politics
Sussan Ley confronts leadership coup speculation head-on
The opposition leader has sought to hose down speculation she will soon be toppled, saying she is “completely confident” she will still be in the job at the end of the year. Source link
Widow takes prostate cancer fight to federal parliament
Liz Heggaton has become an “accidental advocate” for prostate cancer after her husband Craig took his own life while receiving treatment for the disease. Source link
Live: Ley 'confident' in hold over leadership amid net zero debate
Sussan Ley says she’s “completely confident” she’ll still be opposition leader when the parliament rises for the year despite fevered speculation about her future. Follow live. Source link
Reddit and Kick added to child social media ban
Reddit and Kick will be included in the world-first social media ban for children under 16, which begins next month. Source link
Sussan Ley almost certain to face challenge next year, detractors say
While conservatives are waiting for the net zero issue to be resolved, those who support Andrew Hastie or Angus Taylor for the leadership say her leadership will likely be threatened after the summer break. Source link
Who gets free power — and who misses out — under the new energy offer
The federal government says its new Solar Sharer scheme will also benefit Australians who aren’t able to access it, but some experts are hesitant to agree. Source link
Live: Littleproud denies Nationals net zero position puts 'pressure' on Ley
Nationals leader David Littleproud denies the Nationals walking away from the net zero target will put pressure on Sussan Ley’s leadership. Follow live. Source link
Coalition to meet after Nationals lead charge to dump net zero
The Coalition will gather this morning at a joint party room session as the issue of whether to keep or ditch its net zero commitment roils within the party. Source link
New environment laws may help or hinder, depending on who you ask
Ambiguous language in draft national environment laws means acting on scientific facts or not will come down to ministerial discretion. Source link
Energy retailers to be directed to offer free power three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers. Source link