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Libs select ‘another bloke’ for Cook

Simon Kennedy has been chosen as the Liberal candidate for the Cook by-election, Anthony Albanese announces a $2 billion green energy fund, and Andrew Laming will be forced to pay back parliamentary travel expenses.

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Consultant Simon Kennedy has been pre-selected by the Liberals to contest former prime minister Scott Morrison's seat of Cook ahead of an upcoming by-election.

Liberals pick management consultant Simon Kennedy for Cook byelection

Liberals pick management consultant Simon Kennedy for Cook byelection

The party misses the chance to have a female candidate in the safe seat vacated by former prime minister Scott Morrison

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Simon Kennedy to run for former PM Morrison's seat

Liberal Party faithful have pre-selected Simon Kennedy to contest the federal seat of Cook at a by-election triggered by the resignation of Scott Morrison.

What does it all mean? An array of Dunkley takes

Is Dunkley a great result for the Liberals or a terrible one? Did race-baiting backfire or play no part? Or does the whole thing mean nothing at all?

Post-Dunkley, an early federal election must look tempting to Labor

What Peter Dutton and the right were looking for in Dunkley — an inversion of support — simply didn’t happen.

Dutton needs a Plan B. It involves going where few Liberals have gone before

The Dunkley by-election result suggests Peter Dutton needs to find some policies. The problem for the Coalition is that’s never been its wheelhouse.

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BoM’s billion-dollar IT spend

BoM’s billion-dollar IT spend

The Bureau of Meteorology spent nearly a billion dollars on a computer upgrade, undercover cops are alleged to have helped radicalise a 13-year-old ‘fixated’ on ISIS, and Australian news might be about to disappear off Facebook (again).

Silence on progress of authority to help Hunter stay a powerhouse

Silence on progress of authority to help Hunter stay a powerhouse

'We only have one chance to get this right'

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Newcastle's maritime history deserves to be celebrated and on display

Newcastle's maritime history deserves to be celebrated and on display

'This history shouldn't be stored away somewhere.'

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Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has denied suggestions the federal government is taking anything for granted after retaining the seat of Dunkley at a by-election.

Albanese says Liberal party lost Dunkley byelection because it ran a ‘fear campaign’ and is ‘dominated by blokes’

Albanese says Liberal party lost Dunkley byelection because it ran a ‘fear campaign’ and is ‘dominated by blokes’

Prime minister says voters rejected opposition’s ‘negativity’ as Labor’s Jodie Belyea wins Victorian seat

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Dan Tehan condemns ‘big Australia’ policy but won’t reveal Coalition’s immigration plan

Dan Tehan condemns ‘big Australia’ policy but won’t reveal Coalition’s immigration plan

Shadow immigration minister wants ‘better Australia’ but refuses to say what level of migration Coalition would pursue in government

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Libs eye slash to immigration, foreign student intake

Libs eye slash to immigration, foreign student intake

The opposition is working on a policy to cut Australia's migration intake, with immigration spokesman Dan Tehan saying 1.5 million over four years is too high.

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PM says Dutton’s team ‘dominated by blokes’ – as it happened

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Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

The Liberals say they're in striking distance of winning Dunkley at the next poll after Labor retained the seat at a by-election, albeit with a reduced margin.

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Dunkley shows the Liberal party’s ‘more of the same’ is not a path to government

Labor cannot afford to be complacent but if Dutton can’t win a seat after 13 interest rate rises then maybe the strategy needs a rethink?

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Dunkley byelection: Labor’s Jodie Belyea triumphs but Liberals win modest swing

Liberal candidate Nathan Conroy wins swing of more than 3% but well short of the 6.3% required, leaving Belyea as the newest federal MP

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Labor claims victory as Liberal swing falls short – as it happened

Jodie Belyea retains seat for Labor as Liberal frontbencher Sussan Ley tries to play down result

'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

An Australian offshore wind pioneer urges less politics and more investment in a nation that's been "smug" about energy for far too long.

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Voters turn out for byelection; tributes to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies – as it happened

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PM's birthday wish granted as Labor retain Dunkley

Labor is projected to retain the Melbourne federal seat of Dunkley despite a swing to the Liberals as both parties talked down their chances before the vote.

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Peter Dutton’s pre-Dunkley detainee scare blew up, but cost of living is the real electoral dynamite

The opposition leader’s line of attack in question time came unstuck, but it was an irresponsible ploy all the same

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Afternoon Update: Meta to stop paying Australian publishers for news; Linda White dies; and the best LGBTQ+ shows ever made

Current contracts with publishers that expire this year will not be renewed by technology giant

Mystery around locations of native forestry grow plan

The location of native forest parcels slated to be logged in Tasmania under a Liberal government election pledge may not be made public during the campaign.

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