Politics

Angus Taylor believes he has the numbers, so does Sussan Ley.

'Get it over with': frustration spills over in Libs row

Frustrated colleagues and party stalwarts are calling on Angus Taylor to pull the trigger on a challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership of the Liberals.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: The Leader of the Opposition the Hon Sussan Ley sits in the House of Representatives with the Member for Wannan Dan Tehan (L) and the Member for Hume Angus Talor (R) at Parliament House on February 10, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Sessions resumed at parliament with a strong focus on the Liberal, National and One Nation parties as the former coalition loses substantial support and is embroiled in leadership turmoil. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images) Hilary Wardhaugh

The one thing keeping Sussan Ley’s leadership afloat

There was no challenge for the Liberal leadership on Tuesday and here’s why.

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Demonstrators react to pepper spray during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia near Sydney's Town Hall.

Hostile Greens urged to turn down heat over Herzog visit

A defiant Anthony Albanese has told the Greens to dial down the heat surrounding Isaac Herzog’s visit, reaffirming his support for the Israel President in the wake of Monday’s violent protests in Sydney.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog was at the ICC delivering his speech as protesters faced off against police in Sydney’s CBD.

Why ‘progressives’ hate a pro-gay rights leader from Israel

Progressive protesters have marred the visit of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, despite his status as a left-wing figure who has called for an end to violence against gays.

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Wells concedes extra cash needed to explain social media ban

Communication Minister Anika Wells has defended an additional $10 million spent on an awareness campaign for Australia’s social media ban. 

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 Gemma Smyth has been appointed the Prime Minister’s new national security advisor.

Albo picks National Security Advisor ahead of Bondi inquiry

A senior Home Affairs official who serves as the department’s Deputy Counter-Terrorism Coordinator has been appointed the Prime Minister’s new National Security Advisor

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Jim Chalmers during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House, Canberra.

Chalmers’ latest buzzword points to shifting sands again

Jim Chalmers’ budget buzzword points to plans to ease the burden on younger Australians. The Liberals - whoever their leader is by May - should take note.

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Police clashed with pro-Palestine protesters in Sydney on Monday. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Outrageous’: Protesters beaten, arrested as Herzog visits

Demonstrators have been arrested, beaten and pepper sprayed by police while protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog's continuing visit of Australia.

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Liberal Senator James Paterson serves as the Senator for Victoria and is a significant figure in the current leadership turmoil within the party.

The Liberal kingmakers backing Ley and Taylor

James Paterson and Alex Hawke have emerged as the kingmakers in the Liberal leadership stoush. The two men back opposing candidates in Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley, so who are they?

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Australia’s Communications Minister Anika Wells has demanded an urgent meeting with popular online gaming app Roblox over concerns the platform is being infiltrated by predators targeting minors.

‘Disturbing’: Roblox on notice over child predator concerns

Australia’s Communications Minister has demanded an urgent meeting with popular online gaming app Roblox over concerns the platform is being infiltrated by predators targeting minors.

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Isaac Herzog speaking to the Sydney community at An Evening of Light & Solidarity event, during his state visit to Australia

Herzog praises Minns while his own Labor MPs protest visit

Isaac Herzog has praised Chris Minns as a friend of the Jewish community on the day the NSW Premier’s own MPs protested against the Israeli President’s visit.

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BOM boss Stuart Minchin has revealed an additional $1.15 million has been spent on updating and amending the weather service’s website in late 2025 after an almost $100 million rebuild sparked outrage.

BOM spends extra $1.15m on updating rebuilt website

BOM boss Stuart Minchin has revealed an additional $1.15 million has been spent on updating and amending the weather service’s website in late 2025 after an almost $100 million rebuild sparked outrage.

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Some Liberal figures believe Angus Taylor could topple their party’s first female leader as early as Tuesday.

‘Festering wound’: Despondent Libs brace for Ley challenge

Some Liberal figures believe Angus Taylor could topple their party’s first female leader as early as Tuesday, but senate estimates hearings are complicating the calling of a party room meeting.

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