Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight. AAP · Sep 26
The Coalition says it wants cheaper power, not ideology. But its evidence-free plan is all ideology The reheated plans to scrap renewable schemes, boost fossil fuels and revive nuclear are transparently Trumpian The Guardian - AU · Sep 24
Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’ Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Senior Liberals rubbish Barnaby Joyce’s claim of talks over deal with One Nation as ‘figment of his imagination’ Joyce would not say which Liberals he had spoken to, while Angus Taylor denied any conversations had taken place The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Coalition pulls out the chainsaw in energy debate Incentives for renewable energy projects and net zero targets would be scrapped within one month of the next election if the coalition wins. AAP · Sep 23
Taylor distances himself from Bragg’s proposal to let homebuyers use super as collateral for mortgages Opposition leader said the idea for Australians to use their superannuation savings as collateral for a loan ‘is not our policy’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Labor and Albanese slump to new lows in Newspoll, but Labor improves in a DemosAU poll Labor’s primary vote in Newspoll was down two points to 27%, their worst Newspoll since 2012 and just one point above their record low. Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped six points to a new low of -27. The Conversation · Sep 21
Fuel 'shield' would spare drivers worst of price shocks The fuel excise could be halved whenever global oil prices exceed $US100 a barrel under a coalition policy aimed at reducing cost-of-living pressures. AAP · Sep 20
Melbourne finishes second-last at world tram driving championships – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 19
The fight over immigration could decide the next election. Labor has to take the gloves off The government needs a brawler mentality to go after One Nation’s threadbare plan to slash overseas arrivals The Guardian - AU · Sep 18
Labor targets backpackers, students and visa overstayers in immigration plan as Greens criticise ‘race to the bottom’ Most international students unable to bring dependants or family members to Australia under migration policy announced by Tony Burke at National Press Club The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
‘The bloody cap has been scrapped’: Jacqui Lambie celebrates Labor backdown on veterans’ health services cap Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
'Not about religion': Liberals told to condemn sect Leaders of the secretive Exclusive Brethren church will be compelled to speak at a federal inquiry, after it was reported they harassed MPs and voters. AAP · Sep 16
How Angus Taylor's tech bill rejection hands power to the Greens Coalition trades influence for outrage. The Canberra Times · Sep 15
The Conversation · Sep 15 Coalition retains clear lead in Victorian Resolve poll, while federal polls are mixed Two and a half months before the November 28 Victorian state election, a Resolve poll has the Coalition retaining a clear lead over Labor. Labor is likely to lose the election, but it’s unclear whether the Coalition will be able to govern in majority or need support from One Nation.
The Conversation · Sep 14 View from The Hill: One Nation would have more people leaving than entering Australia over three years One Nation on Monday released a radical policy proposing Australia’s net overseas migration (NOM) be negative over three years, as the country reduced its temporary migrant population by 750,000.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13 Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson’s ‘nastiness’ after criticism of his mother’s use of public housing Andrew Hastie also says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels sorry for Joyce
The Conversation · Sep 11 Albanese and Taylor explore possibility of deal on migration reforms Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Angus Taylor have met twice this week to explore the possibility of a deal on measures to tighten the migration system.
The Conversation · Sep 10 The Coalition wants to make flag burning a crime. It’s a revival of a decades-old battle This week, the Coalition released a policy it promised would “protect and defend our national day, our national flag and our war memorials”.
AAP · Sep 10 'Ashamed': coalition cops blast for social media stance The coalition's rivals are accusing it of prioritising political gain over laws that would protect Australian children on social media.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10 Jacqui Lambie calls Pauline Hanson an ‘angry little woman’ after One Nation cartoon calling Andrew Hastie a traitor Lambie, a veteran and Tasmanian senator, says One Nation leader is a ‘coward’ who is showing her ‘true colours’
The Conversation · Sep 9 One Nation surges in two polls taken after Secret Harbour byelection The federal YouGov and Morgan polls are the first that were entirely taken after One Nation thumped Labor at the August 29 Western Australian state Secret Harbour byelection.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8 Andrew Hastie threatens One Nation with ‘costly’ fight over claims he is a ‘traitor’ to Australia Liberal MP says One Nation is trying to unseat him because he gave evidence against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Australia to set out world-first rules allowing users to opt out of Big Tech algorithms Opposition is sceptical of new rules and their enforcement
AAP · Sep 7 'Selfish race': former cop skeptical on tobacco tax cut A retired police veteran has suggested most smokers will still reach for a pack of illegal cigarettes if legal alternatives are made cheaper.