Opinion: Riding on a bus in Sydney almost two decades ago, my mother was worried we'd be homeless if the country went into a recession, as many were suggesting could happen after the Howard government introduced the GST.
Attorney-General Christian Porter has ruled out running for the seat of Curtin if Julie Bishop decides to quit, saying the marginal seat of Pearce is his community.
Outgoing Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed she will remain as the member for Curtin despite moving to the backbench following last week's leadership spill.
Prime minister designate Scott Morrison has admitted his party was battered and bruised this week, but committed to focus on unifying the country, with a review of the government's drought response his number one priority.
There will likely be three contenders to become Prime Minister tomorrow, reportedly including WA's Julie Bishop, with Malcolm Turnbull preparing to call a second leadership spill.
Company tax cuts have been jettisoned following defeat in the Senate, as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull mounts a defence of his leadership, while an eligibility cloud hangs over challenger Peter Dutton.
Two frontbenchers have reportedly offered their resignations to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull this afternoon, adding to that of former Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton, after Mr Turnbull held off
a leadership challenge this morning.
The Australian Institute of Geoscientists has appealed to the federal government for the inclusion of the geoscientist profession on the list of jobs to which labour market testing applies under the 457 visa program.
