Politics

PoliticsBanks fix problems identified by inquiry

Banks will this weekend roll out a number of changes to the way they deal with loans and accounts as part of their response to the royal commission.

Paul Osborne

PoliticsTackling climate adds regional jobs: Labor

Labor is seeking to woo regional communities by making a pitch for jobs created in industries which will help cut emissions and tackle climate change.

Paul Osborne

PoliticsDarwin by-election could hurt Gunner, Libs

A by-election in Darwin could have major consequences for Labor Chief Minister Michael Gunner and the Country Liberal's opposition status.

Greg Roberts

‘Holistic approach’Liza Harvey announces new Liberal frontbench

Liberal Churchlands MP Sean L’Estrange is the biggest winner in Opposition Leader Liza Harvey’s cabinet reshuffle, now named spokesman for emergency services, defence, and racing and gaming.

Peter Law

PoliticsAussies need to calm coronavirus panic

Australians aren't to panic over the coronavirus with the Commonwealth activating its emergency response plan ahead of a possible global pandemic declaration.

Colin Brinsden and Christine McGinn

Internal politicsSouth West Labor’s outrage over Farina election snub

Labor’s South West branch has voiced outrage at the party’s plans to bump long-serving MLC Adele Farina from the Upper House ticket at the next election in favour of Alannah MacTiernan.

Joanna Delalande

Palmer chargesASIC lays WA-linked fraud charges against Clive Palmer

Mining magnate Clive Palmer is facing 10 years in jail and millions of dollars in fines after being charged with fraud by the corporate regulator

Sean Smith

PoliticsArdern takes aim at Aust deportations

Jacinda Ardern has attacked Australia's policy of deporting non-citizens who have committed crimes while Scott Morrison has stood his ground over the policy.

Dominica Sanda and Paul Osborne

PoliticsFormer sport boss surprised at spreadsheet

The sports grants inquiry has heard the former Sports Australia head was surprised when she first saw a colour-coded spreadsheet the minister's office created.

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

PoliticsStrong argument to keep data longer: ASIO

Australia's spy chief has appeared before parliament's intelligence and security committee saying he has a strong argument for laws to retain data for longer.

Greta Stonehouse

PoliticsQuestions raised over emissions strategy

Energy Minister Angus Taylor has outlined some of the details of the government's emissions strategy, but critics say it lacks credibility.

Paul Osborne

DV scourgeWithout domestic violence refuges there is no refuge

WA Labor MP Matt Keogh has called for more domestic violence refuges for families as well as individuals.

Annabel Hennessy

EXCLUSIVECOAG heading west in ‘huge coup’ for regional WA

The West Australian can reveal the nation’s top political leaders will converge on Port Hedland in July for the first ever Council of Australian Governments meeting in regional West Australia.

Lanai Scarr

EXCLUSIVEWA coronavirus victim in intensive care unit

TheWest.com.au can reveal WA’s only confirmed case, a 78-year-old flown home from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, is being treated in the intensive care unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

CAITLYN RINTOUL, SARAH ISON & ELLEN WHINNETT

Climate change actionHydrogen and lithium the lynchpin of new emissions plan

Scott Morrison’s new plan to make “deeper cuts” to carbon emissions will prioritise funding of new technology research over wind and solar.

Annabel Hennessy

$500 million road projectOn the big road to safer, smoother freight

The Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network project broke ground last week along the busy Mogumber-Yarawindah Road, which joins the town of Mogumber with the Great Northern Highway.

Cally Dupe

PoliticsRisk of virus pandemic upon us: Morrison

The Morrison government has enacted an emergency response plan and is acting on the basis the coronavirus crisis has become a global pandemic.

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer

Coronavirus CrisisPM implements emergency plans with ‘pandemic upon us’

Australia’s emergency response plan for coronavirus has been implemented and the Government expects a global pandemic is on the horizon.

Sarah Ison

PoliticsSports body warned minister of grants risk

The body that paid grants at the heart of the sports rorts scandal says it alerted the then-sport minister to risks linked to deviating from its advice.

Marnie Banger

Peter LawHow Ben Wyatt’s resignation offers WA Liberals hope

The resignation of WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt has offered Opposition Leader Liza Harvey a faint glimmer of hope ahead of the 2021 State election.

Peter LawState Political Editor

PoliticsConsumers get relief from power bill fines

Households will no longer be slugged hundreds of dollars by energy providers for late payments on conditional power deals, under a new rule set for July.

Rebecca Gredley

PoliticsSenators to probe Holden's Australian exit

Labor has successfully pushed for a Senate inquiry into General Motors' decision to wind up the Holden brand at the end of the year and its far-reaching impact.

Matt Coughlan

PoliticsDutton not opposed to anthem word change

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is not opposed to a word change in the national anthem, as supported by Cathy Freeman.

Colin Brinsden

PoliticsDoctors want more aged care funding

The government wants to give home-based aged care service providers more flexibility as Australia's peak medical lobby demands more aged care funding.

Finbar O'Mallon