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Political lobbying
Lobbyland: Pyne, Feeney open doors in defence
A weapons supplier with more than $200 million in federal deals has emerged as one of the best-connected companies in federal politics.
- by David Crowe
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Opinion
Political leadership
The blaring warning for Albanese that Morrison ignored until he lost
The Liberals ignored constant warnings about their failing on climate, women and integrity until heartland seats abandoned them. Labor should not make the same mistake with Gaza.
- by Angus Livingston
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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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Factional politics
Wagga Wagga boo-boo? Perhaps, but Speakman must defang yappy Nats
If the NSW Coalition can almost fall apart over a juvenile spat, the leader must take change and reassert his authority.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Nuclear energy
Teal calls for snap climate election as rumours of cabinet reshuffle swirl
Monique Ryan wants an election on the Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan as Peter Dutton readies for an early poll.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Dutton to supermarkets: Rein in prices, or we’ll force you to sell stores
Grocery prices have played a key role in the cost-of-living debate, prompting the Coalition to adopt an interventionist policy opposed by business lobby groups.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Factional politics
Perrottet-brokered peace deal saves NSW Coalition from split
A 96-hour civil war between the NSW Liberals and Nationals was resolved late on Monday night with negotiations brokered by former premier Dominic Perrottet.
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith and Christopher Harris
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Factional politics
Speakman’s hold on top job faces test amid push to split Coalition
NSW Liberal Party MPs will consider the future of the Coalition at a party room meeting on Tuesday after Nationals leader Dugald Saunders defied the opposition leader.
- by Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith
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Nuclear energy
Coalition moves to calm investors spooked by nuclear pitch
The opposition’s energy spokesman will attempt to reassure clean-energy businesses that the Coalition sees a central role for wind and solar power after comments by the Nationals leader rattled the industry.
- by Paul Sakkal and Mike Foley
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims and policy gaps – but people are listening
Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past. The nuclear proposal is unlikely to end the argument.
- by David Crowe
Black Hand Liberals go Loco for party’s birthday shindig
Ahead of Peter Dutton’s savage speech at the Liberals’ 80th federal council, the party’s top figures gathered in for an evening of factional festivities.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
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