. The High Court of Australia has agreed to hear Pauline Hanson’s appeal against a ruling that she racially vilified Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi. The case centres on a 2022 tweet in which the One Nation leader told Faruqi to go back to Pakistan after Faruqi commented on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This … Continue reading Pauline Hanson v Mehreen Faruqi: High Court Racial Discrimination Appeal

. What do the 2026 US midterm election results mean for Anthony Albanese and Australian Labor? Democrats won control of the House and Senate as voters pushed back against high prices, Donald Trump’s tariffs, his immigration crackdown and the war with Iran. This episode looks at why the Iran war became a political liability for … Continue reading US Midterms 2026: Trump’s Republican Rout and the Warning for Albanese

. Independent senator Fatima Payman says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered her an extra parliamentary staffer if she backed a Senate motion to cut short debate on a package of bills that included Labor’s migration reforms. Payman says she declined the offer and a second proposal to sit out the vote. The prime minister’s office … Continue reading Fatima Payman Says Albanese Offered Extra Staff for Her Senate Vote

. Secret recordings of former One Nation national campaign director Sean Black have put Pauline Hanson’s party and its ties to mining billionaire Gina Rinehart under fresh scrutiny. In an investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Black questions whether One Nation is ready for the political power it’s seeking and alleges Rinehart … Continue reading One Nation Secret Tapes: Gina Rinehart Claims and Pauline Hanson’s Response

. A petition is calling for the rejection of a proposed Trump-branded golf course and resort on Australia’s Gold Coast, challenging Mayor Tom Tate’s enthusiasm for bringing the Trump brand to the city. Following the collapse of the Trump Tower deal at Surfers Paradise, Tate floated the possibility of a Trump resort and golf course. … Continue reading Trump Golf Resort on the Gold Coast? Petition Challenges Tom Tate’s Push

. A former partner of Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has been charged with aggravated stalking and demanding property by written threats, commonly described as extortion. Separately, an independent workplace investigation is examining misconduct allegations against the senator, which he denies. What connection has been reported between these matters, and what remains unproven? In this episode, … Continue reading Jordon Steele-John: Ex-Partner Charged as Greens Inquiry Continues

. A One Nation volunteer was hospitalised after an alleged assault outside his home in Torquay, Victoria. Police charged a 37-year-old man with assault offences, while a 14-year-old boy who was also arrested received a caution. In an important update, Victoria Police described the alleged weapon as a blunt weapon, revising earlier reports of a … Continue reading One Nation Volunteer Assault: Charges Laid as Victoria Police Clarify Details

. Uber faces an approximately $81 million NSW payroll tax bill after losing its appeal in the High Court of Australia. What does the landmark ruling mean for rideshare platforms, contractor arrangements and the broader gig economy? On November 4, 2026, the High Court dismissed Uber Australia’s appeal over payroll tax assessments relating to fares … Continue reading Uber Loses $81 Million Payroll Tax Case: High Court Ruling Explained

. Australia’s under-16 social media ban is facing a High Court challenge, with Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project arguing that the restrictions impermissibly burden political communication. Can the government protect children online without excluding them from public debate? Hearings began on November 3, 2026, examining the constitutional validity of legislation requiring covered social media … Continue reading Australia’s Social Media Ban Faces High Court Challenge: Reddit vs Government

. Australians spend decades building their superannuation. Apparently, getting an answer to a complaint can feel like another long-term investment. Corporate watchdog ASIC is warning super funds they could face legal action if they fail to improve how they handle complaints and fix underlying problems. Its review covered 45 superannuation trustees, representing more than 12.8 … Continue reading ASIC Warns Super Funds: Fix Complaint Failures or Face Legal Action

. Australia’s property market is falling again, and suddenly the phrase “solid investment” is doing some very heavy lifting. New Cotality figures show national dwelling values dropped 1.2 per cent in October, marking seven consecutive months of falls. Values are now 6.7 per cent below their March peak, roughly $63,400 off the value of the … Continue reading Australian House Prices Fall Again: Biggest Downturn in 40 Years Ahead?

. Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher are hunting for budget savings, which means somewhere in Canberra, a minister is quietly hiding their department’s credit card. The pressure is building after annual inflation rose to 4.3 per cent in September, up from 4 per cent in August. Housing and transport were the biggest contributors, with higher … Continue reading Inflation Hits 4.3%: Chalmers Under Pressure as Budget Cuts Loom

. One Nation’s Victorian election campaign has hit a speed bump, and this one came with screenshots. Matthew Collins, the party’s candidate for Melbourne, has withdrawn just four weeks before the November 28 state election, after offensive social media comments resurfaced. The posts reportedly included highly sexualised remarks and anti-Muslim rhetoric. One Nation accepted his … Continue reading One Nation’s Matthew Collins Quits Over Offensive Posts: Victoria Election

. Victoria’s Liberals have an election promise: scrap Treaty. After years of negotiations, meetings and parliamentary debate, their proposed next step is essentially: “Have you tried switching reconciliation off and back on again?” Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says a Coalition government would dismantle Victoria’s Treaty framework and its First Peoples’ representative body, Gellung Warl, if … Continue reading Victorian Liberals Vow to Scrap Treaty: What’s at Stake?

. Australia wants international students to know we’re open for business. Just bring your passport, your savings, your academic results, and possibly a crystal ball to work out the visa rules. Labor is recalibrating its student visa crackdown after acknowledging that tougher assessments are discouraging some genuine applicants. New international student commencements at public universities … Continue reading Australia’s Student Visa Crackdown Backfires? Universities Face $2 Billion Hit

. When you book an Uber, the questions should be straightforward: when will it arrive, how much will it cost, and will the driver want to discuss cryptocurrency? Feeling safe should be a given. Now, Slater and Gordon is investigating a potential Australian class action on behalf of women who report sexual assault, harassment or … Continue reading Uber Faces Potential Australian Class Action Over Women’s Safety