Sussan Ley
Dutton to revamp his election-year frontbench as MPs head for exits
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will unveil a revamped frontbench as soon as this weekend, in a shake-up to replace two shadow ministers and promote younger MPs.
- by Nick Bonyhady and James Massola
Latest
Caroline Kennedy calls for ‘AUKUS visa’ as Canberra braces for election result
As video emerged of Anthony Albanese in 2017 saying Donald Trump “scares the s--t out of me”, deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley accused Labor of rooting for a Kamala Harris victory.
- by Matthew Knott
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Skills shortage
Coalition stretches facts in yoga workers housing row
A Coalition claim about an influx of foreign yoga teachers has been debunked by official figures.
- by David Crowe
See the free flights our most senior MPs take
Who flew where, how and who paid are fast becoming the defining questions in politics.
- by Millie Muroi
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Abortion
Labor to quote Jacinta Price on abortion in last-ditch Queensland campaign
Senior Coalition women have tried to stop an abortion debate, making clear the federal party cannot and does not want to wind back the laws.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Paul Sakkal
Corowa neo-Nazi rally sparks call for united front against hate
Political leaders have condemned a gathering of white supremacists as “disgraceful and cowardly”.
- by Rachel Eddie
Minister concedes immigration too high as students compete for city rentals
New government analysis reveals international students make up 7 per cent of the private rental market, and more than 20 per cent in inner Sydney and Melbourne.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Liberal Party
Morrison-era minister Greg Hunt pushes Liberals to pick more women
A key internal pressure group has made its first call for gender quotas as the party’s most senior woman urges female voters to give her party “another look-in”.
- by Paul Sakkal
Analysis
Political leadership
Dutton has told his troops to prepare for an early election. Are they up to it?
The veteran politician, a former police officer, lived through the scarring Nelson-Turnbull-Abbott years. He has placed a premium on unity, and it has paid off – at least so far.
- by James Massola
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Domestic violence
PM to attend rally, vows to unite governments against domestic violence
The federal Coalition joined several premiers, including Victoria’s, in demanding urgent national cabinet attention on the number of women being killed by men.
- by Paul Sakkal, Angus Thompson and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Border security
Home Affairs boss denies she was ever verbally abused by minister
Stephanie Foster declined to detail discussions, saying the relationship between ministers and staff “depends on being able to have trusted conversations”.
- by James Massola
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