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Peter Dutton could do an Abbott with time, if not God, on his side
With his nuclear power policy threatening inner-city seats, the opposition leader’s likely path to power is over two elections.
- Aaron Patrick
- Exclusive
- Anthony Albanese
Election countdown: Labor has plenty of laws to pass before voting day
With the election due within 12 months, Labor ministers privately concede that some policies could be pushed back into a likely second term.
- Ronald Mizen
Dutton promises back-to-basics economic plan
Peter Dutton says the coalition would simplify the definition of a casual worker in a wide-ranging policy speech on Saturday.
- Savannah Meacham
- Exclusive
- Nuclear energy
Switkowski backs nuclear push, Dutton promises costings
Ziggy Switkowski says nuclear power has a role to play in the zero-emissions energy mix and would deliver a positive return to taxpayers.
- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
Dutton is prepared to take risks, but he is no onion eater
The signature difference between what the Coalition unleashed on Wednesday and the debilitating climate fights of the past is that both parties are operating from the assumption that emissions need to be reduced.
- Phillip Coorey
This Month
Labor’s AUKUS embrace negates nuclear waste argument: Dutton
Labor has already agreed to establish a high-level nuclear waste dump under the AUKUS pact.
- Phillip Coorey
UK’s nuclear plant will cost nearly three times what was estimated
Expert analysis of nuclear power in Australia and the experience of countries overseas suggests the Coalition may have to spend $60 billion on its energy plan.
- Tom McIlroy
Dutton pledges to release nuclear costs before 2025 election
The opposition has moved to counter Labor’s key attack against its nuclear power policy, promising full costings before voters go to the polls next year.
- Tom McIlroy
Dutton challenges Albanese to nuclear election
Peter Dutton has pulled the trigger on the nuclear power plan the opposition will take to the next election, sparking concern about delays to the energy transition.
- Updated
- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
- Nuclear energy
Dutton is ready for a fight over his crazy-brave nuclear play
You only have to consider the political context in which the nuclear power pledge was made to understand the Coalition feels it is a risk worth taking.
- Phillip Coorey
Middle-aged, middle-income women lead drift away from PM
The “bill payers in the house” have soured on Anthony Albanese over the past 12 months.
- Phillip Coorey
Labor slumps on climate, cost of living as Albanese’s ratings fall
Voters have marked down Labor over climate policy and the cost of living, while Anthony Albanese has lost significant ground to Peter Dutton.
- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
- Peter Dutton
Beware the uncomplicated politician: Dutton on the rise as PM falls
In December 2022 Anthony Albanese enjoyed a 26-point lead over Peter Dutton as preferred prime minister, but it has now dwindled to just two points.
- Phillip Coorey
Push to dump Liberal’s Chinese candidate in Bennelong
After boundary changes made the seat more winnable, rivals begun lobbying factional leaders to hold a vote to replace Scott Yung, party sources say.
- Aaron Patrick
Teals lose North Sydney in NSW shake-up, Bennelong turns Liberal
After taking into account the redistributions in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia, nationally, Labor has 77 seats and the Coalition 59.
- Updated
- Phillip Coorey
Why Tasmania just got more complicated for Peter Dutton
The surprise move by Liberal MP Gavin Pearce to not seek re-election further complicates the Coalition’s efforts to win government and shines a light on Liberal tensions in the island state.
- Tom McIlroy
Ailing economy vindicates big-spending budget: Chalmers
Australia’s flatlining economy was vindication for last month’s big-spending federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has claimed.
- Phillip Coorey
Immigration a rising concern for voters
Immigration has surged as an issue of concern among voters while the government’s perceived handling of the issue is continuing to decline.
- Phillip Coorey
Frydenberg rules out a return to politics – for now
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ended a brief flirtation with a return to politics, saying he will not seek preselection for his old seat of Kooyong.
- Updated
- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
- Opinion
The Liberals need Frydenberg, but at what cost?
The optics of a bloke pushing aside a woman, especially in a teal seat, just because it’s suddenly become winnable, will be poor.
- Updated
- Phillip Coorey
Frydenberg’s political comeback splits Liberals
The former treasurer is not ruling out a rematch against teal independent Monique Ryan in his old seat of Kooyong.
- Updated
- Ronald Mizen
May
Redistribution puts teals, Liberals at risk
Labor has lost a key seat in Victoria but could replace it by picking up a newly created electorate – Bullwinkel – in WA, under a planned rejig for the next federal election.
- Tom McIlroy and Phillip Coorey
Labor wants a deal on more senators by Christmas
Tasmania has 402,000 voters and 12 senators; the ACT has 315,000 voters and two senators. MPs want to make upper house representation a bit more even.
- Tom McIlroy
Labor revamps deportation directive to stem visa crisis
The controversial Direction 99 will be rewritten to ensure legal authorities “give weight to community safety” when hearing appeals against visa cancellations.
- Phillip Coorey and Andrew Tillett
Husic calls for lower corporate taxes
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic says the Labor government would consider revising the company tax rate.
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