government should pursue instead of being static and playing it safe.

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

The US is pushing for Ukraine to accept a peace plan that includes giving up territory to Russia, but the EU warns "peace cannot be a capitulation".

Damaged Liberal brand takes another hit as leader quits

Another leadership spill looms for the beleaguered Liberals after a state leader succumbed to pressure from his colleagues and called it quits.

Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

A proposed inner-city motor racing track opposed by many locals, including one of the prime minister's allies, won't be assessed by an environmental watchdog.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Humanitarian lifeline remains for Afghan who helped ADF

The Home Affairs Department has clarified an Afghan man who helped the defence force will still be able to come to Australia after fears he had been rejected.

No Christmas cheer from Greens for environment overhaul

A prominent conservationist has urged an entire rewrite of long-awaited environmental reforms as Labor remains confident they will pass before Christmas.

'Can't have it all': Australia abandons climate summit

Australia will not host the UN's annual climate summit in 2026, instead yielding to a rival bid from Turkey in a last-minute compromise deal.

Tech giant pounces early ahead of social media age bans

Aussie teens have been put on notice over a massive change coming for social media platforms, with warnings to back up important photos or memories.

Slash spending and reform taxes, IMF urges Australia

Australia should reintroduce a mining tax and limit spending growth in the NDIS and aged care, according to a leading global financial institution.

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure after months of resistance.

New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear

A former Liberal premier has warned the state party's first female leader not to reward factional players with promotions but she's offered no assurances.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria United States of America Europe Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Environmental Issue Western Australia Election International Relations Commonwealth of Independent States Fire Environmental Politics Motor Racing Science and Technology Social Issue South America

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here