The Member for Kiama, who is currently in custody awaiting sentencing, has released a statement confirming he will seek an appeal, a week after his conviction. 

NSW Premier Chris Minns says MP Gareth Ward must resign, warning it is "ridiculous" for someone found guilty of serious sexual offences to remain in parliament.

Protesters have interrupted a ceremony to mark the first sitting day of the new parliament.

As parliament returns, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and other senior Liberals may have to leave the first sitting day early to attend a party fundraiser sponsored by global beer giant Lion.

Anthony Albanese has told his troops that they must maintain the same sense of discipline they held during the government's first term. Follow live. 

Federal minster Tanya Plibersek says she is baffled as to why Mark Latham's portrait remains among other leaders of the federal Labor party.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is playing down concerns about a recent uptick in the unemployment rate, describing the figures as unwelcome but unsurprising.

Pressure is mounting on NSW Parliament to take action against independent MP Mark Latham after media reports alleged he took photos of female colleagues and made disparaging comments about them in private messages, and participated in a sex video in his office.

Anthony Albanese has visited a panda conservation centre in China as he finishes his six-day trip to the country. 

Anthony Albanese has followed in the footsteps of former prime ministers, visiting the Great Wall as his tour of China continues. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he held "constructive" talks with his counterpart Xi Jinping where he raised the issue of Chinese navy drills and the case of a detained Australia writer. 

Anthony Albanese says he looks forward to a "constructive conversation" with his counterpart Xi Jinping tomorrow, as he made his pitch to business leaders in Shanghai. Follow live.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declines to give further details about a meeting between US President Donald Trumpov and ambassador Kevin Rudd. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will carefully consider a plan to address antisemitism handed down by envoy Jillian Segal today. Take a look back at the day's coverage. 

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is "urgently" seeking clarification after US President Donald Trumpov flagged a possible 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals. Take a look back at the day's coverage.

Anthony Albanese says he has not given up on convincing the Trumpov administration to drop its tariffs on Australia as the PM confirms he's heading to China later this week. 

Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy says "now is the time" to consider a federal truth-telling process. 

Anthony Albanese says he wants the government to take a back seat and the private sector to be the main driver of economic growth. 

Five New South Wales political staffers give evidence on Friday, one week after they risked arrest for failing to appear.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley opens a major address with an acknowledgement of country and speaks of her "respect" for public servants, marking a subtle shift in tone from a Coalition election campaign that saw the Liberals nearly wiped out of Australia's major cities.