Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements. AAP · Nov 12, 2025
View from The Hill: Conservative Liberals hold ‘power walk’ before delivering coup de grâce to net zero The Liberals are set to dump net zero after a strong majority at a special party meeting spoke against the existing commitment to it. The Conversation · Nov 12, 2025
'Passionate' debate during hours-long climate talks The Liberals will finally lock in a formal position on climate change and energy policy after a protracted party room meeting in the nation's capital. AAP · Nov 11, 2025
View from The Hill: Ley’s in a no-win situation as warring Liberal tribes battle over net zero As Liberals prepare for Wednesday’s party meeting to discuss climate policy, one wouldn’t blame Sussan Ley if she were starting to wonder why she stood for leader in the first place. The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025
61% of Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars: new poll A new federal Resolve poll has found 61% of respondents would struggle to afford an expense of a few thousand dollars, compared to just 24% who said they would not. The 37-point margin is the highest since Resolve began asking this question in February 2023. The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025
Morning Mail: Albanese calls Whitlam dismissal ‘calculated plot’, Trump threatens to sue BBC for US$1bn, plan for more Melbourne trains Prime minister speaks out on 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam’s removal; US president adds to crisis engulfing UK broadcaster The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025
View from The Hill: Albanese says Whitlam’s dismissal ‘calculated plot’; Liberals consumed by current battle Anthony Albanese has denounced Gough Whitlam’s dismissal from office in 1975 as “a calculated plot, hatched by conservative forces which sacrificed conventions and institutions in the pursuit of power”. The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backs out as headlining speaker at anti-immigration rally due to feature Tommy Robinson Exclusive: Rallies, organised by anti-lockdown protester Monica Smit and others, are set to go ahead in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane at the end of November The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025
War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle Two Liberals have gone head-to-head over speculation about Sussan Ley's leadership as the coalition prepares to finalise its approach to climate change. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
Crisafulli declares end to ‘cannoli diplomacy’ with Albanese over lack of hospital funding – as it happened This blog is closed. The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025
Liberals risk joining 'baddies' with fossil-fuel push Australia cannot pull out of the Paris Agreement, a Liberal frontbencher has declared, as his party prepares to face off over climate and energy policy. AAP · Nov 8, 2025
Howard blasts 'foolish' comments, backs in Sussan Ley John Howard warns the Liberals' constant "internal bickering" will stunt their ability to win back the public as he backs in Sussan Ley's leadership. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
View from The Hill: Could the return of Josh Frydenberg help the Liberals’ fortunes? No matter how many times you see a leader being torn apart, the brutality of it is always shocking. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2025
Afternoon Update: Ley fends off leadership speculation; Musk’s $1tn pay plan; and 2025’s best Australian architecture Liberal MPs insist leader’s position safe for now after senior senator says Ley ‘losing support’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2025 Former federal Liberal candidate says dumping net zero could cause ‘generational damage’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Nov 6, 2025 Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united' Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.
AAP · Nov 5, 2025 Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds' Hopes for quick Senate passage of sweeping environment reforms appear set to be dashed with the Greens claiming they have been written for "big business".
AAP · Nov 5, 2025 High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025 ‘Nationals-lite’: former Liberal president says party would be ‘rewarding standover tactics’ if net zero dumped Exclusive: Jason Falinski says cutting net zero would tell young Australians ‘we have given up’ and could have negative impact at next election
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 Coalition voters flirt with 'anti-woke' One Nation Many older coalition voters are fleeing Sussan Ley's iteration of the Liberal Party, leading to record polling highs for a resurgent One Nation.
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 Give Ley clear air, former Nats leader tells colleagues Coalition MPs are being urged to let their leader do her job amid fevered leadership speculation and an ongoing spat over climate and energy policy.
Euronews · Nov 4, 2025 Australian political storm: Is wearing a Joy Division t-shirt antisemitic? When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stepped off a plane wearing a Joy Division t-shirt, he triggered a political storm. A minor one, but one that has us asking: Is wearing a Joy Division shirt controversial or antisemitic?
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025 Morning Mail: Free solar power plan, science prize for airborne disease researcher, mystery shipwreck discovery Federal scheme will distribute surplus electricity to homes even without them having panels
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown Leading moderate Liberals are urging Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to retain a net-zero pledge as she canvasses dumping the target to keep the coalition united.
The Conversation · Nov 3, 2025 View from The Hill: Unmoored Ley has the appearance of a dead woman walking Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is looking like a dead woman walking.