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sbs.com.auai6 days ago
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie Calls for Major Increase in Australian AI Investment
Shadow minister Andrew Hastie delivered the Tom Hughes Oration in Sydney on Monday night, calling for Australia to increase spending on artificial intelligence and appoint a dedicated AI ambassador.
The Guardianpolitics7 days ago
Liberal Senator Jonno Duniam to Leave Parliament Before End of 2026
The Tasmanian senator and shadow home affairs minister informed opposition leader Angus Taylor of his plan to leave parliament. Duniam cited family priorities and exhaustion from the party’s earlier leadership change.
politics10 days ago
One Nation Raises Over Two Million Dollars in Two Days for Anti-Labor Campaign
One Nation collected more than two million dollars within 48 hours after launching a donation drive using the slogan 'Fire the liar.' The party plans to use the funds to target Labor-held seats ahead of the next federal election.
theconversation.comworld12 days ago
Abbott Endorses Preference Deals Between Conservative Parties, Citing Labor-Greens Example
New Liberal president Tony Abbott endorsed preference swaps with One Nation and said the party would not win by being only slightly less progressive than Labor. Opposition leader Angus Taylor left the door open to cooperation with the populist party.
politics23 days ago
Tony Abbott Elected Liberal Party President Unopposed
Former prime minister Tony Abbott was elected Liberal Party president on Friday without opposition. He addressed delegates at the party's annual national convention and outlined priorities for the opposition.
world31 days ago
Liberal Senator Denies Endorsing Podcast Remarks on Migration
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price rejected claims she supported a podcast host's call to limit migration from specific regions. She said her comments focused on migrants adopting Australian values rather than ethnicity.
politics35 days ago
Liberal Senator Criticizes Coalition Welfare Plan for Non-Citizens
Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan publicly disagreed with his party's proposal to limit welfare access for tax-paying permanent migrants. He called for a broader debate on citizenship rights and obligations.
politics41 days ago
One Nation Wins Farrer By-Election, Securing Its First Seat in the House of Representatives
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume failed to rule out a future Coalition arrangement with One Nation after the party claimed the seat of Farrer in a by-election. One Nation MP David Farley won the historically safe Coalition seat previously held by former leader Sussan Ley. Hume des…
politics43 days ago
One Nation's David Farley Wins Farrer By-Election
David Farley became One Nation's first federal MP after securing the previously safe Liberal seat of Farrer in a by-election on Saturday. One Nation's primary vote reached the low-40s while independent Michelle Milthorpe took about a quarter of first preferences. Liberal leader A…
tass.compolitics46 days ago
Tony Abbott Positioned to Become Next Liberal Party President
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is expected to seek the unpaid role of president of the Liberal Party's organisational wing with the support of the opposition leader. The party is seeking to regain voter support ahead of the 2028 election. Separately, the federal government is…
The Guardianworld57 days ago
Australian Opposition Leader Discusses Immigration Policy and Country Risks
Australian opposition leader Angus Taylor outlined his party's immigration policy, emphasizing risks from certain countries. He highlighted Iran as an example and defended preferencing decisions in an upcoming byelection. The policy focuses on alignment with Australian values wit…