Liberal poll blow days after MP’s retreat to backbench
Rogue federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie did the right thing by stepping down from the opposition frontbench, a senior colleague says, as the coalition takes another battering in a key…
Optus in government’s sights as parliament returns
Embattled telco Optus has been put on notice as the federal government prepares to push through new laws beefing up oversight of the industry. The Singapore-owned company’s chief executive Stephen…
Vigils mark Israel attack anniversary, Gaza death toll
Tens of thousands of Australians will join vigils across the nation to mark the second anniversary of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel. More than 1200 people were killed and…
A crack in the AUKUS public relations pressure hull!
AUKUS is a hugely expensive Defence project facing considerable and, many argue unsurmountable, hurdles. But does Defence have a Plan B? Rex Patrick reveals a crack in Defence PR’s high…
Consumer confidence survey to signpost spending outlook
Analysts and policymakers will get a read on how consumers are feeling about the economy in an otherwise quiet week for hard data. Australian households have been steadily gaining confidence…
Liberals channel The Castle to slam Labor’s Gaza claims
Anthony Albanese is dreaming if he thinks he helped create momentum towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Gaza, an opposition frontbencher says. The prime minister has welcomed progress…
Fat Cats say what? Too much transparency caused Robodebt scandal
In an extraordinary pitch for a public servant scrutiny void, senior public servants have blamed Robodebt on transparency. Former Senator Rex Patrick reports on a leadership failure. In its submission…
Egypt reopens Amenhotep III’s tomb after 20 years
Egypt has reopened a tomb of a pharaoh for visitors after more than two decades of renovation in the southern city of Luxor, as it prepares for the official opening…
Getting back on track may take a while, senior Lib says
The sooner the Liberal Party can sort out its differences the better but it may take a while after Andrew Hastie’s departure to the back bench, according to one of…
Populist billionaire on track to win Czech election
Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party is cruising to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce…