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Labor and Coalition block bill that would ban incarcerated women being shackled in childbirth

Liberal Paul Scarr breaks ranks to condemn major parties, saying he will write to Queensland attorney general

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

Canberra ‘put on notice’ as AI-generated submissions bring false information into parliamentary inquiries

Guardian Australia’s reporting on AI-generated content in inquiries has highlighted its dangers, politicians say

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

AAP · Aug 19

View from The Hill: Angus Taylor appoints Tim Wilson as part of a new-look Liberal economic team

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” seat last year, to go head-to-head as shadow treasurer against the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers.

The Conversation · Feb 17

How a hardline ‘Trump-style’ Liberal immigration policy to ban migrants from Gaza and Somalia was developed

Another senior member of Sussan Ley’s team has expressed serious reservations about aspects of the plan

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17

Moderate Liberals warn Angus Taylor against adopting Trump-style immigration policies

Paul Scarr, the shadow immigration minister under Sussan Ley, and South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan expressed concern

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16

Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader

Liberal MPs are preparing for a leadership spill as early as the coming week as one conservative challenger signals his intent for the top job.

AAP · Jan 26

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Liberals are walking a tightrope on immigration as they prepare to outline policy principles to guide migration cuts while not alienating migrant communities.

AAP · Dec 12, 2025

Hastie left with a Scarr in Liberals immigration spat

The coalition's immigration lead wants cooler heads to prevail in the migration intake debate after weeks of inflammatory comments from Liberal colleagues.

AAP · Oct 10, 2025

Liberal hoses down leader talk, defends outspoken posts

Conservative pin-up Andrew Hastie has ruled out a tilt at the Liberal leadership, saying he's focused on policy despite his rhetoric putting some MPs offside.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025