Nick Xenophon
'Grey area' over paternity of Barnaby Joyce's love child?
Australia's former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has cast doubt on whether he is the father of his new partner's baby. Mr Joyce has been quoted by Fairfax media saying the identity of the… Audio
Australian senate rejects bill to restore ABC shortwave
Australia's senate has rejected proposed legislation to restore the international radio service of the country's public broadcaster.
Sth Australian MP wants to ditch tax rebate for Kiwi winemakers
A South Australian MP is standing by his call for tweaks to New Zealand's trade deal with Australia to strip New Zealand winemakers of their right to a tax rebate. Audio
Australian senator plans last ditch effort to stop NZ apples
Air-freighted shipments of New Zealand apples should be on sale in Australian stores today, bringing to an end a ninety-year trade ban. Audio
Australian Senator fights for investigation of scientology
An Australian Senator's attempt to launch a government investigation into the Church of Scientology has been blocked. Audio