PM’s bid to defuse Joyce tension
Scott Morrison says he respects members of parliament with ‘long-held’ policy convictions, amid Barnaby Joyce’s threat.
Barnaby Joyce
Nats call would hit democracy
Mooted change to the party’s rules is an attempt to shut down democratic process.
Joyce moves on to drink alone
‘In politics, losers don’t have friends,’ one Liberal joked after spotting Barnaby Joyce drinking champagne alone.
‘Lib-style’ bid to shore up McCormack shelved
A controversial survival plan seeking to entrench Michael McCormack’s leadership has been shelved.
Labor rekindles attacks after summer of woe
The Opposision has used the first question time of 2020 as an attempt to heap pressure on the government.
Nats fail to put best team forward
Leaving Matt Canavan outside the cabinet and Barnaby Joyce in the cold will come at a price.
Nationals on notice after McCormack survives
Nationals leader Michael McCormack has been warned: he must look sharp or rural Australia will be asking why he’s there.
Joyce joyless … for now, but Nats divided
Michael McCormack warned he could face another challenge if he doesn’t improve his performance.
MickMack paddywhacked, what’s the damage?
The question on everyone’s lips: was the final Nats leadership vote ‘a hit, a very palpable 11 to 10 hit’ or ‘just a 15 to 6 flesh wound’?
Keating Labor’s point in long speech
The Paul Keating Insult Generator was in fine form at the Labor Caucus dinner in Canberra on Monday night.
Barnaby and I will move on: McCormack
Michael McCormack says he’ll continue to work with Barnaby Joyce, as Matt Canavan pledges his loyalty.
Leader’s lesson after near-death experience
Barnaby Joyce has been fended off, for now. But Michael McCormack’s survival does not solve the Nationals’ or the Coalition’s woes.
Nationals disarray hurts Morrison
The Nats are in a state of chaos ensuring the PM’s summer of discontent continues into the parliamentary year.
Barnaby gives party the chance to re-Joyce
Barnaby Joyce’s leadership challenge threatens to plunge the Morrison government into dangerous instability.
Calls for Nats unity falling on deaf ears
Under the Nationals’ party rules, at least two MPs have to support a motion to spill their party leader.
Nationals spill: Canavan quits, backs Joyce
Resources Minister Matt Canavan has offered Michael McCormack his resignation as he backs Barnaby Joyce to become Nationals leader.
God is the answer to climate change: Joyce
Federal MP Barnaby Joyce has posted a video on social media, declaring he is sick of the government.
Joyce urges PM to back power plant
Nationals MPs say a new coal-fired power station in central Queensland is vital to support the state’s manufacturing sector.
Payne is PM’s eyes and ears
The most senior woman in government has a broader role in Scott Morrison’s group of confidantes.
Inner sanctum fiercely loyal to PM
There is one group of people Scott Morrison will rely most heavily on to help cement his power base.
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