Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention. AAP · Apr 7
Australians buy record number of new EVs – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 7
Australia stands firm on Iran as Trump slams allies Leaders have stopped short of criticising US President Donald Trump after his latest tirade over Australia's refusal to join the Middle East conflict. AAP · Apr 6
Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. The Conversation · Apr 2
Albanese rejects push from Special Minister of State Don Farrell to expand size of parliament Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has quashed a push by his Special Minister of State Don Farrell to increase the size of the federal parliament. The Conversation · Mar 31
What’s behind the push for more Australian babies? ‘It’s a phenomenon we’re seeing all over the world’ The Nationals have canvassed a vision of the future with bigger families. Pronatalist policies aren’t new – but they’re looking increasingly partisan The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
Albanese gives tit-for-tat response to Trump’s criticism of Australia over Iran war Anthony Albanese has pushed back at Donald Trump’s crack at Australia for not providing the United States with as much backing over the Iran war as the president believed it should. The Conversation · Mar 27
Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount Cutting battery and EV subsidies would help pay for a coalition plan to halve the fuel excise amid a surge in oil prices caused by the Iran war. AAP · Mar 27
Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’ Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
Nationals going hyper to bring back carefree Australia Powered by energy drinks and dreams of cult hero love children, Nationals leader Matt Canavan is doing regional politics on steroids. AAP · Mar 21
‘Really significant’: analysts warn top fuel suppliers could cut exports to Australia Energy minister says he is not aware of any cuts to imports from Malaysia, but expert says warnings are ‘really significant’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 20
Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Farrer is a key test for One Nation vs the Coalition The Farrer by-election on May 9 will be a major test for new Liberal leader Angus Taylor and new Nationals leader Matt Canavan, as well as a real-time measure of One Nation’s surging poll numbers. The Conversation · Mar 16
Canavan brings back McCormack in Nationals frontbench shake up Former Nationals’ leader Michael McCormack has been brought back onto the frontbench as the opposition unveiled yet another reshuffle, this one triggered by the elevation of Matt Canavan to become Nationals leader. The Conversation · Mar 16
Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples Newly elected Nationals leader Matt Canavan has proposed allowing couples with dependent children to split their income for tax purposes. The Conversation · Mar 16
AAP · Mar 15 Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15 ‘Blue-sky flood’ as waters reach outskirts of Longreach – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12 Afternoon Update: Labor fuel quality downgrade to pump supply into regions; Atlassian’s AI-driven layoffs; and finding your personal style Chris Bowen has announced Labor will temporarily relax fuel standard rules for 60 days to put an extra 100m litres a month into the system.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12 Matt Canavan has promised me a hyper Australia. I’m ready to chug red cordial and get on board I’m prepared to have more Australian babies, feed them from more Australian barbecues and choke their atmosphere with more Australian fossil fuels so they can grow up experiencing more Australian bushfires
AAP · Mar 12 Coalition promises 'beautiful' unity after messy splits New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has promised to work closely with his Liberal counterpart in a reunited coalition, despite possible policy disagreements.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11 Afternoon Update: Canavan to lead Nationals; Iranian football squad member changes mind on asylum offer; and the world’s fattest parrot Matt Canavan wants ‘more Australian everything’ – including babies, farming and fossil fuel-powered barbecues
AAP · Mar 11 Former PM laments coalition's anti-climate 'religion' Opposition to taking action on climate change is intensifying and driven by ideology rather than engineering, says former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.
The Conversation · Mar 11 View from The Hill: it’s now Canavan v Joyce after the Nationals opt for the radical leadership option Matt Canavan was once Barnaby Joyce’s staffer, and later his closest ally and most vociferous spruiker. Not to mention his best political friend.
The Conversation · Mar 10 View from The Hill: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader, declaring ‘I’m buggered’ Nationals leader David Littleproud has unexpectedly quit his post, declaring he is “buggered” and “out on my feet”.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9 Pauline Hanson secured government solar rebate despite calling for subsidies to large-scale renewables to end Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports rooftop solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme
The Conversation · Mar 1 Bipartisan support for US attack on Iran, but Greens say it is ‘abhorrent’ The Albanese government has backed the American strike on Iran, while confirming Australia was not given prior warning.