Claudia Long

Experts are divided about whether there should be a royal commission into violence against women but say the solutions to the problem are already known and need funding. 

Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume says Australia needs to be "open minded" on nuclear power if the country is to bring down emissions and make power cheaper. 

An independent audit of the National Redress Scheme has found wait times are increasing and causing significant distress to survivors of child sexual abuse.

The early childhood education minister is refusing to say whether the federal government will establish an independent review of childcare standards.

A major review into preventing violence against women and children called for changes to immediate alcohol home delivery

Driving instructors say they need national consistency on CCTV in their vehicles as transport ministers meet to discuss how to keep learner drivers safe from sexual harassment and assault.

Almost a decade after one was recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. 

Labor party president Wayne Swan will step down next July and has warned the ALP must boost membership if it is to survive into the future.

The changes follow two high-profile departures from shadow cabinet within a month.

Frustrated by what she sees as inaction over a 7.30 investigation into alleged sexual assaults made by driving instructors, Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie demands action from the government.