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ABC journalist offers 2,500 word defence in response to criticism of interview with Peter Dutton. Plus: Ita Buttrose’s last word

Liberal leader says Coalition ‘committed’ to policy after Barnaby Joyce labelled its cost ‘utterly untenable’

Mere constitutional ‘recognition’ is unlikely to sway those on the fence. Whether the 14 October vote is successful, no one wants another referendum any time soon

But some voters remain open to persuasion, with 12% characterising their voice support as a soft yes, 7% are a soft no and 10% are unsure

Deputy chairman of Rex accuses national carrier of acting like a ‘bully’ to smaller airlines

It’s breathtakingly cynical for the opposition leader to use such a clear, empowering lyric to sow confusion. And Farnham’s gifting of it couldn’t be better timed

The first federal Newspoll since mid-July, conducted August 28 to September 1 from a sample of 1,200, gave Labor a 53–47 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up three), 35% Labor (down one), 13% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (steady) and 8% for…

Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley is told to leave the chamber during chaotic question time

Opposition leader says constitutional recognition is ‘the right thing to do’ but Indigenous leader accuses him of ‘kicking the can down the road’