Politics

LATIKA M BOURKE: The Liberals are fighting for their survival from their weakest-ever position, so if Angus Taylor plans on being leader, being Angus Taylor will not be enough.

In an exclusive interview, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has shut down suggestions that he incited genocide, blasting the ‘libellous lie’, saying that Israel wants peace and an end to war in the Middle East. 

After holding nuclear talks with Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump has issued a chilling warning to Iran.

The conservative MP trying to topple Sussan Ley has declared the Liberals ‘must urgently restore Australians’ confidence’. So who is Angus Taylor?

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog says his trip to Australia has been an opportunity to reset the relationship between the two long-time allies. 

Angus Taylor has quit the shadow ministry, declaring he no longer has faith in Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Liberal Party — but stopping short of directly challenging for her job.

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson has revealed her department has spent the past year modelling changes to the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount.

Following the ‘fire sale’ of 67 defence properties around the country, concern is rising that foreign powers like China could soon buy land next to sensitive military sites.

Support for One Nation and its leader is surging, putting a once-unthinkable scenario into the national conversation.

Governor General Sam Mostyn has welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Government House, her official residence in Canberra.

Australia believes a trade deal with the European Union is the closest it has been to being finalised as Trade Minister Don Farrell flies to Brussels to hold talks with his counterparts.

On Monday, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame became as insufferable as Greta Thunberg.

The US is poised to repeal Obama-era laws requiring car makers to reduce vehicle emissions after the scientific finding that carbon dioxide endangered health.

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.