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The winner’s circle: Liberal moderates were a powerhouse during the Turnbull government.

Liberal moderates were in the ‘winner’s circle’ under Turnbull. It’s a different story now

In 2019, there were about 22 members in the group that champions socially progressive causes. Now there are just 12 committed to staying on past the next election.

  • James Massola

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Greens staff Antoun Issa has been reprimanded for suggesting the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue could be a “false flag” attack.

Greens staffer reprimanded for suggesting synagogue arson may have been ‘false flag’

A prominent staffer for Greens MP Mehreen Faruqi “regrets” saying the attack, which authorities have said is probably terrorism, could have been perpetrated by Zionists.

  • Paul Sakkal
Liberal MP Paul Fletcher is resigning.

Second leading Liberal moderate quits, saying a woman should get his seat

Former minister Paul Fletcher insisted his departure had nothing to do with the threat he faces from teal independent Nicolette Boele.

  • Paul Sakkal, Max Maddison, James Massola and Penry Buckley
Michelle Rowland

She once admitted her own Insta weakness. Now she’s banning social media for kids

Known for taking such a cautious approach that she reads from notes even in private meetings, Michelle Rowland is now leading the world with her social media ban for under 16s.

  • Paul Sakkal
Child support payments could be transferred to the Tax Office to better enforce the scheme.

Australia has $1.7b in unpaid child support. These MPs have a plan to claw it back

An eight-month parliamentary inquiry heard that unpaid child support was being used as a form of financial abuse.

  • Hamish Hastie
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says social media platforms now have a social responsibility to ensure the safety of children.

The strange events at Parliament House in Canberra this week point to a larger problem

If our leaders lack the ambition to make their case to the nation, our democracy will become less fit for purpose.

  • The Herald's View
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Lidia Thorpe’s ability to bring chaos to the usually genteel Senate is unmatched.

Appetite for disruption: We’ve got to talk about Lidia Thorpe

The independent senator’s week of agitation ended with her being booted from a Senate fed up with her antics. Can she come back?

  • James Massola
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was pleased with the progress made in the final sitting week of 2024.

World-first social media ban for the young passes in rush of bills

The government managed to rush through a range of laws, as Peter Dutton challenged Anthony Albanese to call an election.

  • David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
Simon Birmingham during his valedictory speech.

Birmingham bows out of politics warning against Trumpian culture wars

“Those ... who seek to divide our country only make us weaker”, Birmingham said before hugging Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on his way from the Senate.

  • Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe in the halls of Parliament House this morning.

It’s always been risky to bellow from the press gallery, Lidia

The last time anyone shouted from the press gallery, an abject apology was required to save the offender from trial by parliament. What now for Lidia Thorpe?

  • Tony Wright

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