Richard Marles has rejected a US congressional report questioning the Aukus submarine deal, insisting Washington remains committed to delivering nuclear subs.
Victoria has passed major planning reforms granting new powers to mandate affordable housing in developments, cutting approval times and limiting appeal rights.
Nationals leader David Littleproud has defended crossing the floor, saying Coalition process failed and warning of further fallout if resignations are accepted.
Pauline Hanson has returned to the Senate after a suspension, renewing controversy while signalling openness to working with the Coalition to form government.
Greens senator Barbara Pocock says Labor ignored all recommendations from a major consultancy inquiry, despite evidence of malpractice and governance failures.
Chris Bowen faced sharp questions over the abandoned $275 energy bill pledge as Llew O’Brien pressed for answers and the opposition heckled in parliament.
Jim Chalmers rejected calls to apologise after being accused of cherry-picking an economist’s remarks on government spending and inflation during question time.
Lidia Thorpe criticised political and media silence after a man was charged with terrorism over an alleged attempted bombing at a Perth Invasion Day protest.