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Academics who say they are ‘pro-white’ and have ‘ethnic conception’ of Australia turn spotlight on Sydney’s Campion College

Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy

The Guardian - AU

Liberals to target international students and skilled migrants in proposed cuts to immigration

The Coalition is preparing to thrash out the design of a policy to significantly reduce immigration places

The Guardian - AU

Over 100 issues, Quarterly Essay has generated news, controversy – and the occasional explosive scene

Perhaps the most profane opening paragraph in the history of Australian journalism can be found in one of Black Inc.’s avowedly highbrow Quarterly Essays. “Those Chinese fuckers are trying to rat-fuck us,” Kevin Rudd is quoted as saying, in David Marr’s June 2010 edition of the essay series. Profane, yes,…

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View from The Hill: The Liberals may fell Sussan Ley but she won’t make it easy for Taylor and Hastie

In 2015, soon after he had rolled Tony Abbott to become prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull was heckled when, with a straight face, he told New South Wales Liberals, “We are not run by factions”.

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Labor must not partner with climate vandals on Australia’s new environmental laws

If the government cuts a deal with them, it risks repeating the mistakes of the Abbott era, sacrificing progress for politics

The Guardian - AU

Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy

The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.

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Richardson farewelled as a man who did whatever it took

Former Labor senator Graham Richardson has been remembered as a controversial, contrary but well-liked figure who leaves behind a complex legacy.

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Chiefs of staff reveal life with world's most powerful

Political chiefs of staff around the world have shed light on what it's like being at the centre of major events while remaining invisible.

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Tony Abbott’s history of Australia wants us to be proud of men like him

Former prime minister (and journalist) Tony Abbott has published a political history of Australia. Across 18 well-written chapters, he narrates the nation’s trajectory, starting with the establishment of a penal colony in 1788 and ending with the failed Voice referendum of 2023. Abbott’s aim is to restore national pride by…

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Five Great Reads: A nightmare storm at sea; Marcia Langton on Tony Abbott; and ‘six-seven’ slang

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Abbott on Australia’s past and the opposition’s future

Australia’s history is distinct and much contested, stretching from its First Nations origins, to the impacts of colonialism and the birth of a multicultural nation.

The Conversation

Tony Abbott’s argument about Australian democracy is Trumpian in intent and based on half-truths

Former PM’s new book reads like a style manual for March for Australia types, weaving together evidence and myth, history and ideology

The Guardian - AU

October heat records broken in WA; police use pepper spray on Melbourne protesters – as it happened

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‘Hot mic’ hot mess: gaffes made by global leaders when they think no one is listening

Indonesia’s Prabowo is the latest world leader to fall foul of the ‘hot mic’ – diplomatic snafus that have caused embarrassment to leaders around the globe

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Morning Mail: Trump joins world leaders to sign peace deal, CSIRO plans more cuts, Abbott’s history lesson reviewed

Donald Trump given ovation by Knesset before leading Egypt summit; science agency must find more savings as funding declines

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Australia: A History by Tony Abbott review – mostly celebratory account of ‘a land built by heroes’

Former PM lauds his country’s progress to egalitarian democracy where ‘only the very unlucky’ miss out – yet judges it ‘materially rich but spiritually poor’

AAP

Ley reveals fresh front bench after Hastie departure

The Liberals have shuffled the decks of its leadership team after the resignation of rogue MP Andrew Hastie triggered a second reshuffle in five months.

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Competence and vision: how to be a successful opposition

Sussan Ley’s challenge as opposition leader is to keep her party united and ready to govern in the event that the government loses public favour. That is, they need to be a ready alternative government.

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Kirk the name on many lips at conservative conference

A number of speakers at a Conservative Political Action Conference heartily praised assassinated American activist Charlie Kirk.

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Liberal MPs speak up about ‘disturbing’ Advance campaign against ‘mass immigration’

Several MPs say the activist group’s advertising push is becoming a problem for the party because ‘you cannot win from the margins’

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Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives

The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: $475m win for robodebt victims; factchecking ‘mass migration’ claims; and Tony Abbott joins Substack

Government announces additional compensation in largest class action settlement in Australian history

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The Liberals used to be the party for women – then John Howard came along

It’s no secret the Liberal Party of Australia has a problem with women. The party has made headlines over the years for its toxic blokey “Big Swinging Dick” culture, underrepresentation of women in the party, and dwindling support from women voters.

Fortune

When Rupert Murdoch dies, it could plunge the Fox and News Corp empire into civil war

The fate of Rupert Murdoch’s businesses lies with his four feuding children and a contested family trust.

The Guardian - AU

Joyce and Canavan call for new coal plants to replace renewable energy projects

Coalition opponents of net zero spruik coal, nuclear and gas as emissions policy divides opposition

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