Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving. AAP · Jun 21
One Nation opposes measures that make a difference to working people, Albanese says Pauline Hanson criticised by PM as opposition leader Angus Taylor urges members not to defect, arguing One Nation wants to ‘blow this country up’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 21
A Canberra tragedy that sparked a multimillion-dollar legacy Former Canberra comedian James O'Loghlin has written a very Canberra story. The Canberra Times · Jun 18
FED:Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues. AAP · Jun 18
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics Despite being one of the Liberals’ strongest performers, frontbencher Jonno Duniam is quitting politics by the end of this year – and leaving with some regrets. The Conversation · Jun 18
Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they’re still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan. The Conversation · Jun 16
Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 15
Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists amid Middle East crisis Prime minister flags an announcement after deliberations of cabinet’s expenditure review committee The Guardian - AU · Jun 15
Two polls have Labor third on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election With the Victorian state election in late November, two polls have Labor sinking to third on primary votes, behind One Nation and the Coalition. Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s net approval is below -35 in both polls. The Conversation · Jun 15
View from The Hill: Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam Opposition leader Angus Taylor is losing one of his most effective shadow ministers, Jonno Duniam, who will quit parliament this year, citing family reasons and “exhaustion”. The Conversation · Jun 14
Fresh warnings migration cuts could make housing worse Migration levels need to be tailored for housing levels, but dramatic decreases will make the situation worse, the federal government says. AAP · Jun 14
Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam to quit politics, says leadership spill ‘started to really wear on me’ Tasmanian senator says he feels he is ‘letting down the team’ but needs to prioritise family The Guardian - AU · Jun 14
Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues One of the Liberal Party's rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM. AAP · Jun 13
NSW lifts drone ban over Sydney beach after shark attack – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 13
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12 Labor and the Coalition must force Pauline Hanson to ‘please explain’ her policies if they are to win back voters Her strongest supporters don’t care that her positions often don’t make sense, but first-time One Nation voters could swing back if the party faced more scrutiny
AAP · Jun 11 FED:Liberals have 'no plan' to share spoils with Hanson Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has struck down a colleague's suggestion to make a deal with One Nation to avoid splitting the vote between right-wing parties.
AAP · Jun 10 FED:Libs have 'no plan' to carve out seats with One Nation Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and other senior Liberals have poured water on a colleague's suggestion they should make a deal with Pauline Hanson.
AAP · Jun 10 Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.
The Canberra Times · Jun 10 'I know it seems a bit weird': Liberals pass motion backing 'noble mission' of the APS Mark Parton wants to fix the party's messaging.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 10 Why Is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation The Most Popular Party In Australia Right Now? One Nation is now the most popular party in the nation, according to a recent poll. We're unpacking why,
The Canberra Times · Jun 9 Dog-whistling on migration won't stop the rise of the right Is Labor's migration pivot just a bandage on a much deeper wound?
The Canberra Times · Jun 9 Someone, anyone, step up to ward off Hanson It's never safe to assume someone is unelectable. Just look at history.
The Conversation · Jun 9 View from The Hill: Tony Abbott to tour the country, trying to energise Liberals Tony Abbott, the Liberals’ new activist federal president, is preparing to convene meetings around the country in an effort to drum up membership and support for the struggling party.
The Conversation · Jun 8 One Nation takes primary vote lead in Newspoll as Albanese’s ratings slump to record low Newspoll corroborates two polls I reported last week that had One Nation first on primary votes, although only by one point in Newspoll instead of three points in the YouGov and Redbridge polls.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 5 PM celebrates Australian journalism the same day regional news bulletin is cut in half The government insists the future of regional media is critical to democracy, as nightly news bulletin cut in half.