Yesterday
Liberals overwhelmingly pick men for safe seats
Just one woman has been pre-selected to replace eight Liberal MPs retiring at the next election, but insiders insist the party is heading in the right direction.
- Ronald Mizen
This Month
Dutton targets waste and handouts in middle Australia pitch
The opposition leader pledged to rein in what he says is wasteful spending and said his strong leadership would be an antidote to a “weak” Anthony Albanese.
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- Andrew Tillett
- Opinion
- Federal election
Dutton makes a pitch for a values-based election victory
Peter Dutton has observed seven prime ministers in his 23-years in politics, but John Howard is clearly the greatest influence.
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- Phillip Coorey
Dutton declares Libs ‘back in town’ in Victoria
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made it clear he believes the Victorian Liberal Party is stronger with Brad Battin, a fellow ex-police offer, in charge.
- Gus McCubbing
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Rate cut can’t paper over Australia’s economic problems
The near-term focus on the RBA highlights the worrying fact that an election fought mainly over the cost of living will mask Australia’s budget and growth problems.
- The AFR View
December 2024
‘It was stupid’: Labor admits meme with Dutton’s wife was wrong
Education Minister Jason Clare has admitted the Facebook post about Peter Dutton and his wife was “stupid” and “wrong”.
- Lucy Slade
Climate 200’s plan for a second teal wave
The nonprofit political campaign group is targeting up to 30 seats at the 2025 election, trying to level the playing field against the major parties.
- Tom McIlroy
Vic Libs get new leader; ASX extends advance; Nissan merger ‘terrible’
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
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- Victorian Parliament
Brad Battin wins Victorian Liberal leadership with all-male team
Jess Wilson and Chris Crewther lost in a vote to replace John Pesutto on Friday morning as the Liberal Party voted in an all-male leadership team while much of Victoria was engulfed in bushfires.
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- Hannah Wootton
Former cop Brad Battin to challenge for Victorian Liberal leadership
A spill vote against embattled Opposition Leader John Pesutto is slated for Friday, but a ballot will first decide if absent MPs can vote remotely.
- Hannah Wootton
Political figures turn out for Kevin Andrews’ state funeral
Former prime minister Tony Abbott read the eulogy for the long-tim conservative Liberal MP at a service attended by politicians from both sides.
- Holly Hales
Victoria opposition leader ‘to face leadership spill’ this week
John Pesutto’s bid to head off a challenge by calling a special party room meeting to resolve the Moira Deeming crisis may have backfired.
- Gus McCubbing
ASX falls 1pc; More Liberal chaos; Good, bad, ugly of corporate Oz
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‘Jacinta’s Christmas present’: Liberal anger as Vic chaos rolls on
The party remains in turmoil after a meeting to reinstate ousted MP Moira Deeming was split 14-all, ensuring the internal row continues into next year.
- Gus McCubbing
- Opinion
- Victorian budget
Vic Libs must return to economic liberalism and social conservatism
The Moira Deeming disaster reflects the party’s domination by socially progressive moderates believing the path to winning is to out-Labor Labor.
- Terry Barnes
Kyrgios and Djokovic team up for doubles match
The pair will use the tournament as a warm-up for the Australian Open; Victoria bans antisemitic flags, symbols and items. Hold the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
Former Liberal MP returns to reclaim crucial Brisbane seat from Greens
Trevor Evans has ended months of speculation in a coup for the Coalition’s bid to reclaim an important inner-city electorate.
- James Hall
Former Liberal minister Kevin Andrews dead at 69
The Liberal Party stalwart died on Friday with his wife Margie by his side, his family announced. He had been battling cancer for the past year.
- Rachael Ward and William Ton
Meet the man on whom Peter Dutton is pinning his nuclear hopes
The opposition leader picked a relatively untested backbencher to create the Coalition’s nuclear energy policy.
- Ronald Mizen
Employment shock; Libs leader loses trial; Forrest’s vital moment
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.