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Something for everyone (but the Greens) in Fadden

Amid low turnout, the LNP retained Fadden in a run-of-the-mill byelection result that confirmed Labor will continue to struggle in Queensland.

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Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily

A federal Newspoll, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,570, gave Labor a 55–45 lead after preferences, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Newspoll figures are from The Poll Bludger.

The Conversation

By-election, polling show federal Labor under pressure

Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the election, with the coalition also losing ground but quietly confident.

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‘A lethargic result’: Labor says it is ridiculous for Peter Dutton to take heart from Fadden byelection win

Deputy prime minister Richard Marles says byelection swing to LNP was ‘half the average swing you would expect against a sitting government’

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds charged after NSW domestic violence operation; South Australia moves to ban no cause evictions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

'No comfort' for Peter Dutton after Fadden by-election

Labor has described the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "pretty lethargic", as cost of living issues bite.

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Liberals retain Fadden with a small swing

The Liberals have retained the Gold Coast seat of Fadden, with a small swing towards them, in a result that will be a relief to Opposition leader Peter Dutton.

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No need for risky nuclear energy in Australia or the Hunter

Peddling nuclear nonsense does everyone a massive disservice, the Electrical Trades Union warns.

Newcastle Herald

Government ‘realistic’ about chances in Fadden – as it happened

Stakes are high in contest for Queensland seat sparked by resignation of Stuart Robert

The Guardian - AU

LNP candidate for Fadden says cost of living weighing

The LNP candidate for the federal seat of Fadden says voters aren't thinking about ex-LNP minister Stuart Robert's involvement in the robodebt scandal.

AAP

Fadden will show if voters are ready to blame Labor for the economy, or keep bashing the Coalition

Peter Dutton wants to portray the government as too focused on the voice, but while an Aston-style upset is unlikely, the opposition leader is still on thin ice

The Guardian - AU

Renegade Queensland senator Gerard Rennick appeals after being booted from LNP ticket

Speculation he could move to crossbench if appeal is unsuccessful as allies suggest he may run as an independent at next election

The Guardian - AU

Australia appoints first female governor in central bank’s history

Michele Bullock will start her seven-year term as Reserve Bank of Australia governor this September

The Independent UK

RBA lifer Michele Bullock may have the luck of playing good cop to Philip Lowe’s bad

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s first female governor will begin her appointment at or very near the end of the cycle of rate rises

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Oh, so Peter Dutton is concerned about a ‘politically tainted’ RBA governor?

Peter Dutton doesn’t want the new RBA governor to be ‘tainted’ by a close association with either major party. He might want to sit down to read this list of appointments his government made.

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Parliamentary convention is dead for the Coalition. Long live denial and deflection

Scott Morrison failed the nation on robodebt. But he says the buck stops somewhere over there — and his colleagues support him.

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Penny for her thoughts on China

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong had ‘frank’ talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi about jailed Australians and lifting trade bans, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to announce the ‘lucky’ man or woman to be the new governor of the Reserve Bank.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Dutton speaks out on RBA pick, red fire ants march on, Musk’s ‘Terminator’ warning

Opposition leader says he would oppose appointment of senior civil servant; concern invasive species are breaking out of containment zone

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Grattan on Friday: Fadden byelection is Dutton's immediate hurdle but party reform is the bigger challenge

Stuart Robert has kept well away from the byelection to choose his parliamentary successor, but Labor has made sure the controversial former member hasn’t been forgotten.

The Canberra Times

'It's Scott's decision': Dutton says former PMs should leave Parliament or commit to full term

Pressure is mounting on Scott Morrison.

The Guardian - AU

MP says byelections ‘very unpredictable’ – as it happened

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Scott Morrison ally faces Liberal party expulsion over NSW preselection debacle

Alex Hawke to be the subject of backlash at state council over claims he harmed Coalition’s chances at 2022 election

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How would Jesus say No?

The No campaign in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament debate has links with conservative Christian groups, including a US marketing and fundraising firm, and Labor’s social media misinformation bill has raised fears public debate could be stifled.

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Dutton wants Australia to join the "nuclear renaissance" – but this dream has failed before

Last week, opposition leader Peter Dutton called for Australia to join what he dubbed the “international nuclear energy renaissance”.

The Guardian - AU

Stuart Robert is nowhere to be seen in Fadden but his legacy could be crucial to Peter Dutton’s fate

Few think LNP’s Cameron Caldwell will fail to win Gold Coast seat at Saturday’s byelection, yet the robodebt findings have both parties watching for a swing

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