Here is what the Liberal party could learn from the Conservatives under David Cameron The former UK prime minister modernised the Tories on climate and diversity. My party should do the same The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022
Australian voters have sent Peter Dutton a clear message; he would be silly to miss the cue Dutton’s choice to continue a policy of wrecking in energy highlights the challenge Albanese has in seeking to end the destructive decade The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022
NSW Liberal MP uses parliamentary privilege to accuse party members of corruption In claims referred to Icac, Ray Williams told parliament senior Liberal members were ‘paid significant funds’ by developer The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022
Colombia: president-elect looks to build governing coalition President-elect Gustavo Petro, who has vowed to lift up Colombia’s poor and disenfranchised, has won the support of an influential party of the establishment as he tries to build a majority coalition in Congress The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
Tasmania's upper house passes legislation to impose harsher penalties on protesters Tasmania's upper house effectively passes legislation to impose harsher penalties for protesters and organisations that obstruct workers or cause a "serious risk". Here's what it means for a state with environmental protest woven into its identity. ABC News · Jun 23, 2022
Australian authorities declare final results after election Authorities are to declare the final seat in a greener, more fragmented Australian Parliament following May 21 elections The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Tasmanian government spent $700k on COVID-19 hotel — only for it to never be used The Tasmanian government is accused of wasting more than $700,000 of taxpayer money upgrading a motel owned by a Liberal Party member, before abandoning plans to use it as a COVID-19 management site. ABC News · Jun 16, 2022
It’s been called the worst job in politics. Can Peter Dutton buck the trend? Like former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Peter Dutton found party stardom in the immigration portfolio. The two men’s contest for the leadership back in 2018 wasn’t the result of any huge demand for change among voters. It happened because they were popular within the Liberal Party’s base, or at least… The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022
Human Brick House David Pocock Has Wrestled An ACT Senate Seat From The Liberal Party He won the seat off outgoing Senator Zed Seselja weeks after the election. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 14, 2022
Scott Morrison divides even after fall as Minister faces axe Scott Morrison's defeat left the parliamentary Liberal Party at a historic low – and now it seems he's doing more damage on the bounce. The New Daily · Jun 13, 2022
Consultation to start on SA Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of 2023 launch South Australian Attorney-General Kyam Maher wants to begin talks on a state version of the First Nations Voice to Parliament ahead of a launch of the body next year. ABC News · Jun 13, 2022
WA Liberals pledge change including a shake-up of the preselection process after election wipe-out The Liberal Party's proposed changes include a shake-up to the preselection process in the wake of its disastrous federal poll results that followed years of poor performance at the state level. ABC News · Jun 12, 2022
Clubs, organistations with Tasmanian Liberal patrons on receiving end of pre-election cash splash Tasmanian Liberal MPs were patrons or members of at least seven organisations that won taxpayer-funded grants after pre-election promises — but the government is adamant the local community does not expect organisations to be ineligible "simply because a candidate is a patron". ABC News · Jun 10, 2022
Malcolm Roberts says a rule change at the WHO 'would have decimated' Australia's sovereignty. Is he correct? The One Nation senator has continued to push the baseless claim that Australia could be forced to adopt restrictive health measures by the World Health Organization. ABC News · Jun 9, 2022
ABC News · Jun 9, 2022 WA Liberals report finds widespread branch stacking and manipulation of preselections A leaked review of Liberal Party membership records in WA, conducted in the wake of the party's abysmal performance at last year's state election, reveals widespread branch stacking and manipulation of state preselections.
The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022 Sussan Ley says she is listening to women who rejected the Liberals. But will she hear what they are saying? Sussan Ley, deputy leader of the Liberal Party and shadow minister for women, has been given a difficult task: bring women voters back to the Liberal Party. This will be no mean feat, given widespread acknowledgement they played a significant role in the Morrison government’s defeat.
ABC News · Jun 8, 2022 Liberal politician scores $150k grant for rowing club where daughter is a member A taxpayer-funded grant promised by a Tasmanian Liberal candidate during the 2021 state election funnelled $150,000 into the rowing club where her daughter was a member.
AAP · Jun 8, 2022 SA Liberals look to recruit more women The South Australian Liberal Party has formed a task force to look at ways to get more women involved in politics.
ABC News · Jun 7, 2022 SA Liberal Party launches task force to engage more women A Liberal Party member who considered running as an independent has joined a task force reviewing how the party can better support women.
ABC News · Jun 6, 2022 Former WA premier Colin Barnett says Labor set to hold power for decade, calls for trans-continental gas pipeline Anthony Albanese's election as Prime Minister likely heralds a "decade of Labor" in power, Colin Barnett says, adding his old party is in a "desperate situation" at a federal and state level.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 6, 2022 We’ve Figured Out What Peter Dutton’s Seven Horcruxes Are Now All We Need Is A Chosen One Some call him Peter Dutton, Leader of the Liberal Party and some call him the Dark Lord who hath risen to rule over the Death Eaters. No matter what words you use to describe the man whose insides are dark and nasty, you have to at least admit that his…
ABC News · Jun 6, 2022 Chelsey Potter 'strongly considering' run as independent after Liberals choose Jack Batty as Bragg by-election candidate The Liberal Party has chosen a male candidate to run for the seat of Bragg in the upcoming South Australian by-election, prompting a former Liberal female staffer to give serious consideration to an independent run.
AAP · Jun 5, 2022 Dutton denies Morrison allies demoted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton denies former prime minister Scott Morrison's key allies were demoted in a reshuffle, saying the Liberal Party must rebuild.
The Conversation · Jun 5, 2022 Young Australian voters helped swing the election – and could do it again next time The 2022 federal election saw a significant move away from the two major parties, with a host of independent and Greens candidates taking seats from Labor and the Coalition.
The New Daily · Jun 2, 2022 Revenge served cold for Liberal factional kingpin blamed for election wipeout Factional kingpin Alex Hawke made a career out of exploiting divisions in the Liberal Party. Now the shoe is on the other foot.