Politics

Politics · 6 October 2026

Greens’ Ukraine aid stance sparks fury, with parties dubbing it a Putin present

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

The Australian Greens were rebuked by both major parties and the Ukrainian diaspora for blocking military aid to Ukraine, with critics saying the move would be a present for Vladimir Putin.

Politics · 5 October 2026

Home Affairs to hand out spare passport to ex‑IS teen, citing minor status

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

A 23‑year‑old Australian who was a minor during involvement with IS is expected to receive a passport and avoid prosecution, officials say.

Politics · 5 October 2026

Queensland's 55% Legal Cigarette Surge Fuels Federal Blueprint to Tackle $8.5bn Illicit Market

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

A 55% rise in legal cigarette sales in Queensland is being touted by the federal cabinet as proof that street‑level enforcement can dismantle the $8.5 billion illicit tobacco market, prompting a new federal blueprint…

Politics · 3 October 2026

Greens Deputy Leader with National Roots Vows to 'Bury' Party Legacy

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Steph Hodgins-May, a descendant of a National Party founder, announced a metaphorical plan to bury the party's history, featuring a green coffin and a lawnmower, which confused and amused political opponents.

Politics · 3 October 2026

Greens Unveil ‘No‑Weapons, No‑Submarines, Just Cannabis’ Platform

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The Australian Greens have announced a bold, leaf‑green manifesto that scrambles the AUKUS submarine pact, cuts weapons aid to Ukraine and legalises recreational cannabis – a move that could see them win votes, or at…

Politics · 3 October 2026

Albanese urged to swap pleasantries for policy as world spins faster than a Sydney ferry at peak hour

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

A chorus of councils, unions and a bewildered meteorologist are warning the prime minister that endless reassurance won’t keep up with climate, tech and commuter chaos, urging him to trade slogans for substance.

Politics · 3 October 2026

51% of Australians Are Second‑Generation, Yet Parties Still Trade in a ‘Native Aussie’ Myth

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Half the nation’s kids are born of immigrant parents, but politicians persist in pitching a monolithic Aussie narrative, leaving voters wondering whether the true story has finally been sold out.

Politics · 2 October 2026

Matt Davidson’s Latest Illustrations Are the Nation’s New Economic Policy—And It’s a Masterpiece

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Matt Davidson’s latest exhibition is being hailed as a national emergency, with experts claiming it will single‑handedly save the Aussie economy.

Politics · 2 October 2026

Taxation Office’s Credit‑Card Ban Sparks Unexpected Alliance: Hanson & Spender Unite

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

In an unprecedented coalition, politicians Hanson and Spender have demanded that the Australian Taxation Office reverse its controversial ban on credit‑card payments, sparking a satirical debate over fiscal policy, con…