The Latest Breaking News from Zali Steggall

Western Australia Senator Linda Reynolds is already embroiled in a bruising defamation fight against her former staffer Brittany Higgins. Now, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is reportedly considering suing independent MP Zali Steggall after she told him to “stop being racist”.

Anthony Albanese has defended the government's approach to issuing visas to Palestinians, accusing the opposition of confecting outrage on the issue.

Caseworkers speak out over NSW child protection system; Gaza death toll hits 40,000 with many more to be counted; arrests over Friends actor’s death

Independent member for Warringah withdrew the comment in parliament this week before telling Guardian Australia she stood by it

Voices grow louder in condemning federal opposition leader’s comments on stopping Palestinians from entering Australia

International mediators were set to hold a new round of talks Thursday aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict

The development, planned to be offshore from Sydney to Newcastle, was vetoed by Scott Morrison when resources minister

A rise in death threats, abuse and office attacks have parliamentarians and authorities on higher alert for danger as the Gaza war frays community cohesion.

Independent MPs are frustrated by the Albanese government’s slow progress, saying its actions have not matched its words