With Andrew Hastie out of the way, Angus Taylor has decisions to make. Leadership struggles are always messy but the optics of this one are worse than most.
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With a final reshuffle of the shadow ministry put off for another week, Ley has left the door for political reunification firmly open.
The times don’t suit the Liberals, and the Liberals don’t have top people to suit the times. Worse for them, there is no sign of either of those things changing.
Evidence-based early intervention and prevention programs are the best way to curb youth violence and gang involvement.
Five federal polls have been released in the past week, painting a rosy picture for Pauline Hanson’s party.
A little-known Nationals MP has put up his hand to spill the party’s leadership, but unless he gets some support from colleagues, it may not get off the ground.
Despite a complicated history between Australia and Timor-Leste, there appears to be plenty of goodwill as Anthony Albanese visits the new democratic nation.
A stand-off between leadership hopefuls Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor delays the inevitable and prolongs the Liberals’ pain.
While the split between those who want to change the date and those who want to keep it has not changed, those who oppose feel more strongly about it than ever.
In the past, crisis leadership has skewed towards displays of strength over compassion. New research suggests something is shifting.
Most coalitions are marriages of convenience for power, but the Liberal National arrangement continued even in opposition. Some time apart may be beneficial for all.
The Liberal-National Coalition is over for the second time in less than 12 months, this time over hate crimes legislation.
The draft hate speech bill includes the biggest terrorism reforms in years, but it raises more questions than it answers.
After weeks of mounting pressure, the government has called a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. It must involve tackling uncomfortable issues.
Two state governments are up for re-election in Australia, while the US midterms offer an opportunity for the Democrats to take control of Congress.
Albanese’s net approval slumped 15 points to -9, the lowest it has been in this poll since the May election.
Australia’s history is full of eccentric MPs, including serial quiz show contestants and a prime minister who pumped iron for God.
The calls for a federal royal commission in the wake of Bondi are now reaching a roar.
Increased penalties for hate speech promoting violence and making hate an aggravating factor in sentencing are among a raft of new laws following the Bondi attack.
A new study has revealed how many homes would be needed to end rough sleeping in three major Australian cities – and the costs.
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