politics
Senior Liberals deny involvement in draft policy to ban Gaza migrants
A leaked copy of the Liberal Party’s migration policy prepared before Sussan Ley was ousted included plans to “elevate” the current non-binding Australian values statement. Source link
Chalmers mocks Taylor's pitch for bipartisan budget savings taskforce
Angus Taylor wrote to the prime minister pitching the plan just days after being elected leader of the Liberal Party. Source link
Live: Angus Taylor demands PM spending audit ahead of budget
New opposition leader Angus Taylor wants the government to set up a bipartisan taskforce to find areas to trim in the upcoming budget. Follow live. Source link
Women's advocate quits Liberal Party after Ley defeat
Women were less likely to vote for the Coalition at the 2025 election than ever before, according to the Australian Election Study. Source link
PM announces $3.9b 'down payment' towards $30b submarine shipyard
The South Australian and federal government release plans for the shipyard in Adelaide that will build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact with the US and the UK. Source link
Taylor lays battle lines on capital gains tax as deputy defends nuclear policy
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume says Australia needs to be “open minded” on nuclear power if the country is to bring down emissions and make power cheaper. Source link
'I am shocked': Unpacking One Nation's spectacular rise in the polls
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has seen the fastest polling rise in modern Australian politics. What is going on? Source link
Taylor faces formidable task restoring morale to Liberals
The paralysing uncertainty that weighed on the Liberals’ faces has lifted for now, but morale in politics follows results rather than reshuffles. Source link
Construction starts on Adelaide's first skyscraper amid continued opposition
Festival Tower Two is set to tower over South Australia’s Parliament House, which the premier says will bring money and people into the city, but others remain against the $800 million project. Source link
Flood risk eases but Alice Springs homes and roads left damaged, 'saturated'
With Alice Springs homes, businesses and roads damaged by flash flooding this week, the government is facing pressure to improve local flood mitigation measures. Source link