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Liberal MP Bridget Archer and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

The Liberal MPs threatening to vote against Dutton on teen ban

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese both want to pass a law banning children under 16 from social media, but there are misgivings in the Coalition party room.

  • Paul Sakkal

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A nuclear power plant in Belgium. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wants to introduce nuclear power generation in Australia

Coalition meltdown casts doubt on Dutton’s nuclear plan

Paul Sakkal reports that the Liberal and National parties are at odds over the selection of six sites for proposed nuclear facilities, delaying the release of the Coalition’s policy blueprint.

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Artwork: Dionne Gain

The antics of Liberal men will cost the party the next election

Progressive women in the party are being told to know their place, or fight on the right side of the culture wars, or stay quiet. If not, they’re elbowed out and have their noses rubbed in their defeat.

  • Niki Savva
Ecologists say horse herds must be quickly reduced to prevent the extinction of threatened native species.

Populate and perish

As a model, think of Kosciuszko National Park as the world, and the horses as humans. For the horses to continue to survive, the park has to be destroyed.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in parliament this week.

Liberal MP warns Dutton on nuclear energy as Labor steps up attacks

There is widespread support in the opposition for a conversation on nuclear energy, but several Coalition MPs say they are worried the opposition is moving too quickly.

  • Paul Sakkal
“Kill the Bill” protests took to streets across Australia in 2021 to object to the Morrison government’s religious discrimination bill.

‘What are they trying to achieve?’ Liberal MPs urge caution on religious discrimination

Faith leaders and equality advocates are urging the Albanese government to deliver on religious discrimination laws.

  • Lisa Visentin
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A small detail in my story about a murdered woman still haunts me.

Why one small detail in my story about a murdered woman still haunts me

Some of the hardest things I’ve done as a reporter have involved conversations with mothers. But there was one mum I let down.

  • Melissa Fyfe
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New and improved corporate Oaks Day, with a splash of times gone by

As racing clubs such as Flemington’s Victoria Racing Club continue to grapple with the balance of tradition and innovation, Thursday’s time-honoured Oaks reminded punters of bygone eras.

  • Damien Ractliffe and Stephen Brook
Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer.

‘I remain a proud member’: Rebel Liberal MP Bridget Archer indicates she will stare down her enemies

The moderate MP now faces a potential challenge by a conservative MP from a neighbouring seat.

  • James Massola
Bridget Archer said the decision on her preselection was for the party’s grassroots members.

Liberal MP delivers ultimatum to force Bridget Archer from opposition

In a major internal flare-up for Peter Dutton, a Tasmanian MP is trying to force his neighbouring colleague out of the party for alleged disloyalty.

  • James Massola and Paul Sakkal

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