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Hastie exit: outspoken MP out, citing migration muzzle

An outspoken Liberal MP and leadership hopeful has quit the opposition front bench, declaring he won't remain silent on immigration.

AAP

Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on Andrew Hastie, Sussan Ley and himself

The federal opposition, embattled on many fronts, is trying to gain ground by establishing an alternative economic and fiscal narrative to that of the government.

The Conversation

Subtle discrimination leading women off 'glass cliff'

A familiar pattern is emerging of women being given leadership roles after corporate scandals or political wipeouts that's tantamount to a poisoned chalice.

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Police conduct ‘planned operation’ in Victorian town in hunt for Dezi Freeman – as it happened

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Senior Liberal women warn party will alienate female and younger voters if it abandons net zero as Andrew Hastie urges

Exclusive: Three high-profile female members speak out as the party publicly fractures over its climate and energy policy

The Guardian - AU

Point scoring and laughs at AFL grand final breakfast

Political leaders have traded blows for laughs at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast, with the opposition leader even taking aim at her own side.

AAP

Influencers make the AFR Power List for the first time as Coalition left out in the cold

Inclusion of Abbie Chatfield, Konrad Benjamin and Betoota Advocate annoys veteran Fin Review journo. Plus: Nine looks to offload talkback stations

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Grattan on Friday: As the government rejects Trump’s stands, Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie sounds decidedly Trumpian

After the work was over, Anthony Albanese went to the Australian-owned and themed “Old Mates Pub”, in Lower Manhattan, and poured the beers. He felt his week had been mission accomplished.

The Conversation

Liberal hoses down leader talk, defends outspoken posts

Conservative pin-up Andrew Hastie has ruled out a tilt at the Liberal leadership, saying he's focused on policy despite his rhetoric putting some MPs offside.

AAP

Demoted Liberal backs Ley rival as internal rift widens

Liberal leader Sussan Ley is under growing pressure from members of her backbench as a breakaway faction backs Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie.

AAP

Cordial or car crash: PM to face meeting Trump test

Australia's relationship with the US will likely remain strong even if a meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump descends into chaos, one expert says.

AAP

View from The Hill: Albanese left off Trump’s meeting list, as Ley oversteps the mark

The foreign policy performances on both sides of politics currently have a dash of the amateur hour about them.

The Conversation

Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Sussan Ley has pledged Australia will reverse Palestinian recognition if the coalition wins the next election, holding talks with senior Israeli officials.

AAP

Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage

Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.

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Coalition denial makes Labor seem reasonable on climate – but neither is ambitious enough

Treasury estimates a ‘disorderly’ energy transition would result in an Australian economy that’s $1.2tn smaller. Neither major party has the policies to prevent that

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Albanese government’s 2035 target range is aimed at multiple audiences

The Albanese government is hoping it can successfully juggle multiple audiences with its 2035 emissions reduction target.

The Independent UK

Australia targets 62% to 70% emissions cut by 2035

Australia has set a new target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels by 2035

AAP

PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.

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Afternoon Update: Albanese leaves PNG without treaty; Tasmanian stadium plan condemned; and Australia’s quietest cockatoo

PM says text of defence agreement has been confirmed but both governments have more work to do

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Morning Mail: Trump clashes with ABC reporter, gambling lobby sponsors MP sports, Robert Redford dies at 89

US president accuses John Lyons of ‘hurting Australia’ in fierce exchange

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Conroy says Labor unconcerned by PNG-China discussions – as it happened

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'Looks too high': net zero spotlight on Liberal leader

The federal Liberal leader has offered an olive branch to mounting internal pressure for her to walk away from Australia's climate targets.

The Conversation

Opposition leader Sussan Ley commits to more targeted welfare, saying it shouldn’t go to high income households

Opposition leader Sussan Ley says welfare should be targeted “to those who truly need it”, and people should be helped “off welfare and into self-reliance”.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Hastie refuses to accept that politics, like military service, requires some discipline

Only a few months into her leadership, Sussan Ley is facing an extraordinary insurgency from Liberal frontbenchers.

AAP

Coalition's climate catastrophe worsens over new target

Coalition members are trying to calm expectations of a major fight over climate policy as Labor prepares to unveil a 2035 emissions reduction target.

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