Abbott ‘could have a problem’
PoliticsNow: A Liberal MP has refused to endorse Tony Abbott in his new indigenous affairs role, joining Labor condemnation.
PoliticsNow: A Liberal MP has refused to endorse Tony Abbott in his new indigenous affairs role, joining Labor condemnation.
Tony Abbott says he’s still considering the role of indigenous affairs envoy, but Labor MP Patrick Dodson says the idea is “condescending’’.
Lower house crossbenchers have set the scene for a potentially chaotic parliament.
PoliticsNow: Scott Morrison has laid out his immediate priorities after being sworn in as Australia’s 30th Prime Minister.
Peter Dutton supporters are furious with Malcolm Turnbull for attempting to “distract” from his rival’s bid for the top job.
PoliticsNow: The PM’s office have confirmed a party room meeting is expected to be held at midday.
The Senate has rejected big-business tax cuts, leaving the government without its signature economic policy ahead of an election.
Malcolm Turnbull’s government will not take their signature tax cut proposals for big business to the next election.
PoliticsNow: Senator James Paterson, who voted for Dutton, brushes questions about whether the PM has his full support.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says the government made a last-ditch “suggestion” to carve out the big banks in a bid to win her support for the remaining company tax cuts.
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