Senior Liberal steps down after ICAC hearing call A senior NSW Liberal politician has stepped down after being called to front a corruption inquiry, saying he does not want to cause unnecessary distraction. AAP · Jul 3
View from The Hill: Even when they’re doing quite well, Liberals find a way to put their foot in it The Liberals, it seems, can’t resist returning to damaging infighting even in the one part of the country where things have been going quite encouragingly for them. The Conversation · Jun 30
View from The Hill: Liberals now wedged in tunnel, staring at a sinkhole The Liberal Party reminds one of that cumbersome machine, nicknamed Florence, that became stuck (twice) in a tunnel in the Snowy 2.0 project. The Conversation · Jun 29
Liberals 'stuck in the past' as party hits new poll low The federal opposition has fallen further in public support, as one frontbencher calls for the Liberal Party to undergo an overhaul. AAP · Jun 29
Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks. AAP · Jun 27
Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation A state Liberal MP has been told to apologise or face a "harder" option after her assault allegation against the party's former leader was not substantiated. AAP · Jun 26
Church may be forced to front election influence probe A Christian sect and a conservative action group could be compelled to front a parliamentary inquiry over their influence on the 2025 federal election. AAP · Jun 25
Liberal stalwart and defector dead after short illness Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Liberal Party has "lost a fine servant" in Teena McQueen, who died following a short and severe illness. AAP · Jun 24
Romania's nominated PM fails confidence vote Romania is in the grip of a political crisis after the prime minister-designate failed to win a vote of confidence in a late night sitting of parliament. AAP · Jun 22
QLD:Teen either 'troubled kid' or terror plotter, jury told A teenager's motive when experimenting with homemade explosives was a key issue in deciding if he was preparing for a terrorist attack, a jury has heard. AAP · Jun 22
Teen either 'troubled kid' or terror plotter, jury told A teenager's motive when experimenting with homemade explosives was a key issue in deciding if he was preparing for a terrorist attack, a jury has heard. AAP · Jun 22
Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving. AAP · Jun 21
QLD:Teen terror accused had 'autistic interest' in bombs A boy who shopped for parts to make a bomb had been inspired by a US domestic terrorist and downloaded video of the Christchurch massacre, a jury has been told. AAP · Jun 16
QLD:Teen accused of terror plot over Libs' nuclear policy A teenage boy has pleaded not guilty to preparing a terrorist attack after being accused of preparing homemade explosives targeting a political party and event. AAP · Jun 15
AAP · Jun 15 Teen accused of terror plot over Libs' nuclear policy A teenage boy has pleaded not guilty to preparing a terrorist attack after being accused of preparing homemade explosives targeting a political party and event.
The Conversation · Jun 14 View from The Hill: Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam Opposition leader Angus Taylor is losing one of his most effective shadow ministers, Jonno Duniam, who will quit parliament this year, citing family reasons and “exhaustion”.
AAP · Jun 13 Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues One of the Liberal Party's rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13 NSW lifts drone ban over Sydney beach after shark attack – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jun 10 Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.
The Conversation · Jun 10 Tim Wilson’s book advocates a far more radical overhaul of our tax system than Labor’s budget Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson has thrown himself into fighting the reduction of the capital gains tax discount in Labor’s budget, as well as the abolition of negative gearing on existing properties. But as treasurer Jim Chalmers recently pointed out in parliament, quoting from Wilson’s 2020 book The New Social Contract,…
The Conversation · Jun 10 A right mess: how mining, media and political interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is bankrolling the acquisition of a 9.5% stake in Southern Cross Media by Bruce McWilliam, who worked for Murdoch’s News Corp for nine years and is also a former Seven Network executive.
AAP · Jun 1 FED:Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
AAP · Jun 1 Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
The Conversation · Jun 1 View from The Hill: Could One Nation be the unofficial opposition at the 2028 poll? Despite One Nation having only two House of Representatives seats, politically-savvy observers now believe it is possible the insurgent party could be the de facto opposition that Labor faces in 2028.