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Why Dutton’s energy switch may help Albanese keep Labor’s lights on
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Why Dutton’s energy switch may help Albanese keep Labor’s lights on

Time is not on Peter Dutton’s side as the prime minister moves to more solid ground on climate policy.

  • by Sean Kelly

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China domestic interference, cyberattacks ‘never been more prolific’: Coalition

China domestic interference, cyberattacks ‘never been more prolific’: Coalition

The opposition has questioned Labor’s “disagree where we must” approach to Chinese relations as top intelligence officials raise fears about a state-sponsored hacking group.

  • by Paul Sakkal
Allen among potential challengers as redraw kicks off jockeying for seats

Allen among potential challengers as redraw kicks off jockeying for seats

Liberal moderate Katie Allen is expected to seek a return to politics at the next election and progressive independents may target senior NSW Liberal Angus Taylor.

  • by Paul Sakkal
‘We won’t always agree’: Albanese rejects Chinese premier’s call to shelve disputes

‘We won’t always agree’: Albanese rejects Chinese premier’s call to shelve disputes

The prime minister will insist that serious disagreements will not disappear simply by being treated as taboos.

  • by Matthew Knott and Paul Sakkal
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Yes, pandas are adorable. But they can’t hide national differences

Yes, pandas are adorable. But they can’t hide national differences

Even at a diplomatic encounter as soft and fluffy as a trip to a panda enclosure, the harsh realities of the China-Australia relationship broke through.

  • by Matthew Knott
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Dutton edges ahead as voters thump Labor on economy

Dutton edges ahead as voters thump Labor on economy

Peter Dutton has gained a narrow lead over Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister after a significant shift in his favour during disputes on climate, immigration and the economy.

  • by David Crowe
Top public servant gets 20 per cent pay rise to $710,000

Top public servant gets 20 per cent pay rise to $710,000

Director of Public Prosecutions Raelene Sharp, KC, received a pay rise after Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus wrote to the independent Remuneration Tribunal to assist in its review of the pay packet.

  • by Olivia Ireland
‘I’ve agonised over this’: Suspected foreign interference victims break silence

‘I’ve agonised over this’: Suspected foreign interference victims break silence

Federal police told some of Australia’s most prominent critics of the Chinese Communist Party they were suspected targets of a foreign interference operation.

  • by Matthew Knott
The truth about Australia’s race to roll out renewables
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The truth about Australia’s race to roll out renewables

New figures heighten the dispute over energy policy after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton revealed this week he would not set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

  • by David Crowe
Dutton needs to emulate a former president named Donald. No, not that one

Dutton needs to emulate a former president named Donald. No, not that one

At first glance, making the Liberal Party more illiberal aligns with the global rise of hard-right parties. Delve deeper and an alternative conservative narrative emerges.

  • by Nick Bryant