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This is a collection page about politics news. The 9News team, led by Political Editor Charles Croucher aims to bring you the best and most accurate breaking news out of Canberra, the sharpest interviews with the most important politicians on both sides of Parliament House, along with in-depth analysis and features. Whether it’s covering elections, by-elections, our regular leadership spills, poll results. Check this page for latest political news today including live updates and breaking headlines from Australia and around the world.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon.

'This is a great honour': Albanese meets with Biden in Oval Office

Australian PM welcomed to the White House by military band before jumping straight into official meeting on only the fourth state visit since the US President took office.

Anthony Albanese3 hours ago

9News US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley speaks to Eliav Benjamin, the deputy chief of mission at the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.

Deputy Israeli ambassador to the US: 'We have to pay a price'

Israel's deputy ambassador to the US admits his country may pay "a dear price" for defending itself against Hamas but says it will not come close to that it is already paying with the loss of lives.

national20 hours ago

Medium density apartments in Lewisham, Sydney.

Not in my backyard: Baby boomers 'most against' housing crisis solutions

Baby boomers are almost twice as likely to resist new low-rise housing development compared to young adults, a survey has found.

housing8:43am Oct 25, 2023

Donald Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela

The former US President sought to paint himself as a victim of political persecution in comments to a crowd of supporters at a Derry, New Hampshire, rally.

Donald Trump12:40am Oct 25, 2023

Newly elected Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu takes his oath during a session of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2023.

China announces removal of missing defence minister with little explanation

Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu is the second senior Chinese official to disappear this year, following former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was removed from office in July with no explanation offered.

China11:38pm Oct 24, 2023

Have your say: Is this cartoon offensive to premier Jacinta Allan?

The cartoon depicting Allan walking on a runway for Melbourne Fashion Week naked and blurred was published by News Corp today.

Victoria11:35am Oct 24, 2023

Donald Trump has called Anthony Pratt a "weirdo".

Aussie billionaire a 'red haired weirdo', Donald Trump says

Donald Trump has described one of Australia's richest men as a "red haired weirdo" after reports were published of the complicated relationship between the two.

Donald Trump8:48am Oct 24, 2023

Premier caught out in on-air golf course declaration

Chris Minns spoke to 2GB about the controversial government decision this morning.

Sydney12:27pm Oct 23, 2023

China to review Australian wine tariffs ahead of PM's trip to Beijing

It will be the first time a prime minister has visited the nation since 2016.

Australia6:40pm Oct 22, 2023

Andrew Probyn joins 9News as National Affairs Editor

Probyn brings three decades of experience as a reporter and an envious track record of breaking major stories to the Nine Network.

Nine1:01pm Oct 22, 2023

'There'd be no Medicare': PM pays tribute after Bill Hayden dies

Flags to fly at half mast to honour former Labor leader and Governor General, who is credited as the architect of Medicare.

national10:07pm Oct 21, 2023

Former President Donald Trump leaves the courtroom during the lunch break of his civil business fraud trial at New York Supreme Court, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in New York.

Animated Trump told to keep volume down in trial

A judge has warned Donald Trump at his New York civil fraud trial to keep his voice down after the former US president conferred animatedly with his lawyers

Donald Trump8:37am Oct 19, 2023

Victorian politicians unite in calling for dog to be allowed back in parliament

In a rare show of unity, Victorian politicians from all persuasions are calling for a Spring Street ban to be overturned.

Melbourne8:12pm Oct 18, 2023

Nazi salute set to be banned in Victoria

Anyone caught breaking the rules will face penalties of more than $23,000, 12 months' imprisonment or both.

Victoria7:21am Oct 18, 2023

A man appears to throw a flare during a protest

Police searching for man who threw flare at Opera House protest

NSW Police have released footage of a man appearing to throw a flare during last week's pro-Palestinian protest at the Sydney Opera House.

Sydney6:04pm Oct 16, 2023

Ex-WA MP jailed for sexually abusing eight-year-old

James Dorrin Hayward, 55, was found guilty of directing an eight-year-old girl to indecently touch him on two occasions.

courts3:52pm Oct 16, 2023

See how your electorate voted in the Voice referendum

How electorates voted is not directly relevant to the final outcome of the referendum, which takes into account states as a whole, but the results from specific electorates do reveal voting trends.

Voice to Parliament10:59am Oct 16, 2023

Indigenous flags at half-mast after 'thumping' referendum result

Nine's Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher breaks down the result of the Voice referendum, revealing the only state or territorynwhere a majority Yes vote was counted.

