The PM tries to steer the debate onto policy, a Royal Commission into aged care, Labor tries to pin the govt through two inquiries and strawberry tampering spurs federal law changes.

More headaches for the new Prime Minister, the Liberal Party under pressure to deal with bullying claims, big banks facing a potential class action and the TPP gets the green light from Labor.

New PM Scott Morrison attempts to reset the government's agenda, Peter Dutton's visa decisions scrutinised, further bullying claims in the Liberal Party emerge, and the Environment Minister outlines her priorities.

Reality check for Scott Morrison in his first Newspoll as PM, drought policy dominates the agenda, Labor targets Peter Dutton, and a Liberal MP reflects on the leadership turmoil which ended Malcolm Turnbull's career.

Australia has a new Prime Minister after a chaotic week in federal politics, energy policy overhaul, company tax defeat and awards for acts of bravery.

Most Coalition M-P's back the National Energy Guarantee, a controversial speech sparks outrage in the Senate, the govt urged to come clean over reef donation and calls to boost adoption rates.

Federal funding for drought-stricken farmers, banking royal commission zeroes in on superannuation, stricter welfare measures questioned, population milestone reached.

By-election wash-up, fight over company tax cuts, energy, health and education policy dominate the political agenda, MH370 report released.

Super Saturday by-elections could be a game-changer, My Health system becomes a bigger headache for the govt, the PM visits Tennant Creek and bravery honours for Australia's Thai cave rescuers.

Energy issues dominate the by-election campaign trail, calls for an inquiry into population growth, surge of Australians opt-out of My Health Records and doubts over cashless welfare trials.