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Karen Middleton Acting beyond official recommendations, Malcolm Turnbull has created a super ministry for Peter Dutton – possibly to shore up his own leadership.

Martin McKenzie-Murray Six months into his presidency, Donald Trump has shown no signs of growing into the office. His administration is in permanent crisis, spending its time denigrating the news media. Only the Republican Party can moderate him – and they show no appetite for it.

Martin McKenzie-Murray The mishandling of a sexual assault allegation is part of a series of concerns about the culture and conduct of the progressive party.

Karen Middleton Reports of alleged misconduct involving ADF special forces come as the elite troops are increasingly preferred for deployment.

Tanya M. Howard A coronial inquest into the murder of NSW environment officer Glen Turner will raise critical questions of government regulation where biodiversity conservation clashes with farmers’ rights.

Tom Ravlic Two West Australian candidates disendorsed by One Nation are battling the party to retain the full share of public reimbursement for their campaigns.

Karen Middleton As Tony Abbott campaigns to reform Liberal preselection in NSW, it has emerged his own branch hired a headhunter to find his replacement.

Martin McKenzie-Murray The criminal charges brought against George Pell have seen his defenders come to the fore.

Caleb Triscari As a resolution to the debate on marriage equality draws closer, activists worry about how to maintain momentum after a win.