The Latest Breaking News from Sussan Ley

Government united in Middle East conflict stance: PM

The prime minister has confirmed he won't be visiting Israel during his time overseas after Joe Biden and Rushi Sunak rushed to the Middle East this week.

AAP · Oct 19, 2023

Cabinet Minister Ed Husic says Palestinians are being 'collectively punished' for Hamas' barbarism

Industry Minister Ed Husic, the only Muslim in the Albanese cabinet, has said he feels “very strongly” that Palestinians are being “collectively punished” for Hamas’ barbarism.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

Albanese government accused of ‘deep division’ and ‘confusion’ over Israel-Hamas conflict stance

Sussan Ley’s comments come after Labor MPs including Ed Husic and Anne Aly break ranks to condemn Israel’s blockade on Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023

Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum

Australians appear likely to reject a proposal that would create an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Skills passport wanted to connect workers and employers

More than $9 million has been committed to a national system that would help workers connect with employers looking for people with their skills and training.

AAP · Sep 24, 2023

The week in parliament: a bruising time for the voice and veteran affairs, punctuated by a bit of pop levity

Attacks on Marcia Langton prompt angry responses, Nick Kaldas delivers uncomfortable moments, and Marise Payne takes a bow

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2023

Some Australians seem more outraged by accusations of racism than by racism itself

The fracas in the wake of comments by Marcia Langton suggests a necessary conversation – led by people with lived experience – is still out of bounds

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

Housing deal struck – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023

Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley spared preselection challenge after opponent blocked from running

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says he supports Ley along with other Liberals facing challenge, including Alex Hawke, Paul Fletcher and Melissa McIntosh

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2023

National party refuses to back Peter Dutton on alternative Indigenous voice proposal

David Littleproud says his party has ‘real concern’ about regional advisory bodies Dutton has promised to put in legislation, but not in the constitution

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2023