The Liberal-National Coalition is over for the second time in less than 12 months, this time over hate crimes legislation.
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This is not the first time the Liberals and Nationals have gone their own ways - but this time they may find going solo is extremely hard.
The US presidential race continues to be tight, while the Coalition holds a narrow lead over Labor in one Australian federal poll.
In a big-target strategy, characterised by a truck load of negativity, as well as laced with a dash of policy adventurism, Peter Dutton is taking the Liberals right back to Tony Abbott’s days.
Fadden could deliver a blow or a boost to Dutton. He can hardly afford the former, and desperately needs the latter.
The new bill would open the gates for your data to freely exchange hands between any ‘accredited’ agency. The proposal is more arrogant than it is effective.
The Tasmanian seats of Bass and Braddon were always going to be key elements of a Coalition victory – and so it proved to be.
The outcome is completely opposite to the polls, which all had Labor ahead going into the election, albeit narrowly and with some tightening during the campaign.
Recent polling suggests the race is tightening. Then again, opinion polling suggested the recent Victorian state election would also be a close affair and it turned out to be a Labor landslide.
Young voters want leaders who are transparent, honest, and display integrity. They also crave stability.
If someone asked the “real Scott Morrison to please stand up”, two men might rise to their feet. The uncompromising, don’t-give-an-inch hard Scott, and a more conciliatory, flexible character.
As the National Party looks to rebuild under a new leader, it needs to embrace its minority status, establish clearly what it stands for, and remain true to those ideals.
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