‘Smash it’: Threat to end CFMEU ‘mafia’
The Coalition has called for a federal police taskforce to investigate allegations of corruption and crime made against the scandal-ridden union.
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Dutton pledges up to $35m to rebuild Adass Israel synagogue
Peter Dutton has pledged a Coalition government would support reconstruction of the Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne, which was firebombed in an anti-Semitic arson attack in December.
Dutton, Taylor must get moving
It is a mistake to leave the hard work of convincing the electorate of the need for reform and the details of it to the election campaign. The energy disaster provides a platform to build the case for change.
Last Post: Bowen looks like Labor’s best bet for a poll win
It is only a matter of time before Chris Bowen snaps under the strain of pre-election politics and advises voters that if they don’t like Labor’s policies, “Don’t vote for us”.
Why Dutton is a ‘risk’ ‘to the nation
A powerful teachers’ union has warned a Dutton government “is the biggest risk to the future of this nation” as a $4.8bn education deal hangs in the balance.
Albanese to discuss Ukraine peace with world leaders
The PM will discuss the potential deployment of Australian peacekeepers with pro-Kyiv nations as he accuses Peter Dutton of walking away from bipartisan support for the war-torn nation.
Why Aussies could head for referendum
Aussies could be going for another referendum if a controversial proposal to deport people convicted of anti-Semitic hatred is blocked by the High Court.
PM: Trump tariffs not ‘act of a friend’
Anthony Albanese takes aim at Donald Trump’s ‘ideological reasons’, which he says motivated the US President’s refusal to grant an exemption for Australian steel and aluminium.
Elections are my golf, says Palmer
Clive Palmer says Peter Dutton’s only achievement as Opposition Leader is keeping the Liberal Party together, which ‘doesn’t pass the pub test’ for voters considering him as the alternative PM.
Dutton calls on PM to sack Bowen ‘today’ after new power bill shock
The Opposition Leader says warnings that electricity prices are set to rise by up to 9pc show Labor’s renewables push is not working and Chris Bowen’s tenure as Energy Minister has been a ‘disaster’.
Liberal MPs losing faith in ‘small target’ Dutton
Coalition MPs are pushing Peter Dutton to unveil big policies in his budget reply speech, amid concerns there needed to be a stronger economic agenda to convince voters to boot Labor from power.
Landmines for Dutton as MPs urge policy fight
Peter Dutton is facing internal pressure to pivot after Anthony Albanese’s decision to hold a May election, with Coalition MPs pushing for more substantive policies they can sell to disillusioned voters.
No tariff exemptions US ‘intention all along’: Trade Minister
Don Farrell said ‘this is not the right way allies should treat one another’ after Australia failed to get an exemption, as Peter Dutton slammed the Prime Minister’s ‘inability’ to deal with the US tariffs.
Forget Labor, what are the Liberals actually offering?
There is no evidence the Liberals have persuaded the public on the need for spending restraint, tax reform, workplace reform or a productivity revival.
Coalition confusion as Dutton targets insurers
Peter Dutton has intensified his threat to break up major insurers for anti-competitive behaviour, as the opposition messaging on its forced-divestiture policy appears increasingly muddled.
Huge claim against Dutton on caravan plot
Tony Burke has ramped up his criticism of Peter Dutton’s handling of a suspected terror plot that turned out to be a hoax.
Turnbull’s comments ‘immature’, minister says
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman has questioned the wisdom and timing of Malcolm Turnbull’s criticism of US president Donald Trump, labeling the comments ‘immature’.
Shut independents out of hung parliament, Fitzgibbon urges Labor and Coalition
Labor luminary Joel Fitzgibbon has urged both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton to agree ahead of the election to endorse government for the major party that wins the most seats if there is a hung parliament.
‘Nonsense:’ Dutton hits out at caravan call
Peter Dutton rubbished Labor’s claims the Coalition did not request security briefings over what has now been revealed as a “fabricated” caravan terror plot.
Dutton slammed over Ukraine swipe
Peter Dutton has been accused of “politicising” support for Ukraine after he slammed a pledge by the PM to potentially put Aussie boots on the ground.
‘Weak, ineffective leader’: Trump blasts Turnbull after US criticism
Donald Trump has slammed Malcolm Turnbull after the former prime minister warned the US’s poor treatment of its allies was providing ‘an opportunity’ for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Dutton warns on troops in Ukraine
The Opposition Leader says it is ‘unbelievable’ that the Prime Minister is even considering putting Australian boots on the ground in Ukraine.
PM will be wishing he called an April poll after this dream WA win
The Prime Minister may be regretting his decision to postpone his calling of the election after Labor delivered an emphatic result across metropolitan Perth, with the Liberals failing to claw back ground in former stronghold seats.
Choice of two evils: beware the looming mediocre contest
Election 2025 looms as one of the most dangerous elections for many decades, as neither leader appears up to the challenge of the new strategic realities faced by Australia.
How Dutton can deliver a miracle election victory
If you had to offer one word for Anthony Albanese, it would be weak. Weak on confronting anti-Semitism, weak on standing up to China and weak on taking responsibility for anything. He has become the nation’s spectator in chief – and Peter Dutton needs to take advantage with controlled aggression.
Defence spending boost forced by new world disorder
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will be forced by seismic world events and by Donald Trump to place Australia on a fast-track to sharply increased defence spending.
Airport closes, voluntary evacuation begins as Alfred approaches
The Gold Coast airport has closed and the Queensland Premier says ‘now’s the time’ to leave at-risk properties after 70 people evacuate from South Stradbroke Island. Defence Minister ‘confident’ about AUKUS under Trump.
Four head-to-heads? It’s open to debate
Anthony Albanese has committed to going head-to-head with Peter Dutton on the ABC during the election campaign.
‘Sack them’: Albo slams WFH plan
Peter Dutton’s call to banish work-from-home rights for Australia’s 185,000-strong public servant workforce has been lashed as “lazy”.
Chicken, corn, cotton: China to slap fresh tariffs on agricultural imports from US
China on Tuesday said it would apply retaliatory tariffs to the United States as of next week in response to a hike in levies by Washington.
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