Liberals push for 'discipline' after party rebrand call The Liberal Party's leaders are urging members to stay on target following a frontbencher's call for an overhaul as parliament nears its winter break. AAP · Jun 29
Afternoon Update: ABC and SBS called to antisemitism royal commission; Biden calls Trump a ‘loser’; and Erin Brockovich’s new battle The broadcasters have been summoned as witnesses to the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion The Guardian - AU · Jun 29
View from The Hill: Liberals now wedged in tunnel, staring at a sinkhole The Liberal Party reminds one of that cumbersome machine, nicknamed Florence, that became stuck (twice) in a tunnel in the Snowy 2.0 project. The Conversation · Jun 29
Liberals 'stuck in the past' as party hits new poll low The federal opposition has fallen further in public support, as one frontbencher calls for the Liberal Party to undergo an overhaul. AAP · Jun 29
Two new polls show drop in support for One Nation and the Coalition In two new polls taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, support for One Nation and the Coalition combined is down three points to 46% in Newspoll and four points to 47% in Redbridge. The Conversation · Jun 28
Getting Murdoched is a fascinating study of the Murdoch media’s bullying tactics Rupert Murdoch is almost certainly the most globally influential Australian. That Australia has one of the most concentrated media markets in the world is, sadly, a reflection of his influence, even though he has relinquished citizenship to become a dominant media figure in the United States. There are already a… The Conversation · Jun 28
Coalition calls out investment in APS pay bargaining Mike Burgess gives a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Defence chief. The Canberra Times · Jun 28
Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check' Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters. AAP · Jun 28
Parliament has been getting frosty as winter closes in – but Labor may make one more gamble before the break As Labor pushes on with reforms, the Coalition must decide whether to join in the parliamentary deal-making The Guardian - AU · Jun 28
Veterans hurt after glaring omission at War Memorial's $550m redevelopment launch Some veterans felt let down by decision not to play the anthem The Canberra Times · Jun 25
Coalition blames tax reform for social cohesion decline Measures to scrap negative gearing and pare back capital gains discounts have passed parliament despite strong resistance. AAP · Jun 25
Afternoon Update: Liberals dumbfounded by Taylor; Coogee shark attack victim speaks; and a levitating penguin Angus Taylor’s party colleagues concerned he is missing an opportunity to differentiate the Coalition from One Nation The Guardian - AU · Jun 24
'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism Pauline Hanson has rejected criticism the multiracial make up of the Socceroos shows Australia did not have a monoculture, arguing it actually proves her point. AAP · Jun 24
'It gets everything right': War Memorial launches new Anzac Hall and Afghanistan galleries Controversy and difficult questions mark opening. The Canberra Times · Jun 23
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23 Angus Taylor won’t say if he supports multiculturalism as Chalmers says he’s trying to ‘out-One Nation One Nation’ Treasurer says Coalition playing ‘footsie with the monoculture language’ after Liberal leader sidesteps questions at press conference
The Conversation · Jun 23 One Nation’s surge continues in polls as Andy Burnham set to become next UK PM In two federal polls that were partly taken after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, One Nation’s surge continued, gaining two points on primary votes in both the DemosAU and Morgan polls, to reach 30% and 31.5% respectively.
AAP · Jun 21 Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls Communities in the Snowy Mountains region should be given back power to manage feral horse populations, the opposition leader says.
AAP · Jun 21 FED:Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving.
AAP · Jun 21 Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21 One Nation opposes measures that make a difference to working people, Albanese says Pauline Hanson criticised by PM as opposition leader Angus Taylor urges members not to defect, arguing One Nation wants to ‘blow this country up’
The Canberra Times · Jun 18 A Canberra tragedy that sparked a multimillion-dollar legacy Former Canberra comedian James O'Loghlin has written a very Canberra story.
AAP · Jun 18 FED:Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues.
The Conversation · Jun 18 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics Despite being one of the Liberals’ strongest performers, frontbencher Jonno Duniam is quitting politics by the end of this year – and leaving with some regrets.
The Conversation · Jun 16 Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they’re still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15 Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’