Yesterday
Dutton marches into hostile territory: a Perth business breakfast
Peter Dutton told a business crowd that their worries were very different to those of millions Australians around their kitchen tables.
This Month
‘They have levers to pull’: Forrest backs Beijing to withstand Trump
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest doubts China will change course to respond to Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.
Dutton says Labor is failing on crime. Here’s what the numbers say
The opposition leader made law and order a key feature of his campaign. But is criminality increasing, and do Australians care enough to change their vote?
The McDonald’s effect: Why Aussie beef can ride out Trump’s tariffs
Farmers and exporters are more worried that the wider economic impact of the tariffs could diminish global appetites for beef.
Dutton rules out axing ‘same job, same pay’ laws
Business groups have condemned Labor’s IR changes but have stopped short of criticising the opposition leader for saying he will not repeal them.
Why John Howard thinks teals are done in WA
Western Australia’s affinity for gas could cost teal Kate Chaney her seat of Curtin, former prime minister John Howard says.
Keep calm, let’s talk: how Australia plans to beat Trump’s tariffs
Australia will try to negotiate with the White House on an industry-by-industry basis to lift the likely tariffs to be imposed on Liberation Day.
March
WA warning for Albanese over revised environment laws
After torpedoing a deal hashed out by Tanya Plibersek, the prime minister has blamed Labor’s Senate numbers for uncertainty on a new environment watchdog.
Santos Barossa delay feared as politics envelops gas
The deferral of a ruling on the North West Shelf venture has stoked fears that other gas projects will also fall victim to the fractious politics around the fossil fuel.
WA Labor softens criticism over North West Shelf delay
The decision on whether the huge Woodside-run gas venture can run for another 40 years could end up being made by a minority government.
What these five voters think of the budget (and Labor’s election bid)
Jim Chalmers’ budget may be Labor’s last big pitch to cling to majority government. We spoke to voters in five crucial electorates to hear what they have to say.
Not great, but also not dangerous: Chris Richardson on tax cuts
The pre-election budget fails to address Australia’s long-term challenges, including a mismatch between revenue and spending, CEDA says. Follow live updates.
Ex-TV news star Basil Zempilas to lead WA Liberals
The former Channel Seven broadcaster and Perth lord mayor will become the next leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party.
$800m pledge keeps Labor green hydrogen dream alive
The green fuel sector got a shot in the arm after the federal government committed more than $800 million in production incentives to a green hydrogen project.
Basil Zempilas confirms tilt at WA Liberal leadership after election disaster
Libby Mettam will stand down as head of the party after its disastrous election performance but will contest for deputy leader.
Dutton’s ‘moronic’ NW Shelf pledge raises legal risk, says government
Resources Minister Madeleine King argues circumventing due process would open the door to legal claims of apprehended bias.
What (wagyu exporter) Gina Rinehart thinks of Trump’s tariff war
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart says Donald Trump’s tariff agenda should prompt Australian governments to cut taxes for Australian farmers and small businesses.
Debt-laden ‘poor state’ Victoria to get GST bailout
Victoria will become a “mendicant state” next financial year, receiving a $3.9 billion boost in GST as Queensland suffers a $2.4 billion reduction in funding.
Perth business elite will back Libs over Chaney: Barnett
Perth’s business elite have grown tired of teal independent Kate Chaney, former premier Colin Barnett believes.
WA Liberals urged: keep knives sheathed until after federal election
Basil Zempilas could challenge WA leader Libby Mettam after the Liberals’ landslide state loss, but party officials want clear air for a federal campaign.