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Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

‘We got smashed’: Ley orders existential review of her own party

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will confront her party’s electoral thrashing and announce a second, deeper review of the Liberal Party’s mission and purpose.

  • James Massola

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Sussan Ley said it was too soon to give specifics on how she would make the Liberal Party more appealing to female and younger voters.

Ley to order radical Liberal review after Dutton’s campaign disaster

The new investigation will examine an existential crisis that threatens to keep the party out of government for a generation.

  • Paul Sakkal
Dutton made the series of unfounded claims about Gazan visa holders at a Sky News summit on antisemitism on Thursday, following reports the government planned to grant 12,500 people citizenship in a series of 25 ceremonies that the Home Affairs Department will hold across Australia by March 4.

Rowdy hearing shut down as Wong says opposition weaponising antisemitism

Wong’s comments echoed those of her colleague, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, who earlier this month described as “grotesque” the political debate on antisemitism.

  • Paul Sakkal and Olivia Ireland
Grace Tame and Scott Morrison.

‘Surprised they let me in’: Grace Tame jokes after frosty reception with PM

Reigning Australian of the Year Grace Tame sparked criticism when she greeted Prime Minister Scott Morrison at an event in Canberra with a stern look.

  • Angus Livingston
Member for Bowman, Andrew Laming

Federal Liberal MP Andrew Laming threatens 10 MPs and journalists with legal action

Dr Laming has threatened defamation action against at least 10 journalists and politicians over their comments about his decision to photograph a woman restocking a fridge.

  • Lisa Visentin
Minister for Women Marise Payne and PM Scott Morrison with Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General Amanda Stoker (right), who says there is “more than one way to skin a cat” on ending sexual harassment.

Snubbed Stoker says rival won top spot by drinking more beer with preselectors

Australia’s Assistant Minister for Women believes she was overlooked by preselectors for the top spot on the Queensland LNP Senate because her male rival “drank beer with them more often”.

  • Lydia Lynch
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Queensland Senator Amanda Stoker.

Parochial Queensland snubs PM’s push for more women

The state’s LNP delivered a strong message to Scott Morrison with its decision to place James McGrath above Amanda Stoker on its Senate ticket.

  • Lydia Lynch
James McGrath ha triumphed over Amanda Stoker in a hard-fought battle for the top spot on the Queensland LNP senate ticket.

McGrath wins race against Stoker for top spot on Qld LNP Senate ticket

James McGrath has triumphed over Amanda Stoker for the top spot on the Queensland LNP Senate ticket in a hard-fought battle of party factions.

  • Lydia Lynch
Senators James McGrath and Amanda Stoker are in a hard-fought battle for the top spot on the Queensland LNP senate ticket.

‘Fight for the heart of the party’: Why the LNP’s Senate showdown matters

A bitter battle between the Christian right and traditional conservatives for the top spot on the Queensland Liberal National Party’s Senate ticket will be fought on Saturday as the party deals with bigger ideological struggles.

  • Lydia Lynch
The public broadcasters have, for the most part, welcomed the report.

ABC shows didn't have enough conservative voices, election review finds

A major review found ABC programs The Drum and Insiders lacked conservative voices during the 2019 federal election.

  • Lisa Visentin

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