Barnaby Joyce

Australian govt in turmoil after court rules Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce ineligible to hold position over dual citizenship

Barnaby Joyce was among seven politicians embroiled in a crisis after falling afoul of a previously obscure constitutional rule that bars dual citizens from sitting in parliament.

Australian govt in jeopardy as deputy PM Barnaby Joyce faces disqualification over dual citizenship

Australian deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce may not be eligible for parliament after being told he may be a dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand.

Turnbull to continue as Australian PM as debate rages over of voting

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Monday returned to the capital, Canberra to decide on his cabinet ministers for the 45th Parliament, after he secured victory in the 2016 federal election. Turnbull proclaimed victory on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Beleaguered Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull rejects calls to resign

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today dismissed calls for him to resign after the weekend's election that failed to produce a clear winner and raised the prospect of a hung parliament

'War on terrier' ends: Amber Heard pleads guilty, avoids jail time in Australian dog smuggling case

The court sentenced Amber Heard to a one-month good behaviour bond. She will have to pay a AU$1,000 fine if she commits any offences in Australia over the next month.

Ouch! Johnny Depp could face 10 years in jail for his pet dogs

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp could be facing jail time over his decision to illegally bring his two dogs into Australia.