MP's defamation evidence 'illogical and self-serving' A Liberal senator "just didn't care" that claims she made about the head of an Aboriginal land council were wrong, a defamation trial has been told. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Senator rejects blame for remote Indigenous plight An outspoken Liberal senator has denied being involved in a coup against an Aboriginal land council boss, who she accused of failing communities. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Senator denies 'abuse of power' in council ouster claim A Liberal senator has admitted relying on "say so" before allegedly defaming the head of a large NT Aboriginal land council over a claimed vote of dismissal. AAP · Oct 24, 2025
Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes' The head of one of the NT's largest Indigenous land councils says a senator targeted him for political reasons by "escalating" claims he was sacked. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition Political lies and misinformation derailed the voice debate, says an architect of the Uluru Statement, but the 6.2 million 'yes' voters give a reason for hope. AAP · Oct 22, 2025
'Security concern' for senator in defamation trial Police were called to a court a where outspoken Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is on trial for allegedly defaming the boss of an Aboriginal land council. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal An alleged plot to oust an Aboriginal land council chief executive led to Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defaming him in a media release, a court has heard. AAP · Oct 19, 2025
'We want him to stay': Joyce urged to stick with Nats Barnaby Joyce has signalled his intention to leave the National Party, but its leader says the former deputy prime minister still has a crucial role to play. AAP · Oct 18, 2025
Hastie left with a Scarr in Liberals immigration spat The coalition's immigration lead wants cooler heads to prevail in the migration intake debate after weeks of inflammatory comments from Liberal colleagues. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
'Fight Labor': Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
View from The Hill: Can Sussan Ley avoid Brendan Nelson’s fate? When you look at Sussan Ley’s predicament, you can’t help thinking of Brendan Nelson. The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025
Senior Liberal backs rogue MP's immigration stance Despite the coalition shedding frontbenchers, a senior MP has backed her party leader as the Liberals recover from their "dismal state". AAP · Oct 4, 2025
Andrew Hastie quits Ley’s shadow cabinet, saying he was excluded from immigration policy role Liberal rebel Andrew Hastie has quit the shadow cabinet, declaring he could not serve there because Sussan Ley had told him he would have no role in formulating the opposition’s immigration policy. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025
Liberal hoses down leader talk, defends outspoken posts Conservative pin-up Andrew Hastie has ruled out a tilt at the Liberal leadership, saying he's focused on policy despite his rhetoric putting some MPs offside. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Demoted Liberal backs Ley rival as internal rift widens Liberal leader Sussan Ley is under growing pressure from members of her backbench as a breakaway faction backs Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Kirk the name on many lips at conservative conference A number of speakers at a Conservative Political Action Conference heartily praised assassinated American activist Charlie Kirk.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025 Gina Rinehart among donors to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s defamation battle Chief executive officer of the Central Land Council alleges the CLP senator defamed him in a media release
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has announced a wider-than-expected shadow ministry reshuffle and expanded the coalition's leadership group.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025 Afternoon Update: Australia’s biggest gas project greenlit to 2070; Islamophobic hate laid bare; and embracing your lameness The Albanese government says it has agreed on conditions to protect world heritage-listed rock art near the Woodside plant
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound' Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.
The Conversation · Sep 11, 2025 Grattan on Friday: Sussan Ley hasn’t solved her Jacinta Price problem – it may just become bigger It says everything about the Liberals that the fracas over Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s comments about Indian immigrants became a proxy for the longer-term, debilitating battle over the party’s leadership and identity.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Unshackled senator to 'speak up' as ambitions on ice The dumping of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from shadow cabinet is only likely to make the ambitious Territorian more outspoken.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025 Morning Mail: who is funding our thinktanks, Donald Trump ally shot in US, Tim Wilson’s costly sharemarket bet Australian thinktanks divided over funding transparency; rightwing US figure Charlie Kirk shot in Utah
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga A senior Liberal is calling for the party to move on and focus on key issues for voters after a damaging saga that began with a colleague's migration comments.
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025 Sussan Ley sacks Jacinta Price after she refuses to declare leadership loyalty Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has sacked Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from the shadow ministry, citing the senator’s failure to endorse her leadership as well as her refusal to apologise over her comment about Indian immigrants.