ANALYSIS: The centre-left and centre-right disagree over the role of gas and over how transport emissions should be reduced.
ANALYSIS: Local democracy has already been harmed by the decline in the news coverage of local councils.
ANALYSIS: Successive governments largely ignored Productivity Commission reports.
ANALYSIS: But little doubt fiscal consolidation is needed.
ANALYSIS: Auditor-General says there is a ‘lot of rubbish being reported now’.
ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says National will not support Treaty Principles Bill beyond the select committee.
ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says strong differences do not need to lead to division.
ANALYSIS: While the Government recognises ‘the importance of local decision making’, it will not take a hands-off approach.
ANALYSIS: How can politics be made safer for women?
ANALYSIS: The real work will begin when the Government starts replacing legislation it has repealed.