Nationals
Senior Liberal warns party to stop talking about One Nation as Hanson hits back at PM
The One Nation leader posted a report about its fundraising campaign on social media after Albanese questioned its veracity, Hanson saying it proved the money was “ridgy-didge”.
- Brittany Busch, Emily Kaine and James Massola
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- Political leadership
How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?
The opposition leader may have a spring in his step and the ammunition from Labor to attack. But he’s facing battles on multiple fronts and a race against time.
- James Massola
Coalition retreats from scheme to give parents vouchers for nannies
Fighting for cut-through policies in its battle with both Labor and One Nation, the Coalition will instead consider tax deductions for childcare costs, among other options.
- Brittany Busch
Federal Liberals turn to Nationals boss to help revive party’s fortunes
Federal Liberal president Tony Abbott said the appointment of Lincoln Folo was part of an urgent organisational renewal effort to combat the rising threat of minor parties.
- Rob Harris
‘Be humble’: Joyce’s warning for One Nation as polling surge threatens to reshape parliament
The party could quadruple its representation in the Senate, a polling analysis reveals, but the conservative bloc may fall short of holding power.
- Nick Newling
- Analysis
- Emissions
Climate wars are heating up again as emissions and power bills fall
The Coalition and One Nation are trying to outflank each other against renewables as Labor heralds results in power bills and climate action as “proof” its green agenda is delivering.
- Mike Foley
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- One Nation
Hanson shuts gate on ‘opportunist’ Coalition defectors, but there’s one Lib she’s interested in
Pauline Hanson has said only a handful of Coalition MPs align closely enough with One Nation values, and has dined with Clive Palmer amid reports they have discussed joining forces.
- Rob Harris
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- Political expenses
Senator billed taxpayers for trip that included son’s engagement party
Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie took a work trip to north-west Tasmania on the same weekend that her son celebrated his engagement party in the region.
- Annika Smethurst
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Lost in translation? Labor’s historic tax reforms need plain English
Both sides of this debate are mangling their case, but the Albanese government needs to maintain the courage of its convictions.
- Sean Kelly
Taylor vows to rewrite sex discrimination laws after transgender discrimination ruling
He described his vow to “protect single-sex spaces across Australian life” as a “common-sense” response to the highly charged debate over gender identity.
- Michelle Griffin