politics
Largest quarterly bulk-billing increase outside of COVID recorded
Bulk-billing rates have rebounded in the first clear measure of the impact of the government’s multi-billion-dollar pledge. Source link
Liberals plot mass resignations, paving way for leadership challenge
Liberals are bracing for a wave of frontbench resignations as soon as Wednesday to pave the way for Angus Taylor to mount a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley. Source link
Government pressures Lao authorities over methanol poisoning deaths
The Australian government calls in the Lao ambassador in Canberra, amid criticism of the country’s response to a fatal methanol poisoning. Source link
Man spared jail over 'abhorrent' social media posts threatening politicians
A Sydney man who made “abhorrent” social media posts that promoted sexual violence and threatened the prime minister has been spared time in custody. Source link
Illegal fishing boats off Queensland coast targeted by Border Force
Authorities announce a special effort to crack down on illegal foreign fishing boats after intercepting 10 boats in Queensland waters since New Year’s Day alone. Source link
Live: Government calls for respect after clashes at Sydney anti-Herzog protest
The federal government urges people protesting against the visit of Israel’s president to show respect in the wake of clashes between police and demonstrators at a Sydney rally on Monday evening. Follow live. Source link
Angus Taylor faces push to launch leadership coup
Liberal leadership aspirant Angus Taylor is facing pressure from conservative supporters to challenge Sussan Ley this week and end the damaging speculation paralysing the party. Source link
'Untenable': Roblox on notice after child grooming reports
The government puts popular social gaming site Roblox on notice following media reports of children being approached and groomed by predators on the platform. Source link
Independent inquiry launched into NACC chief's handling of defence ties
The body responsible for holding the federal integrity watchdog to account will formally investigate it for agency maladministration and its chief, Paul Brereton, for officer misconduct. Source link
Liberals despair at prospect of 'non-existence' and weigh leadership change
Sussan Ley could face a challenge to her leadership from Angus Taylor this week after a disastrous opinion poll showed the Coalition parties falling further behind One Nation. Source link