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Power disputes spark up the federal election battle.

Anthony Albanese describes behaviour of officials at Parliament House during Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit as ‘clumsy’

Mining magnate says investors need certainty as opposition’s climate policy comes under increasing scrutiny

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Guardian Essential survey shows voters are split over emissions target; Israeli prime minister dissolves war cabinet to seize greater control

Letters: 'So much for our medical system'.

Almost half of those surveyed said target was ‘unachievable and hurting the economy’ and Australia should instead focus on 2050

Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s talk of stepping back from Australia’s 2030 emissions targets has created confusion and concern on several fronts, and sparked vigorous political debate over our pathway to a carbon-free future.

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted June 11–15 from a sample of 1,607, gave the Coalition 36% of the primary vote (steady since the May post-budget Resolve poll), Labor 28% (down one), the Greens 14% (up two), One Nation 6% (down one), the UAP 1% (down one), independents…

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.

Canberra's commitment to engaging the Pacific region on climate change is demonstrated by a delegation to Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign minister says.