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The Albanese government is determined to prevent oligarchs like billionaire miner and developer Clive Palmer from distorting future federal elections.

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Good morning, early birds. Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell has backed the world’s peak swimming body banning trans women competing in the women’s category in elite competition, and the lawyers representing the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins have asked to delay the case following Lisa Wilkinson’s Logie speech. It’s the…

Children at Western Australia's trouble-plagued Banksia Hill prison are breaking walls and smashing property, officials have told a parliamentary hearing.

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party has claimed its only seat in the upper or lower houses of federal parliament, with Ralph Babet claiming the sixth and final Senate seat in Victoria.

Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".

Labor's National Secretary outlined some key moments that may have cemented voters' perceptions of Scott Morrison – and a Coalition defeat.

Clive Mensink has lost two appeals over contempt of court proceedings brought when he failed to attend court to be questioned about Queensland Nickel.

The world’s richest man and, presumably, regular Crikey reader is upset about claims he can’t do a basic technical task.

Gimuy Walubara man Jiritju Fourmile tells a court challenge against a Clive Palmer-linked coal mine developer climate change led to the death of thousands of native bats on his traditional country.

On Saturday the nation tightened the reins on the downhill run towards a US-style Trumpism. But we must remain on guard.