Hanson seems more and more like the de facto opposition leader. At CPAC, Angus Taylor warmed the seat for her 10. October 2026 (21:00) Cooperation between One Nation and the Liberals ‘up to Angus Taylor’, Pauline Hanson says at conservative conference. How would that work?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe annual Conservative Political Action Conference billed itself as a chance for the leaders of the three main conservative parties – Liberals, Nationals and One Nation – to make their pitch and compete for rightwing voters.The reception they received in Brisbane on Saturday suggests Pauline Hanson is effectively the preferred opposition leader, with Angus Taylor relegated to leading a minor party.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Albanese wants universal childcare to be his legacy. But paying for it isn’t as easy as ABC 10. October 2026 (21:00) Labor is running out of time to make its case to Australian families about how they are going to make childcare accessible and affordable for allGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastRachel Hill, a mother of two from Sydney, explains the maths of family planning.The not-for-profit worker recently bumped up her workload from two days a week to full-time to try to cover ever-rising costs. Instead, the additional money has been swallowed by childcare fees. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Falling international student numbers create ‘massive problems’ for Australian universities, expert warns 10. October 2026 (21:00) Immigration debate and visa uncertainty is putting students off and increasing pressure on budgetsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUniversity leaders warn they’re struggling to fill international student places due to visa uncertainty and heated political debate on immigration, with regional areas hit the hardest and concern that financial deficits could affect domestic students.The latest numbers from the Department of Education in October show on average universities are filling just two-thirds of their allocated places, and just five public universities have reached more than 80% capacity, all in capital cities. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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