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The NSW government could lose its hold on power, with a key independent threatening to withdraw his support over Premier Dominic Perrottet's comments on transgender people in sport.

Dominic Perrottet's minority government is under threat by a Sydney MP over comments on transgender athletes but Labor says the issue should be left to voters.

For months there has been a great deal of debate about Scott Morrison’s “character”.

Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce stands by a candidate who said "one way to avoid domestic violence is to marry well" in a now-deleted social media post.

The attorney general said changes were not being considered, despite the issue now being front and centre in the Coalition’s campaign

During the leaders’ debate, Scott Morrison touted his online safety credentials. Meanwhile, he backs a candidate who used social media to demonise trans people.

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor Leader Anthony Albanese faced off in a pay-to-watch debate last night, and experts are warning that China could have a military base in the Solomon Islands within four weeks. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Members of the NSW government and opposition have been scrambling to air their opinions on trans women in sport.

The views of the Liberal candidate for Warringah echo those of trans-exclusionary radical feminist online spaces.

Dominic Perrottet says he agrees with Prime Minister Scott Morrison that controversial Liberal Warringah candidate Katherine Deves should not be "silenced" over social media posts about transgender people.

The prime minister wants the Liberal Party candidate for Warringah to be the Israel Folau of the 2022 federal election.