Liberal Party of Australia

Victorian Liberal Party candidate dispute

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Victorian Liberal candidate Grant Hutchinson challenges disendorsement

The Victorian Liberal Party disendorsed Grant Hutchinson as its candidate for the marginal seat of Croydon, replacing him with Toby Wooldridge. The party's state executive cited concerns that an ongoing legal dispute inv

Australian digital and technology regulation

12 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: AI infrastructure faces power constraints and investor scrutiny

The Australian government continues to pursue new regulatory frameworks for the digital and technology sectors. In September 2026, the federal government introduced the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill

Australia tobacco tax debate and illicit market crackdown

39 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Victoria illicit tobacco sellers move online to evade crackdown

The debate over Australian tobacco taxation has intensified as the Coalition pushes for a major policy overhaul. A Senate inquiry led by the Coalition has recommended slashing tobacco excise by up to 80 per cent to comba

Josh Frydenberg memoir and political speculation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Josh Frydenberg launches memoir in Melbourne

Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released his memoir, ‘A Grateful Son’, which has prompted speculation regarding a potential return to federal politics. Following an invitation-only launch in Melbourne att

Australian private health insurance rebate reform dispute

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Australian Senate blocks private health insurance rebate cuts

The Australian Labor Government proposed reforming the private health insurance rebate by removing the bonus for citizens over 65. The government intended to use the projected $3 billion in savings to fund aged care serv

One Nation party rise and shifting Australian political tide

77 clusters · 140 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: One Nation faces pressure to submit policies for independent costing in NSW

The One Nation party, led by Pauline Hanson, continues to experience a significant surge in political influence, threatening Australia’s traditional two-party system. Recent quarterly Newspoll data indicates the party ha

Pauline Hanson and One Nation political developments

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Pauline Hanson offers to form government with Liberals

In September 2026, Pauline Hanson of One Nation joined forces with independent senators and MPs to petition the Prime Minister for increased parliamentary staffing. The group characterized the existing allocation system

Australian Coalition migration and policy platform

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Angus Taylor addresses CPAC on Liberal Party direction

Liberal Party Leader Angus Taylor has outlined a platform for the Coalition focused on reducing net overseas migration and addressing economic and social issues. Taylor proposed cutting temporary migrant numbers by appro

Death of former Australian politician Bruce Baird

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Bruce Baird, former NHVR Chair and Australian politician, passes away

Former Australian politician Bruce Baird has passed away at the age of 84. Baird held prominent roles in both state and federal politics, serving as the New South Wales member for Northcott from 1984 to 1995 and repres

Australian economic growth slows amid manufacturing decline

6 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Australia and US report August inflation data

The Australian economic landscape continues to show a divergence between essential and discretionary spending, alongside signs of slowing growth. While essential retailers like Woolworths have remained resilient, discret