Libs, Nats, Greens: The Leadership Race Begins
Join us for a special live crossover of Punters Politics x The West Report, streaming Tuesday 6pm AEST. We’re unpacking the election fallout and asking: who’s up next to lead…
US and China reach deal to cut trade tariffs – for now
The United States and China have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now as the world’s two biggest economies seek to end a trade war that has disrupted…
Greenslide to fratricide: how the LNP lost the veteran vote in Queensland
With Elizabeth Watson-Brown retaining her seat in Ryan (QLD), the Greens are down to a single rep in the lower house, losing three, including party leader Adam Bandt. Part Two…
Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry
Anthony Albanese has dumped Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio as part of a shake-up of his ministry. The prime minister played down internal divisions following Labor’s landslide election victory…
Nationals leader fends off challenge after party vote
Nationals leader David Littleproud has retained his position after fending off a challenge over climate change. The Nationals’ 20-member party room on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan…
Uranium miner backs off challenge to Jabiluka decision
A uranium miner looks set to drop its Federal Court challenge to a government decision not to renew the controversial Jabiluka mineral lease. A hearing of the case was vacated…
Albanese unveils new-look ministry after election win
Tanya Plibersek has been removed from her environment portfolio as the prime minister unveiled his new ministry. Ms Plibersek, who has a frosty relationship with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese despite…
Liberals warned to ditch culture wars ahead of vote
The next leader of the Liberals has been urged to fight for Australians and to forgo ideological or culture wars. Liberals deputy leader Sussan Ley and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor…
Quantum roadkill? What happens next to Ed Husic’s pet project?
One of the Albanese government’s oddest ventures was joining with Queensland to bet $1 billion on a roughy running in the quantum computing stakes. Michael Pascoe wonders if it could…
‘Unconventional’ fix urged in National leadership fight
The outrider for the Nationals leadership, which will be decided within hours, is pushing for the junior coalition party to dump the “ridiculous” net zero emissions target. Queensland Senator Matt…