PM queries priorities as coalition opposes MP expansion The coalition won't support any push to expand parliament to deal with an increasing population as a major inquiry reviews whether representation is adequate. AAP · Mar 31
Trump’s unpopularity shields Labor in Newspoll and other polls despite fuel crisis Although Anthony Albanese’s ratings are down in three new federal polls, Labor has maintained a comfortable lead, with the combined vote for the Coalition and One Nation at 46–47% (steady in Newspoll, down one in Redbridge and down three in Fox & Hedgehog). The Conversation · Mar 29
Iran war impact bites Albanese according to new polls One Nation is riding high in two new polls, indicating that despite new jockeys in the leadership saddles, the federal coalition is still in for a bumpy ride. AAP · Mar 29
View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy Andrew Hastie hung out his leadership shingle in a weekend interview that may have a few Liberals wondering if the right’s factional heavyweights made the best judgement in choosing Angus Taylor for the top job. The Conversation · Mar 29
Australia to be 'overprepared' for ongoing fuel woes Australians are being urged to use common sense instead of stockpiling petrol and diesel as the government proposes new powers to secure supplies. AAP · Mar 27
Albanese gives tit-for-tat response to Trump’s criticism of Australia over Iran war Anthony Albanese has pushed back at Donald Trump’s crack at Australia for not providing the United States with as much backing over the Iran war as the president believed it should. The Conversation · Mar 27
Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount Cutting battery and EV subsidies would help pay for a coalition plan to halve the fuel excise amid a surge in oil prices caused by the Iran war. AAP · Mar 27
Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes. AAP · Mar 24
AI will tell you Australia’s fuel reserve is in the US. But is that even true? Australia does not have a government-backed stockpile, experts say, and even if we did still store oil in the US, it would not be much The Guardian - AU · Mar 23
View from The Hill: One Nation’s performance in SA will send shivers down Angus Taylor’s spine for Farrer campaign As he looks to his own coming wrestle with One Nation in the May 9 Farrer byelection, Angus Taylor can only take from Saturday’s South Australian result a sense of deep trepidation. The Conversation · Mar 22
One Nation forecast to become federal opposition: poll A new poll has shown the coalition slipping to as low as nine seats in federal parliament as One Nation surges in support among voters. AAP · Mar 20
Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’? Former Treasury Secretary and chair of the Henry Tax Review, Ken Henry, has described the intergenerational injustice built into Australia’s tax system as an intentional “act of bastardry”. The Conversation · Mar 19
Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Farrer is a key test for One Nation vs the Coalition The Farrer by-election on May 9 will be a major test for new Liberal leader Angus Taylor and new Nationals leader Matt Canavan, as well as a real-time measure of One Nation’s surging poll numbers. The Conversation · Mar 16
Polls show federal Labor losing support; One Nation looking strong in Farrer seat poll It’s over two weeks since the United States and Israel began their war on Iran. In the federal Resolve and Morgan polls, Labor has lost support to the Greens and Others, although YouGov has Labor’s vote up one point. Left-wing voters would like Anthony Albanese to oppose the war. The Conversation · Mar 15
AAP · Mar 15 Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low Liberal leader Angus Taylor has launched the party's defence of a key seat ahead of a by-election as the coalition continues to suffer from dire polling.
AAP · Mar 12 Coalition promises 'beautiful' unity after messy splits New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has promised to work closely with his Liberal counterpart in a reunited coalition, despite possible policy disagreements.
The Conversation · Mar 11 View from The Hill: it’s now Canavan v Joyce after the Nationals opt for the radical leadership option Matt Canavan was once Barnaby Joyce’s staffer, and later his closest ally and most vociferous spruiker. Not to mention his best political friend.
The Conversation · Mar 10 View from The Hill: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader, declaring ‘I’m buggered’ Nationals leader David Littleproud has unexpectedly quit his post, declaring he is “buggered” and “out on my feet”.
AAP · Mar 9 One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election Polling shows Pauline Hanson's party has a slight edge with voters in one electorate, weeks out from a by-election challenge.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7 One Nation seeks a foothold in Farrer as it names byelection candidate David Farley will contest the New South Wales seat of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley in May ballot
AAP · Mar 7 Liberals going digital to bring new life to party brand The Liberal Party needs to reach new voters in the digital realm if it is to stand any chance at the next election, federal leader Angus Taylor says.
AAP · Mar 5 Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.
The Conversation · Mar 4 The Liberal Party’s current woes are many. Sidelining Victoria is one of them The recent elevation of Angus Taylor to leader of the Liberal Party generated an expected avalanche of commentary. The reactions ranged over most points of the compass. In some, Taylor was depicted as a final leadership throw of the dice to avert the slide of the Liberals towards electoral oblivion.…
AAP · Mar 3 'Thoughtless offending' blamed for Liberal poll rout The Liberal Party alienated immigrants, young people and women during its calamitous 2025 election campaign, which a review describes as its worst in history.
The Conversation · Mar 3 View from The Hill: Leaked election review slates Dutton while highlighting Liberals’ longer term intractable problems In an example of short-term thinking, the Liberal Party’s federal executive decided on Friday to bury its election review. But it was unable to cremate it.