The Latest Breaking News from David Littleproud

Barnaby Joyce, old-style populist and controversy magnet, has gone from the Nationals leadership. In his place is Queenslander David Littleproud, a move that indicates a desire for at least the appearance of change in the party.

The idea of nuclear power in Australia has been hotly debated for decades. Most of this discussion has been unproductive, focusing on symbolism and identity politics rather than the realities of energy policy. For that reason alone, we should welcome the commitment by opposition party leaders David Littleproud and Peter…

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rewarded conservative allies on a significantly reshuffled front bench that also increases the representation of women.

Angus Taylor will take the key shadow treasury post in a 24-member shadow cabinet containing 10 women and six Nationals.

Angus Taylor becomes shadow treasurer, but Alex Hawke gets no position in a shadow cabinet with 10 women

The federal government is laying blame for Australia's current gas crisis at the feet of the Coalition, accusing it of botching energy policy for close to a decade and leaving Australians in the cold this winter.

Bowen blames decade of inaction on renewables and limitations on gas trigger for preventing a swifter fix

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has reiterated that the so-called gas trigger is not the answer for a short-term crisis to counter soaring prices.

Liberal leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud have announced the opposition frontbench after losing government on May 21.