Brett Worthington

You need only look to the windows overlooking the prime minister's courtyard to know Australia was about to mark a milestone moment in recognising a Palestinian state.

This week in politics the government abandoned a confusing word and a former foreign minister rejected bullying allegations.

This week in politics, the prime minister returned home from the Pacific empty-handed and the climate debate continued to unsettle the Coalition.

It turns out that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese didn't need a can of Diet Coke and a cheeseburger to attracted the US president's attention.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition energy spokesperson Dan Tehan have both arrived home from trips abroad with a spring in their step.

Hastie says he decided to quit because a letter she sent him earlier in the week made clear he wouldn't be formulating the Coalition's immigration policies.

This week in Canberra, Tony Burke finally answered questions about the return of Islamic State relatives, Senate estimates turned into an episode of Utopia, and Andrew Hastie quit the frontbench.

This week, the PM was not wasting any time on "this" issue, and the treasurer took one for the team as Brett Worthington signs off with his final political wrap.

With fears hunger could hit record levels, Vladimir Putin and Russia are poised to capitalise — financially and diplomatically. 

In 2009, Suzie Miller had a choice between becoming a magistrate in Australia or a residency at the National Theatre in London.