politics
Chalmers says the rate hike is not his fault. The voters don't care
When the news broke that rates would increase, the treasurer’s main priority was to prove it wasn’t his fault. That won’t satisfy voters. Source link
Treasurer moves to restrict public access to company directors' home addresses
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission moves to dramatically restrict public access to the residential addresses of company directors at the request of Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Source link
Three Nationals banned from reunited Coalition cabinet until July under Ley's offer
Sussan Ley has given David Littleproud a list of non-negotiable conditions, which if accepted could see the Coalition reunited before the end of the week. Source link
Details of NDIS alternative for some autistic children finally revealed
The federal government has released the model for its Thriving Kids program, aimed at setting up services and supports run by states and territories outside the NDIS. Source link
One Nation 'spot the Westerner' video condemned
A One Nation party official has filmed strangers on Melbourne’s streets claiming the city “doesn’t look like a Western nation at all”. Source link
Ley and Littleproud hold 'civil' talks but yet to agree terms for Coalition reunion
The federal Liberal and National leaders held eleventh-hour crisis talks after David Littleproud survived an unlikely challenge from as disgruntled backbencher. Source link
Nationals challenger says spill never 'about me being the leader'
Leadership speculation has engulfed both the Liberal and National parties since the minor party walked away from the Coalition agreement two weeks ago. Source link
The economy should be the focus but Coalition incompetence is a gift to Labor
The trip to the tennis is a sign of the PM’s own sense of confidence. It’s a move that is only made by a man who clearly has his mojo back. Source link
Liberal frontbenchers dismiss prospect of imminent leadership challenge
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien says it is his “assumption” that Liberal frontbencher Angus Taylor still supports Sussan Ley, despite days of speculation that he’s planning to challenge for the leadership. Source link
PM and SA premier announce $800m deal for 17,000 new homes
Funding for water infrastructure, urban renewal projects and first-home buyer schemes has been announced in a partnership between the Commonwealth and the state government. Source link