Tasmanians head to July 19 election after Governor’s green light
Barbara Baker has granted Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s request for an early election – after his second visit to Government House.
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US agencies tracked foreigners travelling to see Elon Musk
Departments kept tabs on foreign nationals visiting Musk’s properties in 2022 and 2023, reflecting concerns about influence.
Slaves allegedly locked inside cupboards
A pair of Colombian nationals are accused of enslaving a group of Venezuelans, snatching their passports and locking them in cupboards.
Slaves allegedly locked inside cupboards
A pair of Colombian nationals are accused of enslaving a group of Venezuelans, snatching their passports and locking them in cupboards.
Albo urged to go hard on Trump
The Nationals leader is calling for some “perspective” on a key demand from US President Donald Trump as tariff talks grind on.
Inside Barnaby Joyce’s wrestle with the Big C
Sitting in his doctor’s office in April, Barnaby Joyce heard the words he’d been hoping against hope wouldn’t come. It was a diagnosis that has put everything in perspective – and came about only after the intervention of a worried staffer.
Tyrrell rebuff dents Nationals’ minor party hopes
Independent Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell has confirmed she rebuffed the Nationals’ advances during an attempt to regain their official party status in the upper house.
‘Chalmers has shut the door’ on super tax talks: O’Brien
Ted O’Brien says ‘there is not one component of their tax plan that we like’ after the Treasurer said outbursts from backbenchers cast doubt on whether the Coalition is serious in its offer to negotiate on Labor’s super tax.
Defecting politicians must remember the rights of the electorate
Isn’t it time the rules were changed? If politicians want to switch party then their seat should be declared vacant to give another chance to put forward a new candidate to fill the vacancy.
‘Can do better’: Big call after fresh Trump threat
A prominent Coalition MP has called for a switch of Australia’s most important envoy after Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat.
Fourth senator for One Nation
One Nation has secured a fourth Senate seat, putting its representation in the upper house on par with the Nationals.
Touching eulogy on female strength by a newly minted leader to her doting mum
Michael McCormack and Barnaby Joyce have joined Liberal figures in supporting Sussan Ley at the funeral of her late mother, whom she lauded for helping lead the way for strong women.
‘Simple farmer’ was a steady hand who helped save Nats
During more than two decades in Canberra, Peter Nixon was rewarded with ministerial appointments under five prime ministers. He has died aged 97.
International students invited to ditch US for Australia
Australia’s peak uni body has invited international students affected by US visa bans to study here, as Trump freezes approvals and targets Chinese nationals.
Coalition sees good sense in overcoming tantrums
The Nationals teenagers have recovered from their tantrum to appease their Liberal cousins in a saga that would do Neighbours and Home and Away proud.
Coalition shadow cabinet revealed as Labor approves NW Shelf life
Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud have announced the new shadow cabinet: O’Brien treasury, Cash foreign affairs, Taylor defence, Paterson finance; Environment Minister Murray Watt has approved a four-decade extension for Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project.
Huge claim could derail Coalition crisis talks
A senior Nationals senator at the centre of the stoush with the Liberals says David Littleproud did not take a key issue to their party room.
Nats hop aboard future fund folly
The trend to create more future funds is just bad economics. The regional fund beloved of the Nationals is a prime example
Angry Libs spell big ‘trouble’ for Littleproud’s future
A growing number of Liberal MPs hope Michael McCormack challenges for the Nats leadership, arguing that the Coalition can only be united if David Littleproud is replaced.
‘Shocked:’ Surprise call on dumped Lib
A senior Nationals senator said she was “shocked” at the axing of a senior and high-profile Liberal in Sussan Ley and David Littleproud’s new shadow cabinet.
Leader’s denial amid Coalition crisis talks
Nationals leader David Littleproud has denied caving in on a key demand amid Coalition crisis talks.
Littleproud ‘confident’ Coalition deal in sight after ‘very encouraging’ talks
Nationals Leader David Littleproud gave his strongest hint yet that a Coalition deal was close, saying ‘I’m confident we’ll get to a position’ after his latest talks with Sussan Ley on Monday.
Brickbats or bouquets from Nats to Libs?
Is it true love? Or just a troll? Someone sent the Liberal Party a bucket of posies suggesting the two parties should once again hold hands.
Littleproud: Partyroom you got to let me know, should I stay, or should I go?
David Littleproud has left the door open to his partyroom rejecting the Liberals’ response to the Nationals’ four policy demands, declaring it is up to his colleagues ‘whether they wish to re-enter the Coalition or not’.
Two words threatening to split Liberals
Senior Liberal frontbenchers are blaming a number of reasons for Anthony Albanese and his Labor government smashing them at the May 3 election.
ABC apologises to Nats MPs over flood accusations
The national broadcaster was forced to make an embarrassing apology after one of its federal politics reporters accused MPs of deserting their electorates during the floods crisis.
Leader’s murky future after Coalition crisis
It has been a chaotic two weeks since David Littleproud’s re-election as Nationals leader, sparking serious concerns about his future.
Power bills set to soar up to 9pc; Butler rules out Healthscope bailout
Electricity prices are set to rise by between 1-9pc, the energy regulator says, with NSW worst hit. Mark Butler is adamant there will be no taxpayer-funded bailout for the collapsed private hospitals operator owned by an overseas private equity firm.
Telstra still in hot seat over coverage claims
Australia’s top shareholder group wants independent checks after Telstra flips its network coverage story, while the Nationals are threatening the glare of a potential Senate committee probe.
Big box retailers shelved in Nats’ divestiture push
While Liberals readily agreed to some of the Nationals’ policy demands, some viewed the party’s divestiture powers push as being anti-business.
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