Changes in Environment, Industry as Turnbull unveils new ministry Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull unveils minor changes to his ministry, with all existing Cabinet ministers to remain, although there are some shifts in portfolios.

'Look after the poor... and watch your back' Ian Thorpe, Bill Crews, Karl Kruszelnicki and others share their thoughts on how the returned Prime Minister should approach his next term.

Are parties doing enough to get women elected? Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is criticised for failing to promote more women into his Cabinet team, but female representation remains an issue for all parties, writes political reporter Stephanie Anderson.

Hanson given 'open platform to advocate for her hateful views' The founder of the Fact Check One Nation website criticises Q&A for allowing Pauline Hanson's "absurd commentary" on live television.

'Time to regulate the truth': Calls for tougher rules on political advertising Political analysts join Senator Nick Xenophon's calls for tougher rules governing political advertising, including regulating the level of truth in political advertising.

Five key answers from the PM's post-election 7.30 interview Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull discusses his new ministry, the election campaign, NBN, Liberal Party donations and the same-sex marriage plebiscite in his first 7.30 interview since the Coalition won the election.

Hanson's views on Islam dominate Q&A Pauline Hanson's views on Islam dominate Q&A, with the senator-elect asked to explain whether her "Islamophobia" is driven by ignorance or hate and appearing surprised her co-panellist, Senator Sam Dastyari, is Muslim.

PM accused of 'ignoring' Indigenous body's call to dump Minister The Prime Minister was advised to dump Nigel Scullion as Indigenous Affairs Minister but chose to ignore that advice, the head of the nation's largest Aboriginal land council says.

Coalition strategists defend 'jobs and growth' campaign criticism Liberal Party strategists defend the design and execution of their "jobs and growth" election campaign during the first partyroom meeting since the July 2 poll, amid criticism by surviving MPs.

AMA revives debate on GP co-payment The head of the Australian Medical Association launches a stinging critique of the Government's election strategy, and suggests it revisit the concept of a GP co-payment.

Podcast: The Party Room finale 7:30's Sabra Lane joins hosts Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas, to look to the future. They discuss the policies and people to watch in the new parliament — new faces, a conservative insurgency and a fresh Senate crossbench.

'Preference whisperer' warns Turnbull to 'treat crossbenchers well' Malcolm Turnbull is going to need "every bit of negotiating skill he has" to deal with a Senate that could be a "logjam", according to influential political consultant Glenn Druery.

Text slabs from Pauline Hanson's One Nation policies lifted from internet Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has copied slabs of text from the internet for some of its policies, including from right-wing groups and Wikipedia.

'Hysterical' exchange on Q&A over domestic violence The hashtag #MyOvariesMadeMe trends on social media after columnist Van Badham is told she is "being hysterical" while expressing her views on domestic violence on Q&A.

No ministry spots, but Tasmanians will be heard: Abetz Senior Tasmanian Liberal Senator Eric Abetz is disappointed the state is not represented in the new federal cabinet, but thinks his Senate team will still be vocal representatives.

Voters punished Liberals in Senate over super changes, senator says West Australian Liberal senator Chris Back says voters told him they would back the Liberal Party in the lower house but not the Senate, in the hope the Government's superannuation changes would be blocked.

Where do the crossbenchers stand on the major issues? Negotiations with the crossbenchers of the Upper House and Lower House are going to be crucial for whichever party ends up forming government. Here's a handy guide to where the crossbenchers stand on the big issues.

Playground Politics: Breaking down the election for big kids Bogged down with election fatigue? Comedian Sammy J breaks down the key players and moments from the campaign, just for the (big) kids.

'It's the 21st century': Turnbull, Shorten back move to e-voting Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten endorse electronic voting for future elections, following a gruelling eight-day vote count which is yet to deliver voters a formal result.

Insiders: One week and counting Barrie Cassidy is joined by Katharine Murphy from Guardian Australia, Andrew Probyn from The West Australian and Phil Coorey from The Financial Review.

A Senate can save the Government from itself, Xenophon says Australia's Federal Government faces the "biggest crossbench since Federation", Senator Nick Xenophon declares, after his new Parliamentary colleagues have their first informal meeting.

Rise of the minor parties: How the 2016 election stacks up historically The primary vote count so far shows this is the highest vote for minor parties and independents the country has seen.

Still in denial, the major parties risk learning nothing from Election 2016 The major parties are now reaping what they have sown. Warnings about the need for budget repair and taxation reform fall on deaf ears, with voters more inclined to believe in populist solutions.