Clare Armstrong is the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra.
Originally from Tasmania, Clare has reported from Brisbane, Townsville and Sydney covering politics, social affairs, regional issues and foreign policy.
From threats against their children to stalking and intimidation, politicians across party lines are revealing the disturbing abuse they face in public life.
With four words, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese laid bare the horrifying nature of an attack that has sent shock waves through Australia.
Albanese's MPs have largely kept their complaints private and trusted the PM's judgement. But political loyalty is easier to maintain when a government is winning.
Labor is considering a Greens push to let Australians sue online platforms for harm as the Coalition maintains its opposition to new digital safety laws.
Hitting back against allegations of censorship the government has today introduced its Digital Duty of Care legislation to parliament.
As Labor seeks support for tougher tobacco laws, new intelligence reveals how offshore factories are making illegal cigarettes look like genuine Australian products.
Labor is projecting confidence it can defeat One Nation despite the minor party's sustained polling strength and growing voter frustration.
Labor and the Coalition have rejected concerns about undue interference in a parliamentary AI inquiry after the prime minister's office reviewed draft recommendations.
The Greens outline demands for stronger protections and tougher penalties for tech giants, as Labor seeks a way through the Senate for its digital safety laws.
Angus Taylor is the first Liberal leader to attend the Australian Conservative Political Action Conference, but Pauline Hanson is still the favourite.
After furious backlash from small businesses, the electorate and some of his own colleagues, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rapidly reversed two major government decisions. But is it enough?
The federal government will temporarily cover credit card surcharges after businesses warn that losing the payment option will put them under pressure.
The federal government is looking to banking and aviation regulation as it develops laws that would make AI companies demonstrate they can identify and manage risks.
Angus Taylor acknowledges some aged care workers would be affected by the Coalition's proposed migration changes, as business and education groups warn of wider economic damage.
The Coalition would cut net overseas migration to 100,000 for two years under a sweeping overhaul targeting graduate and bridging visas.
Calls to Quitline more than doubled in the days after major tobacco black market enforcement operations in Queensland, suggesting the crackdown may encourage some smokers to quit.
David Shoebridge has big ambitions for the Greens, but his party is still wrestling with how to turn voter disillusionment into greater support.
Lawyers and migration agents selling 'false hope' to people who have little prospect of staying in Australia will be targeted under a federal government crackdown.
Labor is moving against lawyers and migration agents accused of profiting from visa applications that have little prospect of success.
Labor MP Josh Burns accuses new Greens leader David Shoebridge of "prejudice" over comments about the party's relationship with Jewish Australians.
Another interest rate rise has turned attention to government spending, weak productivity and other domestic pressures contributing to inflation.
As concerns about AI hacks grow, the Federal Government is considering rules to force AI companies to notify authorities about breaches as soon as they happen.
Australia is looking to impose a dual notification requirement under tougher new standards enforced after OpenAI's breach of a Medicare website.
Australia may want AI to live up to its promise, but has just experienced how easily things can go wrong. The challenge now is figuring out how to harness one without getting blindsided by the other.
OpenAI says dozens more third parties were affected by rogue agents bypassing website security controls, as new traces reveal days of attempts to access Australian health data.
