politics
Lawyers request AFP probe into Israeli president as Australian visit looms
The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel’s president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next month. Source link
Defiant Sussan Ley downplays split, vows to remain leader
The Liberal leader did not speak about the Nationals’ decision to terminate the coalition on yesterday’s National Day of Mourning, but on Friday insisted her focus was on the government. Source link
Live: Sussan Ley to speak following Coalition split
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is due to speak this morning after the Nationals dramatically exited the Coalition for the second time. Follow live. Source link
One Nation's rise in popularity changes the context of the Coalition's divorce
It is impossible to view this week’s events without the broader context of their relationship, how the electoral map is changing and what that means for right-wing politics in Australia. Source link
'Unbelievable' timing of Coalition split divides National Party heartland
The second messy break-up between the National and Liberal parties is concerning regional voters across the country, even in diehard conservative heartlands. Source link
What's next, as Liberals and Nationals go their own way?
In the wake of the Coalition’s divorce, there are few options for besieged Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who must again reshuffle her cabinet and return to parliament with a diminished Opposition. Source link
The optics are diabolical, as chaos reigns on a supposed day of mourning
Littleproud and his team have now basically broken one of the most fundamental political rules of the Coalition — the Nationals are now effectively dictating to the Liberals who their leader should be. Source link
Coalition splits for second time since election after Nationals walk out
David Littleproud says the Nationals have been put in an “untenable” position and are not willing to serve in a shadow ministry led by Sussan Ley. Source link
Live: Nationals won't rule out Coalition split after mass shadow ministry walkout
After quitting the shadow ministry en masse in solidarity with three colleagues dumped for crossing the floor on hate laws, the Nationals won’t rule out breaking away from the Coalition again Follow live. Source link
Australia earns global praise for economic 'soft landing'
A new report from the OECD says Australia’s economy is returning to normal but remains vulnerable and lacks dynamism. Source link