The Latest Breaking News from Rex Patrick

New data shows one in five aged care residents are being given antipsychotic medication, and elderly residents are more likely to be given the drugs if they live in rural areas.

A former ally of Senate candidate Nick Xenophon invokes Nazi Germany as part of a deepening spat between the pair. Senator Rex Patrick compared Mr Xenophon's legal work for Chinese tech giant Huawei to being on the payroll of German arms manufacturers on the eve of World War II.

Chris Bowen says Labor wants to ensure system has integrity after whistleblower’s claims

Former senator Nick Xenophon, who is mounting a comeback, says the recent South Australian election is indicative of the political climate.

A Senator dismisses Newcastle's inclusion on a shortlist of sites being considered for a submarine base as pork-barrelling in the lead up to this year's federal election.

Independent Senator Rex Patrick has lashed out at plans to build a nuclear-submarine base along parts of the east coast.

For a PM who claims the gift of far sightedness preparing for a deteriorating security environment, Scott Morrison is relying on a gossamer-thin record.

‘We are not getting lumped with their mess’, Newcastle mayor says of prospect of basing nuclear fleet in city while Wollongong mayor also concerned

‘It was one big thought bubble from the treasurer that just wasted taxpayers’ money’, says Senator Rex Patrick