‘Subsidies could apply to nuke reactors’
A leading energy expert says small modular reactors could receive subsidies just like renewables but permanent assistance was a bad idea, after Peter Dutton left open the option.
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Key question Dutton won’t answer
Peter Dutton has again refused to release any detail of his nuclear plan, despite repeated questioning in a fiery interview.
No ‘kowtowing’ as China ties reset, says Labor
Australia’s economic and diplomatic relationship with China has been stabilised, Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell declares, saying to suggest otherwise is a ‘complete misreading’.
PM losing momentum on economy, climate, unions
Dutton is pushing strength of leadership, branding Albanese weak.
Dutton’s failed Rennick intervention
The federal Liberal National Party leader tried to intervene after Gerard Rennick was dumped from the Queensland Senate ticket. So why didn’t it work?
PM risks entering a new climate war with an old battle plan
Anthony Albanese’s negative concentration on the Opposition Leader means Peter Dutton is setting the political agenda again as he tries to turn carbon emissions into an economic issue.
Europe, US proof immigration looms as decisive election issue
Anti-immigration sentiments are on the rise in Europe, the UK, the US and here. Recent EU elections saw a surge in right-wing parties promising to slash immigration.
PM backs under-16 social media ban
Anthony Albanese says a total ban on under-16s from accessing social media is a ‘good way to go’ in curbing the serious online harms impacting children.
Dutton rejects mooted 2035 target
Peter Dutton opens up a new front in the climate wars as Anthony Albanese declares his rival ‘can’t be taken seriously as the alternative prime minister’.
Setka ‘risks breaking law’ with AFL campaign
Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke call on John Setka to drop the push to oust Stephen McBurney, the Prime Minister saying it was ‘common sense’ for the union boss to ‘give up’ the position.
‘We’ll lift social media access age in 100 days’
Peter Dutton has vowed to lift the minimum age of access to social media to 16 within 100 days of taking office, declaring it would be one of the top policies on his agenda.
Power policy war ‘a multibillion-dollar threat’
Business leaders have called for energy policy stability in the face of the federal Opposition Leader’s threat to tear up Australia’s binding 2030 carbon emissions targets.
‘Dutton has zero chance on targets’
The Greens, pro-climate crossbenchers vow to block any attempt by a future Coalition government to weaken targets, as Peter Dutton says the Libs can and must win back teal seats.
‘Catch up’: Albo’s dig at Dutton
Anthony Albanese says the government has already started working on introducing age verification laws for social media.
Outspoken MP defies party leader
An outspoken Liberal MP says any move by Peter Dutton to water down existing climate targets is a “regressive step”.
Outspoken MP defies party leader
An outspoken Liberal MP says any move by Peter Dutton to water down existing climate targets is a “regressive step”.
Dutton: 2030 target would destroy economy
The Opposition Leader says he won’t sign up to an emissions reduction target that will send families and businesses ‘into bankruptcy’.
Albanese must get off the fence on Gaza and Greens
PM has to show he is serious about defusing mischief-making party.
Tradies focus of Dutton migration scheme
Peter Dutton’s reduced permanent migration program would include a carve-out for builders, guided by a revamped skills priority list focused on high demand tradie jobs.
Money talks and no one walks in Paris Agreement
Put bluntly, if countries were excised from the Paris Agreement for not meeting high expectations it would be a gathering of none.
Dutton backer to quit at next election
The Liberal Party is scrambling to find a new candidate for the Tasmanian federal swing-seat of Braddon, which incumbent MP Gavin Pearce will not re-contest.
One thing Dutton won’t reveal before poll
Peter Dutton has indicated energy policy will be a key election battle, digging in on his vow to scrap Labor’s legislated emissions target.
One thing Dutton won’t reveal before poll
Peter Dutton has indicated energy policy will be a key election battle, digging in on his vow to scrap Labor’s legislated emissions target.
Chinese Premier’s tour details revealed
Li Qiang will kick-off his Australian visit in Adelaide before bilateral talks in Canberra, Anthony Albanese announces.
Election trigger and a moving target
As the PM bids to outmanoeuvre Peter Dutton on emission targets and the Coalition prepares for an early election, Newspoll has the Opposition Leader ahead as the more experienced and decisive leader.
Super plan a slippery slope: Combet
Future Fund chairman Greg Combet has criticised plans by the federal Opposition Leader to allow first-home buyers to draw from their superannuation.
Chalmers rejects Lib calls for ‘slash and burn’ approach
Jim Chalmers warns against austerity measures at a time of flat economic growth and high interest rates following calls by Liberal MPs for cost-cutting to lower ballooning structural deficits.
‘Gaping holes’ in immigration plan
Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor will launch an attack on ‘gaping holes’ in Peter Dutton’s migration plan, amid rising speculation of an early election.
‘Worse than Morrison’: PM blasts Dutton
After the Opposition Leader signalled he would shelve Labor’s interim emissions reduction target, the Prime Minister accused him of “walking away” from climate action.
Voters turn on Albo amid chaos
The Coalition is celebrating its highest level of primary support in three years after a damaging fortnight for Labor.
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