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Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals need to reconnect with Australians who deserted them, Sussan Ley says as her election as the party's first female leader signals an era of refreshment.

AAP · May 12, 2025

The Liberals are about to select Peter Dutton’s replacement. Here’s who is in the running

The ballot for new leadership is not just a contest between individuals, but a struggle for the party’s future direction in the wake of resounding defeat

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2025

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

After settling a leadership battle, the Nationals have a broader fight on their hands as they debate whether to continue backing a key climate target.

AAP · May 11, 2025

Afternoon Update: defeated MPs cast blame; Angus Taylor joins Liberal leadership race; Nicolas Cage v Nick Cave

Recriminations continue within Coalition and Greens over disastrous results as James Paterson points to ‘Trump effect’

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2025

Regaining trust: duel to decide future Liberal leader

Deputy leader Sussan Ley and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor have emerged as the two contenders to lead the Liberal Party after its devastating election defeat.

AAP · May 9, 2025

Grattan on Friday: Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice, as Jacinta Price defects from Nationals

By late last week it was clear Labor would win the election, but it came as more of a surprise when Peter Dutton lost the Queensland seat of Dickson he’d held since 2001.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

Albanese, Trump in 'very warm' election triumph chat

Tariffs and AUKUS were among issues discussed between the prime minister and US President Donald Trump following Labor's big election victory.

AAP · May 5, 2025

‘The chicken ain’t squawking’: the best quotes of Australian election night 2025

An unprecedented Labor win sparked stirring words of victory from the party, and dejected – and sometimes feisty – words from the defeated

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2025

Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australian election. Will it prove decisive?

Donald Trump is everywhere, inescapable. His return to power in the United States was always going to have some impact on the Australian federal election. The question was how disruptive he would be.

The Conversation · Apr 30, 2025

Dutton promises to get tough on Top End crime

Peter Dutton has talked tough on crime in a visit to the Top End, after making housing- and healthcare-related election promises in Queensland.

AAP · Apr 26, 2025