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This is a collection page about politics news. The 9News team, led by Political Editor Charles Croucher aims to bring you the best and most accurate breaking news out of Canberra, the sharpest interviews with the most important politicians on both sides of Parliament House, along with in-depth analysis and features. Whether it’s covering elections, by-elections, our regular leadership spills, poll results. Check this page for latest political news today including live updates and breaking headlines from Australia and around the world.
Is this a fraud trial or a campaign stop?
Donald Trump's court appearances are no longer distractions from his campaign to return to the White House. They are central to it.
Donald Trump
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty after plea deal collapses
Hunter Biden's attorneys are suggesting that prosecutors bowed to pressure by Republicans, who have insisted the Democratic president's son got a sweetheart deal.
crime
New tax expansion on vacant residential land revealed in Victoria
The reform will see the Vacant Residential Land Tax expand to the entire state from 2025.
Victoria
Former Queensland treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
Trad launched legal action to stop the CCC releasing a report on allegations she intervened in the recruitment of a senior public servant in 2019.
courts
Yes23 campaign contacted over potentially 'misleading' signs
The signs, spotted near an early voting centre, sport a similar purple to official AEC branding.
Voice to Parliament
The trial that could cost Trump his most prized possessions
Trump travelled to New York in person to deny claims of "persistent and repeated fraud" as a "scam" and "sham".
Donald Trump
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan unveils new-look cabinet
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her new-look cabinet less than a week after taking the top job.
Victoria
Childcare fails to deliver 'affordability' for Aussie families, report says
Parents are paying nearly 80 per cent more for childcare than families overseas, according to a report by the ACCC.
Australia
US House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
In a key step to avoid a government shutdown, the House passed a short term spending resolution, which includes natural disaster aid but not additional funding for Ukraine or border security.
World
Fierce US Senator Dianne Feinstein dies
The centrist Democrat was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the "Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics.
USA
Tasmania's attorney-general sacked over bullying allegations
The Tasmanian premier has sacked the state's attorney general over allegations of bullying and belittling.
tasmania
US soldier set free from North Korea filmed in Texas
After sprinting across the border two months ago, Travis King's troubles are likely far from over.
North Korea
North Korea hands back US soldier in shock move
The official Korean Central News Agency said that authorities have finished their questioning of Private Travis King.
North Korea
Daniel Andrews eligible for pension of 'up to $300k a year', driver for life
The calculation of the pension he will receive will be determined by a number of factors and will go as far back as considering his first parliamentary salary.
Daniel Andrews
Jacinta Allan sworn in as Victoria's 49th premier
The long-touted successor to Daniel Andrews was elected at a Labor caucus meeting today.
Victoria
Man charged after well-known NSW activist Danny Lim allegedly attacked
Lim, 79, was treated by paramedics and hospitalised with facial injuries after the alleged attack at Strathfield station.
Sydney
Under-fire Qantas chair defies calls to stand down at Senate inquiry
The airline wanted to run an extra 28 flights into Australia each week, which would give consumers more choice.
Qantas
Long list awaits Daniel Andrews' replacement
For those waiting in line to take over where the 48th premier is leaving off, there'll be no time available to ponder the past.
Daniel Andrews
'Nothing stuck to Teflon Dan during his reign of spin and sniping'
OPINION: 3AW Mornings Presenter Neil Mitchell has cast his opinion on nine years of polarising leadership from Daniel Andrews.
Daniel Andrews
Andrews to step down in hours as leadership uncertainty looms
The Victorian premier announced his shock resignation at a press conference yesterday.
Daniel Andrews
Joe Biden's latest move is 'absolutely unprecedented'
While presidents have historically sat on the sidelines, Biden has inserted himself in the centre of a historic fight.
Joe Biden
Daniel Andrews' life in politics: A timeline
From first being elected to parliament back in 2002, to three terms as Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has had a lengthy career in Australian politics. Here we look back at the wins, losses, controversies and changes during his time in office.
Daniel Andrews
'The body language was there': Reactions to Daniel Andrews' exit
The resignation of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is drawing reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.
