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Canberra press gallery veteran Laurie Oakes says the Abbott government is "thumbing its nose at voters" through a lack of transparency and communication.
The Prime Minister is being urged to stop the using the term ''illegal maritime arrivals'' and follow Europe's lead on the protection of refugees.
The letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott
NSW Liberals state director Mark Neeham has resigned to run campaign strategy, polling and lobbying firm, Crosby Textor.
The Abbott government will introduce "mutual obligation" for countries receiving Australian aid, in a move experts say could backfire and drive neighbours further into China's sphere of influence.
Dublin: A battered Brett White has described the World Cup as tough as any football he has played.