Paul Karp

Former Australian PM says speech ‘not an opportunity to run through a bullet point list’ of achievements, before running through a bullet point list of achievements

Australian truth in advertising laws might help weed out absolute howlers and set a norm – but the media has a role to play too

Anthony Albanese tells national broadcaster country singer ‘sort of lives in’ 14.5-metre bus during segment commemorating her 78th birthday

Mid-year economic and fiscal outlook reveals $12.8bn improvement in budget bottom line due to strong labour market and commodity prices

Visa overhaul will alleviate labour shortage in construction but peak body warns that domestic capability is still lacking

Move comes as the national postal service hopes to bring in changes after last year’s $200m loss

Commonwealth warned lack of counselling would weaken its immigration detention case as case as advocates say those still in immigration detention cannot access similar programs

Chinese refugee S151 has sparked the challenge, arguing his curfew and wearing of ankle bracelet is punishment

Bill authorises previous uses of coercive powers, removing legal question mark that had dogged Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

Deputy premier Steven Miles says it’s ‘too late’ to cancel projects and any effect on demand is likely to be years away