Victoria
Daniel Andrews' journey to bronze-statue Victorian premier
From cancelling the Commonwealth Games, managing the state's response to bushfires and COVID-19 and telling people not to "get on the beers", Andrews' premiership had plenty of memorable moments.
Daniel Andrews
'Shock' resignation of Daniel Andrews a loss for Labor and national cabinet
Daniel Andrews' "surprising" resignation is a big loss of experience for the Australian Labor Party and the National Cabinet in particular, 9News political reporters have explained.
Daniel Andrews
Daniel Andrews on the best and worst moments of his time as premier
During Andrew's speech, he spoke of his best and worst moments during his nine years as premier.
Daniel Andrews
Woman charged with assaulting NT leader says 'no harm intended'
Fyles was at Nightcliff Markets in Darwin yesterday when a member of the public allegedly pushed a cream-covered crepe into her face.
Northern Territory
Home Affairs secretary stood down amid leaked texts investigation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed at a press conference that Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil asked Pezzullo to stand aside while an investigation takes place.
Australia
NSW launches new $6.8 million crackdown on illegal vaping
Premier Chris Minns said the three-year investment is aimed at protecting the health of children and other young people addicted to vaping.
New South Wales
Biden's big new Pacific push amid China fears.
Biden has put a premium on improving ties in the Pacific amid rising US concern about China's growing military and economic influence.
Pacific
National skills passport to create digital ID
The proposal would see a worker's education and qualifications securely kept in one place as a digital record, similar to the Medicare app.
employment
Tony Abbott nominated to board of Fox Corporation
The move comes after Rupert Murdoch announced he would be stepping down as chairman of the company.
Tony Abbott
COVID killed my dad and loneliness was its accomplice
The outcome of the pandemic should be a priority for this government, not just an inquiry, Mark Jessop writes.
Coronavirus
Push to scrap flight limits after controversial Qatar Airways call
Opening up almost all major Australian airports to unlimited access for international airlines could help to drive prices down, the Productivity Commission has told senators in a push to liberalise the market.
aviation
State-backed killing claims sparks unprecedented diplomatic row
It all started Justin Trudeau claimed he has credible information linking India to the killing of a prominent Sikh leader.
India news
'It does feel inevitable': Senate inquiry moves to town fighting to keep its bank
The NSW Riverina town of Junee once had four banks. Six years ago, this went down to two - and then ANZ left.
banks
Russia 'weaponising children' in its war on Ukraine
Before Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his claims, Joe Biden warned no nation can be secure if "we allow Ukraine to be carved up".
United Nations
Adelaide woman waits 10 hours for treatment in new hospital
She waited 90 minutes in a queue to be triaged, then the real waiting began. She couldn't even get a free glass of water.
health
Victoria Premier hints at additional $250 rebate amid soaring power costs
Victorians are in line for a $250 cash rebate from the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews hinting at additional round of the power saving bonus scheme.
Victoria
Five Americans detained in Iran freed and flown out of country
The US government has designated all five as being wrongfully detained.
Prisoner
Details of ex-PM's new book about religion and politics revealed
It's set to focus heavily on his Christian faith and touch on "cancel culture, identity politics and deep secularisation".
Scott Morrison
Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearm charges
It's the latest and weightiest step yet in a long-running investigation into the United States president's son.
US POLITICS
The government's signature housing policy has passed. Here's how it works
It's been touted as the biggest-ever investment into affordable housing in Australian history, but the reality is a little complicated.
national
Speaker directs House panel to open Joe Biden impeachment inquiry
He claims "allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption" warrant further investigation.
Joe Biden
South Australia's top cop handed six-figure pay rise
Police Commissioner Grant Stevens recently landed a five-year job extension, which came with a large increase to his salary.
South Australia
NSW premier resists calls to introduce pill testing
A coalition of drug experts, lawyers and doctors have penned an open letter to Chris Minns, urging him to set up a pilot drug-checking program for this summer's music festivals.
drugs
Palaszczuk spent hours in hospital after 'medical episode'
The Queensland premier has revealed she was rushed to hospital after suffering a medical episode during the Labor Party state conference earlier this year.
queensland
Major housing policy to pass after extra $1 billion commitment
The federal government's signature housing policy will become law after the Greens announced their support for the bill.
housing
