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Gender balance calls for coalition parties

Liberal Party and Nationals leaders appear to have rejected calls for gender quotas despite female voters abandoning the coalition at the federal election.

AAP

Net zero nuance: commentary on decarbonising the grid misses the mark on batteries and nuclear

One claim from the past week is based on a nuclear plant that hasn’t been built and another confuses the role of battery storage

The Guardian - AU

Bipartisan backing has Newcastle's container plan in ship shape

Both sides of politics appear to see the logic in diversifying NSW's largest coal port into the future.

Newcastle Herald

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'Bedwetters' stopped Newcastle container terminal funding announcement: MP

Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud admits it was a mistake by the former Coalition government not to announce a $250million funding package for a Newcastle Container Terminal - but he insists that Labor now fund the project, which is considered essential for the Hunter's economic diversification.

Newcastle Herald

Qld mayor urged to quit after drunk crash

Redlands community members and politicians are calling for Mayor Karen Williams to quit after she crashed her car while drink-driving last week.

AAP

Nationals won’t back a bigger medium-term emissions cut, David Littleproud says

‘Big hand of government’ isn’t needed to drive transition, Nationals leader says

The Guardian - AU

Greens hit back at proposed power plan

Adam Bandt has labelled the Australian energy market "a broken system" after companies withheld power due to supply not being in their economic interest.

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The Nationals suddenly find themselves with a new leader and in opposition. So where to now?

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 Conversation

If the opposition wants a mature discussion about nuclear energy, start with a carbon price. Without that, nuclear is wildly uncompetitive

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…

The Conversation

David Littleproud’s coal case study to defend Coalition energy policy is something of a credibility stretch

Even if Millmerran power station’s carbon capture plan succeeds, it will only eliminate 2.1% of emissions. Plus: nuclear still costlier than renewables

The Guardian - AU

Bowen says ‘no silver bullet’ to lower prices as energy market operator given power to buy and store gas

Increasing spare electricity capacity and the development of a transition plan to reduce emissions among decisions at ‘very collegiate’ energy ministers meeting

The Guardian - AU

Short-term fix to gas crisis is to bring coal plants online, Resources Minister Madeleine King says

New Resources Minister Madeleine King says restoring ageing coal plants that went offline due to unexpected outages would provide quick relief to the east coast gas crisis.

ABC News

David Littleproud says Coalition must 'take its medicine' after former ministers booted from frontbench

The new Nationals leader says the Coalition must heed the message of the election and change, following the demotion of Scott Morrison's closest allies from the shadow cabinet.

ABC News

Conservatives, women and Nationals promoted to new Dutton team

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

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View from The Hill: Ten women in shadow cabinet, and Nationals grab trade job

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

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton sidelines Scott Morrison allies in shadow cabinet as Nationals take six spots

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

ABC News

Energy Minister Chris Bowen blames Coalition for Australia's gas crisis, says 'gas trigger' not the answer

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.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen says Labor ‘actively managing’ energy crisis as Dutton criticises response

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

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Gas trigger not short-term solution: Bowen

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.

AAP

Dutton puts women, new faces on frontbench

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

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: threatened species plans scrapped, Depp v Heard verdict, Sheryl Sandberg quits

Thursday: Coalition scrapped recovery plans for 176 threatened animals, plants and habitat. Plus: jury finds in favour of Johnny Depp in defamation case

The Conversation

With diesel $2 a litre and a new leader, the Nationals could pivot on climate to focus on energy independence

You might look at the recent election result and conclude it was a reasonable one for the National Party. Its MPs held their seats despite several swings against them, and gained strength within the Coalition, after the Liberal Party suffered major losses.

ABC News

David Littleproud becomes new National Party leader, as the once junior coalition partner flexes its muscles

David Littleproud becomes leader of the National Party and, while not facing the same existential crisis as the Liberals, has to find the right way to lead a party at its own crossroads.

AAP

Joyce planned 'transition' from leadership

New Nationals leader David Littleproud says taking the party's top job was no reflection on his predecessor as he begins cabinet negotiations with the Liberals.

The Guardian - AU

PM says ministry has more women than any other in history – as it happened

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