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With diesel $2 a litre and a new leader, the Nationals could pivot on climate to focus on energy independence

You might look at the recent election result and conclude it was a reasonable one for the National Party. Its MPs held their seats despite several swings against them, and gained strength within the Coalition, after the Liberal Party suffered major losses.

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2022

Who is Sussan Ley? Who is Perin Davey? Here's a look at the Coalition's female deputy leaders

In the wake of the election, voices within Liberal and National ranks cried out for the parties to reconnect with women. Here are two women tasked with leading that charge.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Michael Pascoe: Time to chill about the election – we’re only regaining balance

For the reasonable among those whose first preference was for the Coalition, relax – Australia is doing its regular rebalancing act around the centre.

The New Daily · May 31, 2022

New Australian opposition leader says China 'biggest issue'

Former Defense Minister Peter Dutton has been chosen to lead Australia’s conservative opposition following the party’s election defeat nine days ago

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Peter Dutton becomes the new Liberal Party leader, as the Coalition enters the wilderness

Peter Dutton becomes Liberal leader as the party takes its first steps forward out of government. So, who is the new Opposition Leader?

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Peter Dutton elected new Liberal Party leader, Sussan Ley becomes deputy leader

Peter Dutton says as newly-elected Opposition Leader he will focus on Australians in suburban areas and has asked people to "form their own judgement" of him. Deputy leader Sussan Ley says the party is determined to win back the trust and votes of women.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Canberra Liberals take stock as Zed Seselja faces losing ACT Senate seat to independent David Pocock

Senator Zed Seselja is yet to concede, but the Canberra Liberals are already taking stock of the loss at the federal level and its implications for their branch going forward.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

Liberal, National parties set to decide leadership positions following federal election loss

The Coalition parties will today vote on who should lead them in the wake of the election. The Liberals' meeting appears set to be a simple one, but the Nationals will have a three-way contest.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

Queenslander Dutton elected Liberal leader

A one-time police officer, Queenslander Peter Dutton, is the new leader of the federal parliamentary wing of the Liberal Party.

AAP · May 29, 2022

View from The Hill: Peter Dutton faces his own 'long march'

A few weeks ago Peter Dutton would have been contemplating, in the event of the Morrison government’s likely defeat, contesting the Liberal leadership against Josh Frydenberg and probably losing.

The Conversation · May 29, 2022