Jake Evans

Sussan Ley says migration tensions in Australia are not the fault of migrants, but a stronger "Australian values" test for those seeking to move here could form part of the Coalition's coming migration policy.

Energy experts have cast doubt over the Liberal Party's central claim that it can bring down power prices by backing coal and gas, while questioning how the party plans to actually reduce emissions.

A scathing Productivity Commission review concludes that Australia's mental health system is failing and needs a rewrite, while warning that 500,000 Australians are unable to access the care that they need. 

Sussan Ley has refused to bite on speculation about her leadership, after a Liberal colleague suggested she was losing the support of her party.

The federal government puts laws requiring streaming services to produce Australian content back on the table after a hiatus following the US election.

The centre of debate inside the Liberals appears to be shifting towards dumping net zero, as a tumultuous debate unfolds following the Nationals' decision to formally abandon the 2050 target.

Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, the federal government will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.

The Nationals have formally abandoned a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, setting a challenge for Opposition leader Sussan Ley whether to follow or risk splitting the Coalition.

Murray Watt warns the Coalition and Greens not to "obstruct" environment laws being introduced to parliament on Thursday, while assuring a special power in the bill would not allow him to intervene on behalf of coal or gas projects.

Optimism that a deal can be found to amend Australia's environment laws fades, as the Coalition raises concerns over details just days after parts of the legislation were shared with stakeholders.