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David Littleproud says Coalition must 'take its medicine' after former ministers booted from frontbench

The new Nationals leader says the Coalition must heed the message of the election and change, following the demotion of Scott Morrison's closest allies from the shadow cabinet.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2022

Peter Dutton elected unopposed as Liberal leader after Scott Morrison

A one-time police officer, Queenslander Peter Dutton, is the new leader of the federal parliamentary wing of the Liberal Party.

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2022

Scott Morrison’s staff urged border force to publicise Sri Lankan boat interception on election day

ABF officials made it clear publication of the interception could only proceed on the authority of the home affairs minister, Guardian Australia understands

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2022

3 big issues in higher education demand the new government's attention

Higher education did not figure prominently in the election campaign. The biggest issues facing the sector, in particular the arts, humanities and social sciences, could never be fully addressed in six weeks, but the Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (DASSH) urges the incoming Labor government…

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

Libs won't back 'artificial' wage figure

Employment Minister Stuart Robert won't reveal whether he would support the minimum wage to rise at the pace of inflation following dismal wages figures.

AAP · May 18, 2022

‘Had better days’: Alan Tudge’s single exchange with education department since standing down

Confusion has surrounded post of education minister since PM insisted Tudge was still in cabinet, despite standing aside

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022

Leaders face off in final debate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022

Coalition, Labor outline election education priorities, as experts say Australia a global 'outlier' on private schools

Experts say Australian education is at a crossroads. Despite record investment, results are falling across all schools, even as the government and parents spend record amounts on educating children. So will the election bring change?

ABC News · May 9, 2022

Stuart Robert says he does not know where Alan Tudge is and has been doing his job ‘for almost 12 months’

Robert adds to confusion after Scott Morrison said last month Tudge was still the minister and still in cabinet

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022

Government promises $17.9 million in help to small businesses

If re-elected, Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledges up to 400,000 small businesses could benefit from a government investment.

The Canberra Times · May 4, 2022