Opposition leader Peter Dutton tells businesses to stand up for their interests if they want change

Peter Dutton says business leaders have a moral imperative to speak up on big issues, while also accusing the Government of peddling an energy “fantasy” that will never allow for more domestic manufacturing. The Opposition Leader says it is no use business owners grumbling behind the scenes about policy concerns if they want change. FOLLOW … Read more

Michelle Grattan: Political battle over nuclear will be on several fronts

If history had taken a different turn, Australia might now not be debating nuclear power but have had it up and running for decades. John Gorton, prime minister from 1968 to 1971, was a true believer in nuclear. His biographer Ian Hancock wrote that Gorton “visualised the generation of cheap electricity, and fuel for transport … Read more

Coalition agrees to pass Labor’s tax cuts as Peter Dutton blasts Prime Minister as the ‘liar in the Lodge’

All taxpayers will be guaranteed relief from July 1 after the Coalition agreed to pass the Albanese Government’s reworked stage three tax cuts. Liberal leader Peter Dutton said the Opposition would not stand in the way of tax cuts for struggling households. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Trusted … Read more

The Guardian’s political editor Katharine Murphy quits to join Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s office

The Guardian Australia’s political editor Katharine Murphy has announced she is leaving journalism to take up a role working in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s office. But the move has drawn a tongue-in-cheek rebuke from the Opposition, with Liberal Leader Peter Dutton taking to social media with a sarcastic swipe at Ms Murphy and one of … Read more

Newspoll: Anthony Albanese loses ground among one surprise WA demographic while support grows elsewhere

Labor has maintained an election-winning lead in WA despite losing support in the key battleground States of Queensland and New South Wales. According to the latest Newspoll, published in The Australian, the ALP improved its two-party preferred lead of 53-47 per cent to 54-46 per cent on the back of a one-point fall in primary … Read more