Scott Morrison confirms he will remain in politics after election defeat Former PM says he will back new Liberal leader and downplays loss, saying party ‘will regroup’ The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022
Morrison back to being 'quiet Australian' Former prime minister Scott Morrison says he "looking forward to being a dad again" following the coalition's defeat but has no plans to leave federal politics. AAP · May 25, 2022
BROS BEFORE VOTES: Frydenberg Says He Had The Chance To Challenge Morrison But Didn’t Take It "I thought that Josh Frydenberg was a natural leader and the next leader of the party." Pedestrian.tv · May 25, 2022
Ousted Liberal MP Dave Sharma says Scott Morrison was a 'drag' on his inner-city vote Dave Sharma says the former prime minister dragged down his vote in his inner-Sydney seat of Wentworth, but has denied being part of a group of moderates who approached Josh Frydenberg last year urging him to challenge Scott Morrison for the leadership. ABC News · May 25, 2022
Labor says Peter Dutton taking reins of Liberal Party shows Coalition 'learned absolutely nothing' from federal election Senior Labor ministers say Peter Dutton becoming opposition leader would show the Coalition has not listened to the message sent by voters at the election. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Independent candidate dismisses eligibility concerns – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022
The election shows the conservative culture war on climate change could be nearing its end Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s shock loss to an independent running on a climate action platform wasn’t a fluke event. “Teal” independents have ousted five of Frydenberg’s colleagues, all harvesting votes from conservative heartland and all calling for more action on climate change. The Conversation · May 24, 2022
‘Teal’ independents coming for state MPs next in Victoria and NSW Guardian Australia understands Climate 200 is likely to back independents in upcoming state elections The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022
Nationals could dump Barnaby Joyce over net zero stance with Peter Dutton set to lead Liberals Sussan Ley or Jane Hume likely to be deputy Liberal leader as Coalition continues to grapple with election fallout The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg concedes defeat in inner-Melbourne seat of Kooyong The former treasurer says he rang Monique Ryan, one of the "teal" independents, congratulating her on her victory. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Federal election: Anthony Albanese sworn in as Prime Minister ahead of Quad meeting, Josh Frydenberg concedes Kooyong to Dr Monique Ryan — as it happened Dr Monique Ryan thanks a "respectful" Josh Frydenberg after he conceded the race for the seat of Kooyong. The former treasurer described the last 12 years as "an incredible privilege". ABC News · May 22, 2022
Morrison's 'great electoral bungle' leaves the Liberals decimated and heading in the wrong direction It is pretty human to crave the approval of peers and to hope for more of the same, even if unconsciously. The Conversation · May 22, 2022
Alan Kohler: This was Julia Gillard’s election victory It’s tempting to think the Coalition lost the election purely because of climate change, but there’s much more to it than that. The New Daily · May 22, 2022
Anthony Albanese and four senior frontbenchers sworn in ahead of Quad trip Moments after he is officially sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, the Labor leader appears alongside his new ministers and makes a symbolic change inside parliament. ABC News · May 22, 2022
AAP · May 22, 2022 Punishment at the petrol pump: Chalmers New federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says motorists are being punished at the bowser again, but won't promise to retain the fuel excise cut beyond September.
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022 ‘They were having a go at Victorians’: how the Liberals miscalculated the ‘anti-Dan’ election strategy Liberal strategists believed Victorians wanted to send Daniel Andrews a message. Instead voters swung away from them in several blue-ribbon seats
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022 The election outcome exposes a gaping disconnect between News Corp and voters Unable to convince Australians to follow its course, News Corp’s failed campaign demonstrates its political impotence
ABC News · May 22, 2022 Federal election 2022: Who are the winners and losers? A new government in power, a new Liberal leader and a host of fresh faces heading to Parliament House. Who are the winners and losers from this year's federal election?
The Conversation · May 22, 2022 Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne The federal election result is highly problematic for the Liberal Party. Aside from finding itself on the opposition benches for the first time in nine years, the Liberal Party lost support in what were once its strongest electorates in Victoria. The biggest blow of all came in losing former Treasurer…
Pedestrian.tv · May 22, 2022 BYEDENBERG: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Has Economic Managed Himself Out Of A Job Lost To A Teal Australian federal election: Coalition Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has lost his seat to teal independent Dr Monique Ryan.
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022 Tim Wilson admits defeat but other Liberal MPs yet to concede to teal independents Josh Frydenberg maintains theoretical path to victory despite being thousands of votes behind
ABC News · May 22, 2022 Deakin, Macnamara, Menzies: Victorian seats on a knife edge as federal election 2022 counting continues The Liberal Party is battling to hold onto key seats in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, while Labor is edging ahead in a tough contest with the Greens for the inner-city electorate of Macnamara.
Reuters · May 22, 2022 Australia's Labor to retake power after 9 years, independents may hold sway Australia's Labor Party will form the country's next government on Monday, as unprecedented support for the Greens and climate-focussed independents ended nearly a decade of rule by the conservative coalition.
AAP · May 22, 2022 Labor set to face 'community crossbench' The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.
ABC News · May 21, 2022 'Teal' independents to push Labor on 2030 emissions target in event of hung parliament Incoming "teal" independent MPs flag their willingness to work with Labor in the event of a hung parliament, but say they will push for the party to "come to the table" on stronger emissions reduction targets.