Ellen Ransley

Australia will invest a record $106m over four years to counter terrorism and violent extremism as part of a new strategy that will require all parts of society to hunker down and prevent politically motivated violence.

A vitriolic and violent early morning attack, being investigated as a targeted act against a prominent Jewish figure, has sparked a debate about whether Australia must treat the exponential rise in anti-Semitism as “terrorism”.

Malcolm Turnbull had a guiding principle when it came to dealing with Donald Trump during his first term as President: stand firm, skip the sycophancy, and don't suck up to bullies.

Malcolm Turnbull says there are three things Anthony Albanese must do as he prepares to deal with the second Trump administration.

Anti-Semitic attacks: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls national cabinet meeting over deepening

The Coalition has demanded answers over the “gravely serious claim” from the Australian Federal Police that foreign actors may be orchestrating a rise of anti-Semitic attacks in Australia.

Penny Wong has talked up a “great day” full of productive meetings with the Trump Administration as evidence the President sees Australia as a priority.

But Labor's pre-election economic “success story” message, and its warnings the cost-of-living would go backwards under a Coalition government, are apparently not cutting through.

Senior police from every jurisdiction will begin meeting monthly and increase information-sharing in a bid to tackle rising anti-Semitism.

Anthony Albanese has announced education reform milestones and detailed an apprenticeship incentive program in his first National Press Club speech of 2025, marking the traditional start of the election year.