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Jonathan Swan is a Fairfax reporter based in the Canberra bureau, Parliament House.
Leadership issue is 'behind us': Fitzgibbon
Jonathan Swan, Judith Ireland One of Kevin Rudd's key supporters, Joel Fitzgibbon, has talked down the chances of the former prime minister returning to power, while Julia Gillard's backers are fending off troublemakers within...
Senators fire up at the PM over Crossin's dumping
Jonathan Swan, Judith Ireland Labor senators Kim Carr and Doug Cameron have openly attacked Julia Gillard in Parliament, as leadership tensions continue to plague the government.
Bernardi: I was right on gay marriage and polygamy
Jonathan Swan Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi says he has been "proved correct" that legalising same-sex marriage would lead to demands to endorse polygamy.
'I do not see it as my role to intervene': Hawke on call to act on leadership stalemate
Judith Ireland, Jonathan Swan Former prime minister Bob Hawke has rejected a call for him to intervene in the Labor leadership stalemate between Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd, saying it is a matter for the caucus to decide.
Public concern over media standards amid review
Jonathan Swan There is a ''palpable'' community concern about declining media standards and the way journalists are treating politicians, the head of the communications regulator says.
Moylan bids farewell to Parliament
Jonathan Swan Liberal MP Judi Moylan has bid farewell to politics, leaving a proud legacy of voting with her conscience on matters of human rights.
Drugs-in-sport response 'hysterical'
Jonathan Swan The Gillard government has been accused of prematurely tarring thousands of sports people, as the high-profile drugs-in-sport operation is revealed to be at a much earlier stage than first suggested.
Still no police inquiry in sport doping scandal
Jonathan Swan Three months after the blackest day in Australian sport, the federal police has yet to start a single investigation into links between criminal groups and drug use among the nation's football and...
Backbenchers turn against cash for votes deal
Jonathan Swan Just as Labor and the Coalition appeared set to sign off on the electoral funding deal that would award them more than $50 million in extra taxpayer dollars, there are signs of disquiet from...
Minister on carpet after drugs in sport dramas
Jonathan Swan The head of the Australian Crime Commission believes the high-profile drugs-in-sport operation has been "misunderstood" and would still be a success even if no criminals are caught.
Abbott too 'frightened' to call no confidence in government
Jonathan Swan The Coalition is retreating from its vow to introduce a no-confidence motion in the Gillard government in this session of parliament, with one independent MP suggesting Tony Abbott was too...
TV revenue at risk with total ad ban: Conroy
Jonathan Swan Communications Minister Stephen Conroy says the government cannot impose a total ban on gambling advertising during sport broadcasts because TV networks are finding it ''harder and harder'' to secure...
Gillard moves to ban live betting odds
Jonathan Swan and Jacqueline Maley Victorian Premier Denis Napthine wants Julia Gillard to legislate a ban on live betting odds rather than let the television industry set its own rules.
O'Farrell out to trump PM on sports betting
Sean Nicholls, Jonathan Swan, Jacqueline Maley The O'Farrell government is calling for a blanket ban on gambling advertising during live sports events, as well as a crackdown on online betting, saying Prime Minister Julia Gillard's reforms are...
Gillard moves to ban live odds, restrict gambling ads during games
Paul Bibby and Jonathan Swan The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has defended the government's intervention in gambling advertising during live sports broadcasts, declaring it has balanced community concerns with the economic...
PM rules out emergency car tariffs
Judith Ireland, Ben Schneiders, Jonathan Swan Prime Minister Julia Gillard has ruled out emergency tariffs to help the car manufacturing industry, saying it may spark trade reprisals.
Ford asked to pitch in to ease closure pain
Judith Ireland, Jonathan Swan Ford has been asked to contribute to a multimillion-dollar ''readjustment'' program.
Senator Wong condemns Christian Lobby's stolen generations comment
Jonathan Swan Finance Minister Penny Wong has condemned the Australian Christian Lobby over comments likening children of same-sex couples to the stolen generations, saying the group's "bigotry" has no place in...
Abbott 'prays every day' for election victory
Daniel Hurst, Jonathan Swan Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has admitted he has thought about the victory speech he'd give if he wins the September election.
Coalition abandons baby bonus
Jonathan Swan, Judith Ireland An Abbott government would dump the baby bonus entirely - even the reduced, means-tested payments proposed by Labor, shadow treasurer Joe Hockey has said.
