Matt Canavan has emerged as the leader of the National party. But, ask Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry, is he the right person to take on One Nation? And will the upcoming South Australian election be an extinction-level

Matt Canavan has emerged as the leader of the National party. But, ask Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry, is he the right person to take on One Nation? And will the upcoming South Australian election be an extinction-level

Beating Pauline Hanson was the late Ron Boswell’s defining victory. His protege, Matt Canavan, now faces the next great battle against her

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• Australia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile as Bowen insists country ‘nowhere near’ running out

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In an essay for Crikey, the former Australian of the Year says the PM is a ‘turncoat’ who is ‘capitulating to foreign powers’ amid the US-Israel war on Iran

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We may never know what Matt Canavan is talking about

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Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to new shadow minister for the digital economy, science, innovation and cybersecurity Aaron Violi, who was promoted to the frontbench in a reshuffle by opposition leader Angus Taylor

The anti-corruption watchdog’s long-awaited findings provide some answers, but raise even bigger questions about what exactly the body is for

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Iraq’s national security adviser Qassim al-Araji says he told Australian ambassador that countries should repatriate prisoners

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Chief executive of Acoss, who undertook the study, says ‘it’s clear this tax break funnels billions into the wealthiest parts of our country’

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The Albanese government has rushed through new powers for use during global crises but asylum lawyers say it sends a ‘disturbing’ message

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Hail Creek is responsible for about 20% of Australia’s coalmine methane, while only producing 1% of the country’s coal

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Antisemitism royal commissioner Virginia Bell warned parliamentary inquiry of legislative gap just days before resignation of former spy chief Dennis Richardson

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• NSW prepares for fuel shortages at hospitals as Australia relaxes petrol standards for 60 days

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Dennis Richardson quits Bondi attack inquiry a fortnight after its opening hearing, telling the ABC he felt ‘surplus to requirements’

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I’m prepared to have more Australian babies, feed them from more Australian barbecues and choke their atmosphere with more Australian fossil fuels so they can grow up experiencing more Australian bushfires

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It ain’t what it used to be

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The rumours of action on the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are louder than before any budget this century. But is the PM up to the task?

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Nacc report into unlawful scheme found two senior public servants engaged in corrupt conduct but declined to refer them for charges in what victims call a ‘massive letdown’

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The Nationals turn to a leader who understands the enemy better than anyone

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The National party in Australia has a new federal leader as senator Matt Canavan emerged as the winner of a tight party-room ballot on Wednesday.

The change at the top of the Coalition partner comes after David Littleproud announced his shock res

Exclusive: Independent and Greens senators ask president to set up inquiry and anti-racism training for politicians to prevent bigotry ‘corroding democracy’

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Australia Institute data finds state and federal subsidies for coal, gas and oil products increased 10% in past year, growing at a faster pace than funding to NDIS

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The new Nationals leader’s position on social issues and the environment puts him at odds with much of the country

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When Barnaby Joyce was flirting with defecting

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• Member of Iranian football squad changes mind on asylum claim in Australia, minister confirms

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The Queensland senator replaces David Littleproud, who announced his shock resignation from the National party on Tuesday

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Anti-corruption watchdog makes adverse findings against two former public servants but clears four other individuals

Two former public servants referred to the anti-corruption watchdog by the royal commission into robodebt have been found to hav

Tony Burke expected to discuss incident with Australian federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett on Wednesday

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• Five players previously granted humanitarian visas

• Team’s departure for Malaysia ends Women’s Asian Cup saga

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Resurgent inflation, already a factor before the Middle East conflict, now risks intensifying, creating a problem for the prime minister

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Exclusive: Several MPs question why the party rushed to endorse strikes that were likely in breach of international law

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On Tuesday morning, the prime minister announced Australia is sending aircraft, missiles and personnel to the Gulf as war rages in the region. But Anthony Albanese says it doesn’t mean we’re involved, or officially at war.

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Matt Canavan and Kevin Hogan put hands up with party expected to hold leadership election before the end of the week

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A crowded field of Nationals MPs are set to j

Government and motoring groups say there is no shortage of fuel supplies but stockpiling has left country service stations running dry, as Iran war sparks oil price fears

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• ‘I’m buggered’: David Littleproud resigns as leader of National party as Matt Canavan flags tilt

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As the APS rebuilds after decades of erosion, the real test will be whether Australia can move beyond the politics and develop lasting expertise

Australia’s shift away from external labour under the Albanese government is a welcome correction, bu

Australia's home affairs minister, Tony Burke, has confirmed five members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia. The announcement came hours after the US president, Donald Trump, posted about the

Anthony Albanese announces surveillance aircraft, air-to-air missiles and supporting personnel will be deployed to the UAE after request from their president

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Staffing levels at centres ‘critical’ under Management and Training Corporation, prisons watchdog says

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We don’t want to be the poster child

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Authors of a new book argue secession could be a blueprint for eastern states but the government says it would leave WA with a weaker economy and no defence force

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Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports rooftop solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme

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Exclusive: The party is trying to shape Coalition policies with attempt to widen appeal to women and young people

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Greens say support for superannuation tax changes is a ‘down payment’ on Labor pursuing genuine reform in 12 May federal budget

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Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within days

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The Greens say sending military suppor

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• ASX plunges $90bn amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisis

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Defence analysts say the world-class capability of the RAAF’s Wedgetail aircraft could help against drone and missile strikes carried out by Iran

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Appeasing the White House at all costs indulges little but a sentimental notion of a US-Australia relationship that no longer exists

As the illegal American-Israeli air war on Iran spreads its treacherous dangers virus-like across the globe, Aust

This year, the Australian federal government will spend billions on a scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrol. It’s known as the fuel tax credit scheme, and there are growing calls for it to be wound back.