POLITICS

Bowen defends energy record as bills promise fades

Chris Bowen defended Labor’s energy record after being pressed on the abandoned $275 power bill promise, pointing to falling wholesale prices.

Chalmers refuses rate rise guarantee

Jim Chalmers has rejected demands to rule out further interest rate rises, saying the government does not control the Reserve Bank. Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien asked Treasurer Jim...

PM sidesteps anti-racism framework question

Anthony Albanese avoided answering when the government will implement a national anti-racism framework during Question Time. Independent MP Nicolette Boele asked when the government would implement the...

Chalmers slams Ley over treasury secretary attack

Jim Chalmers accused Sussan Ley of desperation after she targeted Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson over her role on the RBA board during Question Time Q

Chalmers owns job, blames Coalition inflation

Question Time descends into chaos over rates, inflation and Coalition split Question Time descended into chaos as interest rates, inflation and the Coalition split dominated...