40 h. ago Fake names and a $2m transfer: How the CFMEU’s forerunner did business in the 1980s

Newly released cabinet papers detail the guerrilla tactics of the Builders Labourers Federation, and reveal brazen actions that mirror those plaguing Victoria today.

Economics

40 h. ago Howard government advised not to send troops to Afghanistan, papers reveal

Previously-secret Howard government cabinet papers reveal top-level ministers advised against sending troops to the Afghanistan War in 2005.

Politics

59 h. ago The six weeks that would destroy John Howard’s prime ministership

In a six-week period, the Howard government made two decisions that would reverberate through Australian politics for the next 20 years.

Politics

59 h. ago Cabinet papers reveal Howard warned of disaster risk before rejecting Kyoto Protocol

Speaking at the release of the 2005 cabinet papers, former minister Philip Ruddock said the government had extensive scientific research about the consequences of unchecked emissions.

Events

2 w. ago Bondi shooting live updates: John Howard criticises Albanese government’s approach to rising antisemitism, Palestinian recognition; alleged shooters’ Philippines trip before attack revealed

The aftermath of the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach continues to unfold. Follow our live coverage.

Events

2 w. ago Howard slams Albanese’s leadership, calls changes to gun laws a ‘diversion’

Former prime minister John Howard has declared the government’s push to reform gun laws following the Bondi terror attack a distraction from fighting antisemitism.

Politics

2 w. ago Bondi Beach shooting live updates: John Howard criticises Albanese government’s approach to rising antisemitism, Palestinian recognition; alleged shooters’ Philippines trip before attack revealed

The aftermath of the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach continues to unfold. Follow our live coverage.

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