The Latest Breaking News from the Liberal Party

Conservative pin-up Andrew Hastie has ruled out a tilt at the Liberal leadership, saying he's focused on policy despite his rhetoric putting some MPs offside.

In May, immediately after the 2025 election, debate swirled about whether the Coalition agreement would survive. The consensus was that it would be madness for the Liberals and the Nationals to part ways. Nonetheless they did so, briefly, before awkwardly reconciling. It was not a convincing display.

It’s no secret the Liberal Party of Australia has a problem with women. The party has made headlines over the years for its toxic blokey “Big Swinging Dick” culture, underrepresentation of women in the party, and dwindling support from women voters.

Nicolette Boele was declared the member on 4 June by a slim margin of 26 votes, defeating the Liberal party candidate Gisele Kapterian

More coalition troops are calling for a key climate target to be axed but the opposition leader is standing firm as debate rages within the political partners.

The Albanese government remains in complicated territory on the international stage. It has to tread carefully with China, despite the marked warming of the bilateral relationship. It is yet to find its line and length with the unpredictable Trump administration.

One of the most closely fought battles of the federal election faces a legal challenge, but one expert does not expect the result to flip.

Robert Menzies knew the Australian people craved security and prosperity – not button-holing statements made by that one weird neighbour we all avoid

The opposition leader has met with senior Chinese community leaders to hear how the party can rebuild trust with the diaspora following its election loss.