Bernard Keane

The new Australian budget is set to be released by the government, including possible income tax rises. Audio

Bernard Keane discusses Australian politics. Audio

The price war between Virgin and Qantas. Audio

Sludge-dumping on the Great Barrier Reef; Cuts at the ABC. Audio

Our Australian correspondent Bernard Keane of Crikey discusses issues surrounding the new government's approach to education funding. Audio

The Australian Labor Party has a new leader, meanwhile the government is making progress to repeal the 'Carbon Tax' legislation. Audio

Tony Abbott's government mired in its first scandal and Labor's leadership contest nears its climax. Audio

The new Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced his cabinet - which includes just one woman. Audio

Australia's new Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has unveiled his new ministry amid criticism over the number of women in the Cabinet and no minister for disability. Audio

Political correspondent for Crikey.com Bernard Keane discusses Australia's endless war on asylum seekers and how the Greens are likely to fare in the upcoming federal election, the date of which could… Audio

Labor's continued leadership tension; the prospect of a mandatory data retention scheme; and rare Opposition disunity. Audio

Cardinal George Pell's submission to a sex abuse inquiry, reaction to the Government's decision to ban spruiking of live odds during sporting broadcasts and Tony Abbott abandons his planned… Audio

Warming up to a new budget dealing with a deficit; and a proposal to hold a plebiscite on same-sex marriage. Audio

Reforms in the superannuation system, Julia Gillard in China. Audio

Results of the latest polls in an election year look grim for Julia Gillard. Audio

The week in Australian politics. Audio

An proposed law that would allow the Australian government to view the internet browsing habits of ALL Australians is being roundly criticised. Audio