Budget week approaches, a push to overhaul the school system, the French President charms Australia and ethical fashion choices to fight against modern slavery.

A witness collapses at the banking Royal Commission's second round of hearings; the government's controversial proposed company tax cuts come under scrutiny; a small French village features as a key part of this year's Anzac commemorations, and the great-grandson of Sir John Monash speaks about his legacy, as a centre is opened in his honour.

The Prime Minister meets Commonwealth government leaders, shocking revelations from the banking Royal Commission, the Greens push to legalise marijuana and concerns about the pensions of veterans.

The Prime Minister fails the leadership test he used to oust Tony Abbott, revived calls to ban the live export industry, China could be planning to build a military base on Australia's doorstep, and the Energy Minister takes aim at members from his own side of politics.

Energy policy dominates as Malcolm Turnbull approaches his 30th Newspoll loss, the Greens propose a "people's bank", a Royal visit revives the Republic debate and the NSW Hunter dealing with drought.

Energy policy splits Coalition MP's, the Greens call for a 'people's bank', a Royal visit revives the republic debate and drought hits the NSW Hunter.

Company tax cuts hit a major hurdle, Australia joins global action against Russia, Kristina Keneally on an issue close to her heart and calls for action on tuberculosis.

The banks face scrutiny at the first round of Royal Commission hearings, the minor parties lose traction in a spate of recent elections, Myanmar's humantiarian crisis dominates talks in Sydney, and ACTU boss Sally McManus' push to make jobs more secure.

Bill Shorten announces a new tax plan as the first banking Royal Commission hearings get underway, the US and North Korea plan to hold talks, a look at the life of former Labor MP Craig Emerson, and meet Australia's emerging political leader.

Another bad poll result for the government, US tariffs on steel and aluminium, Bill Shorten's shifting stance on the Adani coal mine and the world marks International Women's Day.