Liberal MP calls for free vote on Indigenous voice Ahead of a key party room meeting about the Indigenous voice, Peter Dutton faces pressure to allow MPs a free vote on supporting the proposal. AAP · Apr 3, 2023
Peter Dutton urged to differentiate Liberal party after Aston loss prompts identity crisis Opposition leader blames state division for result, while Victorian MPs say lack of distinct policy direction hindered candidate The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023
Kean will not run for NSW Liberal leadership Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the leadership of the NSW Coalition, saying it's time for him to hang out and be a dad. The New Daily · Mar 26, 2023
NSW election: Chris Minns to meet with senior colleagues immediately as Coalition recriminations begin Labor’s premier-elect describes victory as ‘humbling experience’ that came from having an ‘ear to the ground’ on cost-of-living pressures The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023
Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens. AAP · Mar 26, 2023
Liberals say NSW loss is warning to reject ‘extreme and divisive’ politics Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has warned his party against lurching further to the extreme end of politics after the NSW election drubbing. The New Daily · Mar 25, 2023
Libs should avoid 'margins' after NSW election defeat Federal Liberals are weighing in on their party's defeat at the NSW election, urging it not to veer too far from the mainstream. AAP · Mar 25, 2023
Negotiations for Voice to Parliament referendum wording near end, as Liberals mull support for machinery bill Negotiations on the Voice to Parliament referendum on two fronts are close to concluding, as a likely final meeting is held on the recommended wording, and the Liberals entertain supporting the bill that would establish how the referendum is run. ABC News · Mar 21, 2023
Tony Burke: Super account tax changes vital ‘to raise additional revenue’ Tony Burke has defended changes to taxes on superannuation, arguing tax concessions would soon cost more than the aged pension The New Daily · Mar 4, 2023
Treasurer defends superannuation change as 'modest' Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit out at opposition attacks on the government's superannuation tax changes, describing them as only modest. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
Liberal Senator’s about-face on super as explosion in tax dodging revealed Political stoush over super tax turns nasty as latest figures show use of retirement funds by wealthy investors dodging tax has exploded. The New Daily · Feb 26, 2023
Voice to Parliament pamphlets advocating both sides to be sent to Australians, in concession to Peter Dutton The government has made concessions on how the Voice to Parliament referendum will be carried out in the hopes of winning over the Liberal Party and its leader Peter Dutton. ABC News · Feb 8, 2023
Liberal senator lays new case for Indigenous voice NSW senator Andrew Bragg has laid out a new case to support the Indigenous voice to federal parliament in a bid to stop misinformation on the issue. AAP · Feb 7, 2023
Tanya Plibersek blocks Clive Palmer’s proposed coalmine – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023 Liberal senator Andrew Bragg will publicly lobby Peter Dutton to embrace Indigenous voice Bragg’s ‘five reasons the voice is right’ position paper may go unheeded after opposition leader tells party there was no need to settle its position as it awaits more detail
Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2023 Blood scandal victim's three recommendations on how Government should ensure disaster never happens again Andrew Bragg made three clear recommendations he said would help ensure no-one suffers at the hands of NHS errors like the victims of the contaminated blood scandal have
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022 Liberal party review of election loss finds 50% of candidates and new MPs should be women Review recommends setting a target for greater female representation but not a binding quota
AAP · Dec 1, 2022 Doctors express fears for Indigenous kids Indigenous children are increasingly dying by suicide or ending up behind bars, as part of a growing trend worrying Australian doctors.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022 Senator raises concerns over lack of checks for crypto businesses seeking financial services licences Andrew Bragg says businesses promote themselves as regulated – despite there being no regulation of cryptocurrency in Australia
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2022 Labor government locks in compensation scheme for financial misconduct victims despite ‘god-like powers’ warnings Minister for financial services says government’s accountability regime is ‘locked and loaded’ and will not be changed
ABC News · Oct 5, 2022 Economist alleges corporate watchdog ASIC is only investigating tiny proportion of complaints The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has experienced years of upheaval and a heavy workload after the banking royal commission. An economist's analysis suggests the independent body is only investigating a fraction of complaints.
Chronicle Live · Oct 3, 2022 Blood scandal victim slams NHS for not 'learning from its mistakes' Andrew Bragg, a Newcastle University graduate and patient at the city's hospitals, has told the Infected Blood Inquiry how his experience with the NHS makes him doubt its commitment to learn from mistakes.
ABC News · Sep 19, 2022 Liberal senator drafts cryptocurrency bill to regulate 'stablecoins' and China's digital yuan The use of cryptocurrency is on the rise and its lack of regulation could threaten Australia's national security, according to Liberal senator Andrew Bragg, who has drafted a private member's bill pushing for tougher regulation.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022 NSW and SA end Covid mask mandate on public transport – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2022 Burning native forest wood waste for electricity shouldn’t be classed as renewable energy, Senate report suggests Climate bill inquiry says government should consider establishing a transition authority for coal and gas workers