‘We’re both ex-cops’: Battin backs Dutton
The new Victorian Liberal leader believes he shares strong political values with Peter Dutton, as he prepares to campaign with the Opposition Leader at the federal election.
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Labor powerbroker wins $350,000 compo from lobbyist
Labor-aligned lobbying firm Hawker Britton has paid $350,000 to one of its former senior executives to settle Federal Court action over his swift exit from the business.
Hypocrisy, bad taste and other follies of 2024
On New Year’s Day 2024, morale was relatively high since the Year of the Dragon was expected to usher in a time of rational thinking. Not quite how it worked out.
Dutton nuclear plan ‘economic madness’
Jim Chalmers has fired the first salvo in what is likely to be a sustained campaign of economic attacks by Labor on Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan, to be driven by the Treasurer himself.
China envoy: respect our claims
China’s top diplomat in Canberra has challenged Australia to remedy ‘misunderstandings’ on Taiwan and show ‘respect’ for Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea.
‘Secret’ report shows Hawke’s views on China
Newly declassified files from the 1980s reveal the US and Australia discussed broadening military ties with China.
Feds to Victorian Liberals: start Battin and quit fighting
Victorian Liberals have surrendered to pre-election pressure from federal MPs and installed new state leader Brad Battin, a former police officer who has parallels with Peter Dutton.
Islamic leaders condemn alleged attack against sheik
Leading Islamic bodies have condemned an alleged attack on prominent Sydney sheik and Muslim Vote convener Wesam Charkawi, criticising the NSW and federal Labor governments’ ‘silence’.
Private funding push for new Games stadium
A new front has opened up in the battle over Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic venues, as the mayor leads a fresh push backed by hundreds of public submissions for private funding for a new stadium.
Workplace tech warning: Labor demands bosses consult over AI
Murray Watt says Australians do not want ‘robots making arbitrary decisions about workers’ livelihoods’.
Divided state Libs pick leader who’ll boost Dutton’s hopes
Brad Battin’s ascension to the leadership on the third attempt is a triumph of persistence over the toxic malaise that has gripped the Victorian party for decades.
‘Daggy dad’ with tough-on-crime agenda
Meet Brad Battin – a copper turned Bakers Delight owner turned ambitious politician.
Battin and Wilson camps trade blows ahead of Liberal vote
Just hours before a critical meeting, rivals are waging a war of words. And in a surprise, a third Liberal MP has entered the leadership race.
$42k taxpayer grant for anti-Israel artist
Matt Chun received a $42,452 taxpayer grant in May 2023 to publish a picture book. He previously co-wrote works that attacked ‘colonial and imperialist’ statues.
Immigration detention duty: minister Burke powers up
Immigration Minister Tony Burke has quietly issued new rules granting himself the power to impose electronic monitoring and curfews on dangerous non-citizens released from detention.
Safe drinking water ruled a federal concern
The federal government has been found ultimately responsible for keeping drinking water safe in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.
Beam offers compo to councils for scooter scam
A global e-scooter firm has quietly offered financial settlements to local governments in Australia and New Zealand after being exposed running an alleged scam.
ALP inaction on anti-Semitism shocking: Peris
Former senator Nova Peris has decried rampant ‘un-Australian anti-Semitism’, slamming the government’s failure to properly respond to the ancient hatred as the Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah.
Labor brawl over unionist’s preselection
Labor infighting erupts after a Queensland union organiser is blocked from preselection by ALP national executive.
Pay theft law ‘harsh for small business’
It comes on the heels of a fresh industrial relations war as the new provisions – which include up to 10 years of imprisonment for breaches – are set to kick in at the start of next year.
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