The Latest Breaking News from David Littleproud

Linda Burney ’emotional’ as voice bill heads for vote

The final form of the Indigenous voice referendum will be locked in, with the Senate to vote on Monday, leaving a key minister emotional.

The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023

Business groups mount campaign against 'same job, same pay' workplace reforms

Some of Australia's largest employers and small business owners have united to rally against proposed laws that would require labour hire workers doing the same job at the same site to be paid the same as directly employed workers.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2023

Pressure grows on Albanese government to end native forest logging

Exclusive: Labor facing calls from 15 crossbenchers, as well as party insiders, to transition to plantation timber as part of reform to environmental laws

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023

Farmers say taxpayers, importers should pay for rising cost of keeping pests and disease out of Australia

A storm is brewing over who should pay for Australia's biosecurity, with details to be announced on budget night and farmers saying they "are already paying their fair share".

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Nuclear option: Nat's reactor plan for Liddell

David Littleproud calls for a "constructive, honest and mature conversation" about nuclear power

Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023

Jacinta Price’s promotion is a win for the Nationals as Dutton goes all-in on blocking the Indigenous voice

By elevating the voice’s most strident critic the Liberal leader is hardly promoting the good faith referendum debate he promised

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Nationals laud experience of Indigenous shadow minister

Nationals leader David Littleproud says the lived experience of the opposition's new Indigenous Australians spokeswoman will make her a strong representative.

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

Karen Andrews quits shadow cabinet as Dutton reshuffle promotes Jacinta Price to Indigenous affairs

Opposition home affairs spokesperson to sit on backbench before retiring at next election

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Women promoted as Liberals reshuffle frontbench

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a new-look frontbench, with Indigenous senator Jacinta Price elevated to the shadow cabinet.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Farewell Liddell: what to expect when Australia's oldest coal plant closes

After more than five decades, the last operating units of the Liddell coal-fired power station will close this month. The station’s owner, AGL, is Australia’s largest carbon polluter. Liddell’s closure will reduce the company’s emissions by 17%.

The Conversation · Apr 12, 2023