While much of the country might be winding down ahead of Christmas next week, for the nation's political leaders the pace has gotten even faster. The government is confronting the impact of the post Cyclone Jasper flooding in Queensland, and simmering tensions over its position on the Middle East crisis.
The Albanese government is being accused of running a “protection racket” for Qantas amid criticism of the national carrier s increased airfares during a cost of living crisis.
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has denied the Liberal Party has a problem with unity, despite over a third of the partyroom opposing the expulsion of Moira Deeming.