The Latest Breaking News from Keith Pitt

The Nationals have good election prospects - but this does not guarantee Joyce's leadership

While the Liberal and Labor parties each face several nail-biting contests, the Nationals have fewer immediate concerns in this federal election.

The Conversation · May 1, 2022

Jack Dempsey runs as independent as Hinkler voters rate federal election issues

A "safe" federal LNP seat has become an unexpected battleground where a former state government minister hopes to steal victory from his old party. Here are the issues voters say will matter most.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

Miner will ‘pursue all avenues’ to overturn rejection of coal exploration licence in Queensland

Fox Resources statement sparks calls for candidates to outline positions ahead of federal election

The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022

What would following Australia’s ‘leadership’ on the climate crisis actually look like?

The Morrison government is touting their climate credentials but analysts say following Australia’s path would see 3C or more of global heating

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022

Santos secures licence for Dorado oil find

A major new oil project off Western Australia is a significant step for fuel security at a time of intense international volatility, the government says.

AAP · Apr 5, 2022

Oil and gas lobby boss to head Murray-Darling Basin Authority, as former LNP politician set to chair river study

A gas lobbyist and a former LNP politician have been appointed to Murray-Darling Basin roles only days out from the federal election being called.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2022

Pru Goward among six Liberal-linked appointments by Coalition to Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Concerns sparked of repeat of 2019 when one in five named for government bodies before election called had Liberal or National ties

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2022

Rare earths investment refines reputation

Federal backing for a rare earths refinery is expected to boost Australia's status as a world-leading source of critical minerals.

AAP · Apr 4, 2022

New gas, technologies key to energy future

Vast gas reserves, technologies and new critical minerals projects will power economic growth and meet future energy needs, according to the budget blueprint.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

Coalition went ‘directly’ to Whitehaven to purchase coal for Ukraine

Keith Pitt denies previous donations to Liberal party played a role while another coalminer says it wasn’t contacted regarding 70,000-tonne shipment

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2022