Politics

Peter Dutton led the Liberals to their worst federal election result in eight decades.

‘Grim and introverted’: Inside Peter Dutton’s election

Even though it was his first election as leader, Mr Dutton took on responsibilities beyond the capabilities of even the most seasoned politicians.

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A defence base in the UAE that’s home to Australian defence force members has been hit by Iranian drone strikes, as thousands of travellers remain stuck.

'All safe': Aussie troop base hit in Iran drone strikes

A defence base in the UAE that's home to Australian defence force members has been hit by Iranian drone strikes, as thousands of travellers remain stuck.

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Flames and smoke rise from Israeli airstrikes on Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut.

US jets shot down as Iran conflict descends on Lebanon

From the Gulf states and kingdoms, to Lebanon and even Cyprus the US-Israeli attack on Iran continues to engulf the region.

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US President Donald Trump says the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in the war against Iran.

Iran at a glance: Trump’s dire warning, overnight attacks

As the US manage battles across multiple borders, Donald Trump says their military is ‘knocking the crap’ out of Iran. Here’s everything you need to know.

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 Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra.

Libs project different vibe in Taylor’s Question Time debut

Opposition MPs appeared rejuvenated on Monday as Angus Taylor took the leader’s chair for his first Question Time since taking over the Liberal party’s top job.

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Anthony Albanese better please the young voters who got him where he is.

PM doesn’t have the guts to make young Aussies lives easier

Policy timidity is the hallmark of the Labor Government, but it won’t fly if Anthony Albanese wants to stay top dog.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns has condemned a Sydney mosque for mourning Iran’s dead Ayatollah Ali Khamanei with a service remembering him as a martyr.

Minns blasts Sydney mosques for mourning ‘martyr’ Ayatollah

A leading expert on global Islamic politics has suggested why the mosques are praising the tyrant, and it’s not what you think.

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Pauline Hanson stormed out of the Senate as parliamentarians debated her second censure motion.

Hanson censured again after anti-Muslim remarks

Pauline Hanson has been censured again by the Senate after her condemnable remarks about Muslims.

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Leaked review blames tax cut stance for Liberal disaster

Inside the disastrous tax call that cost Libs the election

A decision by the Liberal leadership team to oppose tax cuts ahead of last year’s election damaged the Opposition’s economic credentials, according to a confidential party review. 

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NSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed he will not be around for the 2031 state election.

‘I won’t be here’: Minns puts expiry date on leadership

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced that 2027’s election campaign will be his last, revealing that he won’t seek a further term beyond that. 

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Former state MP Rory Amon has continued testifying at his child sexual abuse trial.

Ex-Liberal MP asked teen for 'kiss' before toilet sex

A former Liberal politician says he would have asked to kiss a teenager before sex in a communal car park bathroom but denies meeting the boy a second time.

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An internal review of the Liberal Party’s disastrous 2025 election says it must never be allowed to repeat Peter Dutton’s mistake.

Secret Liberal review: Never let leader run campaign again

An internal review of the Liberal Party’s disastrous 2025 election says it must never be allowed to repeat Peter Dutton’s mistake of taking complete control of the campaign.

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Australia has ruled out participating in the unfolding conflict in the Middle East

Australia rules out role in strikes as UK opens bases to US

Australia has ruled out participating in the unfolding conflict in the Middle East as key ally the UK offers up bases for the United States and Israel to continue their joint air attack on Iran. 

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Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says Labor is not to blame for a surge in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.

Don’t blame Labor for One Nation surge, says Pat Conroy

A Senior Labor Minister says the surge in support for One Nation is a Coalition failure, rather than a verdict on the Albanese Government.

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