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Morrison made a speech at a Jerusalem antisemitism conference overnight in which he demanded Australian Islamic institutions enforce stricter regulations to quash “radical Islam”.

‘Deeply damaging’: Aly says Morrison’s Islam speech risks inflaming tensions

The comments follow a fresh rift that former PM Scott Morrison opened with Australian Muslims when he gave a speech in Israel on Tuesday night.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly.

Labor may extend hate speech laws to religious, LGBTQ, disabled communities

The government has been “unapologetically” focused on antisemitism, but appears willing to broaden protections to other groups.

  • Nick Newling
Protest rally for Palestine & Gaza, Sydney. October 12, 2025. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers

Greens send October 7 anniversary email linked to party fundraising page

The email was sent days after Larissa Waters was censured for linking the stabbings of Jews on Yom Kippur in Manchester with Labor’s stance on the conflict in Gaza.

  • Paul Sakkal
Surinder Jain, of the Hindu Council of Australia, has lobbied the government for the establishment of an envoy to combat Hinduphobia.

Indian leaders call for action as anti-migrant abuse takes hold

Community leaders want a special envoy like that of the Jewish and Muslim communities, but are concerned about their remit.

  • Nick Newling
Anthony Albanese has made significant changes to the ministry for his second term as prime minister.

Albanese makes big changes, unveils new Plibersek role in major reshuffle

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fly to Rome within days for the inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV, after overhauling the federal cabinet in preparation for his government’s second term.

  • David Crowe
Nicole Ferraris poses and her son Sascha know the disruption of a childcare centre closing down.

Families brace for more childcare centre collapses

Melbourne’s wealthier suburbs, where supply outstrips demand, are most at risk of centre closures, experts say.

  • Noel Towell and Nicole Precel
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Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells is a major winner from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffle.

Albanese reshuffles ministries ahead of election, promoting four women

The prime minister had an open spot in the government’s senior ranks after former Labor leader Bill Shorten announced his retirement.

  • David Crowe
All young children must be freely entitled to a quality early childhood education.

No medal for Australia in international childcare rankings

A study of childcare in nine developed countries found Australia’s system did little to incentivise services where they’re most needed.

  • Alex Crowe
Labor senator Fatima Payman.

Why freezing out Fatima Payman wouldn’t look good for Labor

Payman is not the first young woman of colour to have crossed the establishment and sparked fury. And there will be more like her in the party’s future.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos

Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers

Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.

  • James Massola