Nationals urged to recognise wider views Darren Chester will take on Barnaby Joyce for the Nationals leadership, saying the views of some party colleagues had impacted the election result. AAP · May 26, 2022
‘Time for change’: Darren Chester confirms he will challenge Barnaby Joyce for Nationals leadership Former veterans affairs minister says ‘it’s important we listen to the message we received over the weekend from the Australian people’ The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022
‘Devastated’ Morrison reveals what’s next after stunning election defeat Former prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken out following his brutal election defeat, saying he's "going back to being a quiet Australian in the Shire". The New Daily · May 26, 2022
Amid the rubble of election defeat, are claims of a dying net zero agenda credible? Barnaby Joyce ponders ditching net zero, while Matt Canavan’s claim the climate goal is ‘a failed agenda’ globally dismissed as ‘laughably untrue’ The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022
After many false dawns, Australians finally voted for stronger climate action. Here's why this election was different Before the 2019 federal election, many people expected Australia would vote for faster climate action. That, of course, didn’t happen. But just three years later, the climate election arrived at last. The question is – what changed? The Conversation · May 25, 2022
Barnaby Joyce's leadership of Nationals hangs in the balance, as deputy David Littleproud circles David Littleproud's backers say he is the best person to "unite the party" as the Coalition looks to rebuild itself in opposition. ABC News · May 25, 2022
Rural News Corp paper delivers sharp rebuke to Barnaby Joyce over Nationals’ climate ‘deniers’ ‘Bible of the bush’ urges party to concede global heating is real as Darren Chester compares Joyce’s boast about retaining seats to a surgeon saying an operation succeeded when ‘the patient died’ The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022
The Herald's Opinion: Labor must resolve container terminal storm THE HERALD'S OPINION: The foreign ownership issue needs resolving sooner rather than later. Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2022
Liberals must shun ‘conspiracy theorists’ of climate wars, moderate Andrew Bragg says Sussan Ley tipped to be Peter Dutton’s deputy as conservatives call for shift to the right The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022
Newcastle port left at the altar after government dumped container terminal announcement The stage was set and a giant freight container-shaped cake ordered to celebrate the announcement of $250 million in federal funding to help establish a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle. Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2022
PM says ‘no change’ on Taiwan – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022
Morning mail: AEC dismisses Palmer claims, Coalition leadership moves, Boris Johnson party photos Tuesday: Australian Electoral Commission says there is no evidence to support United Australia party’s accusation votes were taken home. Plus: Australia’s most diverse parliament The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022
Hells Gates Dam in north Queensland likely to be delayed as Labor signals more consultation needed The future of the Hells Gates Dam in north Queensland is under a cloud with the new Labor government set to delay the $5.4 billion project in favour of further consultation. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Nationals leadership contest to be decided as Matt Canavan calls net zero a 'failed agenda' The National Party could have a new leader as early as next week as Barnaby Joyce's leadership is put to a vote and the party room wrestles with its future "barking from the wilderness in opposition". ABC News · May 23, 2022
The New Daily · May 23, 2022 Paul Bongiorno: It won’t be easy for Anthony Albanese, but he says he’s up for it At his first news conference as the newly sworn in Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese assured the nation he was ready for the top job.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Anthony Albanese meeting with Joe Biden and Quad leaders in first full day as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces his first major test as Australia's new Prime Minister, spending his first full day in office on the world stage. He will meet with US President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for Quad meetings.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022 Barnaby Joyce says all is well with the Nationals’ vote – but a deeper dive suggests trouble lies ahead Party leader is talking up its election success, but a closer look at the numbers shows their competition is increasing
The Conversation · May 23, 2022 View from The Hill: Government exits amid shredding snowstorm, Labor ministers make staged entry The transition from one government to another involves a democratic miracle and a physical mess.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022 Nationals could dump Barnaby Joyce over net zero stance with Peter Dutton set to lead Liberals Sussan Ley or Jane Hume likely to be deputy Liberal leader as Coalition continues to grapple with election fallout
Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2022 Sunk at the last minute: the $250m Port of Newcastle container terminal package The Morrison government came within 24 hours of unveiling a $250 million infrastructure package to support the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle but dumped the commitment over concerns that it would be seen as promoting Chinese interests in Australia.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Michael McCormack says Coalition election result would have been better if he, not Barnaby Joyce, led Nationals The former deputy prime minister is yet to declare if he will nominate for the Nationals leadership, but says the Coalition would have done better if he was in charge.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022 Barnaby Joyce signals Nationals could drop support for net zero emissions Party leader refuses to rule out split from Liberals, saying it’s a ‘decision for both parties’ but his ‘preference’ is for Coalition to continue
Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2022 From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say We're a broad church here at ACM.
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022 Michael McCormack suggests Barnaby Joyce’s unpopularity in inner city contributed to Coalition’s loss Former Nationals leader says he was ‘very popular’ in inner city and that mixed messages on net zero emissions ‘didn’t help’
Reuters · May 22, 2022 Australia's Labor to retake power after 9 years, independents may hold sway Australia's Labor Party will form the country's next government on Monday, as unprecedented support for the Greens and climate-focussed independents ended nearly a decade of rule by the conservative coalition.