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Anthony Albanese didn’t mince words in responding to Donald Trump’s refusal to grant Australia an exemption from the United States’ tariff on aluminium and steel. “This is not a friendly act,” the prime minister declared bluntly.

Peter Dutton calls on PM to publicly declare when he learned of suspected ‘con job’ but declines to say whether he was also told of police theory

Former PM urges world leaders not to be bullied by the US president; American expert says atomic power is ‘most expensive’ option for Australia

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Exclusive: Albanese cancels appearance at ‘intimate’ dinner while Liberals postpone ‘evening briefing’

Opposition leader says critics of his attendance at fundraising event at harbourside home of Justin Hemmes are seeking ‘political advantage’

A national Newspoll, conducted March 3–7 from a sample of 1,255, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, unchanged since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 39% Coalition (up one), 32% Labor (up one), 12% Greens (steady), 7% One Nation (steady) and 10% for all Others (down two).

Australians' confidence in the government is at its lowest point since the Black Summer bushfires as their hope for the future wanes.

After immense success against conservative politicians, climate-concerned independents are taking aim at new targets: safe Labor seats.