Ian Macfarlane
The ‘once-only’ opportunity to expand Australia’s size by almost 50 per cent
Cabinet documents reveal the Howard government moved quickly to lock in a claim over huge areas of the seabed across the Pacific, Indian and Southern oceans, including key areas off Australia’s Antarctic territory.
- by Shane Wright
Latest
Queensland short-changed in federal budget, says state treasurer
Cameron Dick has accused the Morrison government of reneging on 86 per cent of its infrastructure pledge and failing to invest in the state’s renewable energy industry, housing and transport.
- by Cameron Atfield
Opinion
Manufacturing
Australia’s reliance on offshore manufacturing exposed by pandemic
John Howard is seen as a holy figure of conservatism in today’s Liberal Party but his approach to industry policy could not have been more different to this government.
- by Shaun Carney
Queensland Resources Council warns activists they face death
The Queensland Resources Council boss says protesters have incorrectly reported the location of 'reckless' stunts on railway lines twice, putting lives in danger.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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