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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Andrew hirst - Caught on Camera

Liberal Party boss to quit after key by-election test

After almost a decade in the role, the administrative head of the Liberal Party has decided it's time to step down.

AAP

Tabled document reveals Liberal party’s secret election review of its ‘worst campaign’: from ‘grim’ Dutton to ‘weird’ nuclear policy

PM tables copy of secret review, which describes former leader Peter Dutton as ‘unattractive to women’

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: In dumping net zero, the Liberals have thumbed their noses at voters they need to win

With much talk this week about the end of the Whitlam government, Liberal conservatives might do well to read Gough Whitlam’s 1967 speech to the Victorian Labor Party, at the start of his climb to power.

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View from The Hill: Conservative Liberals hold ‘power walk’ before delivering coup de grâce to net zero

The Liberals are set to dump net zero after a strong majority at a special party meeting spoke against the existing commitment to it.

The Conversation

Speakman backs NSW Liberals taking legal action over council election deadline

Party exploring ‘all viable legal options’ to submit failed council nominations but law experts doubtful over chance of success

The Guardian - AU

Grateful parting words from post office owner

Letters and Short Takes for March 26, 2024

Newcastle Herald

'Gut-wrencher' last day for post office owner

Andrew Hirst is retiring from the Beresfield post office.

Newcastle Herald

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Council should plant trees at our beaches for natural shade

Letters and Short Takes: Trees a natural, and sensible, fit for beaches

Newcastle Herald

Libs, Labor see govt with different glasses a year on

Labor is hailing cost-of-living relief as the basis of a successful first year in government but the opposition says it's been marred by broken promises.

AAP

Liberal party opposes Labor’s truth in political advertising and spending cap laws

Dispute between major parties in parliamentary inquiry sets up battle on electoral law before 2025 election

The Guardian - AU

On climate, the Coalition looks for an each-way bet on a losing horse

The only hope for the Coalition of ever winning government again will require them to at least pretend to re-engage with constituents on climate.

The New Daily

Anthony Albanese open to cabinet reshuffle if Labor wins election

Opposition leader says all his frontbenchers are worthy of their roles but that caucus would have its say if the ALP defeats the Coalition on 21 May

The Guardian - AU

Seven’s election debate to air after Big Brother as prime minister snubs ABC

The federal director of the Liberal party, Andrew Hirst, rejected the national broadcaster’s offer earlier this week without giving an explanation

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