At the end of the day, net-zero by 2050 is a risky and inadequate goal, especially for wealthy nations such as Australia.
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With Craig Kelly’s jump to the crossbench, the government has an uncomfortable majority.
The NSW coalition remains intact, but no one can miss the crack that has been repaired by superglue.
It’s in everyone’s interests to ensure our environment stays healthy – including farmers. What did the Nats think they’d gain from this destructive game of brinkmanship?
With a state election due in October, both Labor and the LNP in Queensland are on shaky ground.
The Nationals would do well to remember they have been able to wield considerable influence in Australian politics, thanks in large part to stable leadership maintaining harmony in the Coalition.
Addressing Tuesday’s Coalition party room, Morrison called for unity, reminding members they were not there as a team, and declaring the government had a “contract” with the Australian people.
Michael McCormack moves on from his near-death experience
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On this podcast, the Nationals leader defends his new frontbench line up against criticism it's short on women, mounts a strong pitch in favour of coal, and rejects claims that he's a weak leader.
If the PM continues to hide behind cabinet confidentiality and precedent, it won’t just be his skin that sustains bruises, but that of his right hand bureaucrat.
Natale’s shock resignation comes as former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce announced he would challenge Nationals leader Michael McCormack if there was a move for a leadership spill on Tuesday.
Michelle Grattan and Professor Geoff Crisp discuss this week in politics.
Minister David Littleproud on bushfires, drought, and the Nationals
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In this podcast, David Littleproud says "as elected officials, we've got a responsibility" to wait for the right time to talk about the link between climate change and the ongoing bushfires.
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s dairy farmers, from farm gate prices to animal welfare concerns, and technology that could produce milk without cows.
Michelle Grattan discusses this week in politics with University of Canberra Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher.
Across science, only around half of published results can be successfully replicated. But while this is a serious problem, the proposed public audit looks like a political bid to cast doubt on science.
A furious NSW Nationals organisation has accused supporters of maverick Liberal senator Jim Molan of breaking the Coalition agreement and asked party members to urge people to vote “below the line”.
Last June Morrison on Palmer’s renewed political push Australians would say “the circus doesn’t need another sideshow.” Well, the sideshow’s here and the Liberals are grabbing a prize from the wheel.
Deep Saini speaks to Michelle Grattan about the week in politics.
Twelve projects have been ticked under the Underwriting New Generation Investment program, although there will be no contracts before the election.
For the federal Liberals, the night was a vital morale booster, though the result had been determined mostly on state factors.
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