Voice to Parliament6:55pm Oct 15, 2023

Monique Ryan 'proud' as electorate records one of highest 'Yes' votes

The Voice to parliament referendum failed to pass last night, with all states and territories, except for the ACT, producing a majority No vote.

Voice to Parliament2:40pm Oct 15, 2023

'Australians get it right': Nationals leader says Voice question was wrong

Nationals Leader David Littleproud believes the Voice to parliament referendum would have passed, if the question on the ballot had been framed differently.

Voice to Parliament9:53am Oct 15, 2023

How the Voice referendum unfolded

The prime minister says Australia needs to "take this country beyond this debate" after the Voice to parliament was overwhelmingly rejected by Australian voters.

Voice to Parliament10:13pm Oct 14, 2023

Failure of Voice referendum will not divide the nation, vows Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken on the Voice to Parliament referendum in Canberra after millions of Australians delivered a resounding no to enshrining an Indigenous advisory body and recognising First Nations peoples in the Constitution this evening.

national10:15pm Oct 14, 2023

Repatriation flights from Israel cancelled due to 'rapidly changing' situation

Repatriated flights taking Australians out of Israel have been cancelled, the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.

Israel Hamas Conflict8:53pm Oct 14, 2023

In pictures: Australia votes on Voice to parliament referendum

The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will not pass, with Australians set to vote against enshrining the body and recognising First Nations peoples in the Constitution.

The Voice8:08pm Oct 14, 2023

Majority of polls closed after PM makes last-minute plea

The majority of polls have closed in Australia's first referendum of the 21st century.

Voice to Parliament7:00pm Oct 14, 2023

Anthony Albanese votes in the referendum

Yes and No campaigns make final pitches to voters

Anthony Albanese is preparing to address the nation on referendum night to knit the country back together after the campaign.

Voice to Parliament9:36pm Oct 13, 2023

Everything you need to know about voting in the referendum

Australia will head to the polls for the Voice to parliament referendum on Saturday for the first referendum held since 1999.

Voice to Parliament4:08pm Oct 13, 2023

Australian votes likely to help decide winner of New Zealand election

Changes to election laws mean expat Kiwis play a greater role in deciding the next prime minister.

elections1:29pm Oct 13, 2023

The referendum conspiracy theories to watch out for

Vote tampering, secret campaigns - conspiracy theorists have been out in force ahead of tomorrow's vote.

Voice to Parliament12:03pm Oct 13, 2023

Hundreds of public servant roles to be cut in Victoria

The redundancies were first announced in May's state budget, which is expected to save the government $2.1 billion over the next four years.

Victoria10:03pm Oct 12, 2023

The NSW government has told 9News what an investigation into the safety of the bus industry has involved before an official report is released on Friday.

Bus safety report looks into seatbelts and speed, NSW government reveals

A safety campaign, including signs reminding passengers to buckle, up will also be launched following the report's findings tomorrow.

national6:49pm Oct 12, 2023

Solar panels with Sydney's Centrepoint Tower in the background.

Victorians able to claim the state's solar rebate for a second time

The change has been made in a bid to speed up the state's transition to renewables.

Victoria8:35pm Oct 11, 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Noel Pearson meet with Pat Farmer at Uluru

Former Liberal MP finishes 14,500km run with passionate call for Voice

Having started in Tasmania six months ago – and worn through 14 pairs of shoes since – Pat Farmer completed the final 10km of his journey at Uluru at sunrise today.

Voice to Parliament8:17pm Oct 11, 2023

Patrick Dodson has called on voters to give Indigenous Australians a seat at the table.

Give us a seat at the table, not the crumbs: Dodson makes first appearance on Voice campaign

The Labor senator has taken several months off work while undergoing treatment for cancer, but returned to the public eye to give a rallying cry for people to vote Yes this weekend.

Voice to Parliament5:52pm Oct 11, 2023

UK Labour leader showered with glitter as he makes pitch to voters

There was loud applause for Keir Starmer after a protester who had evaded security showered him with glitter.

UK12:58am Oct 11, 2023

Queensland government reveals plans for new desalination plant

The Queensland government has revealed plans to bolster the south-east's water supply by building a new desalination plant.

queensland4:57pm Oct 10, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr to run for US president

Environmental lawyer and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday his independent candidacy for president, officially ending his effort to defeat President Joe Biden in the Democratic primary in favor of a long-shot general election bid.

US POLITICS12:57pm Oct 10, 2023