A former Queensland senator has suggested that the Liberal party should go back to its original roots instead of becoming the “diet Coke” version of Labor and Greens. The comment comes after the Liberal party’s loss in the 2022 federal election sparked calls for the party to adopt progressive policies and preselect more women to…
Liberal Party Should Not Become ‘Diet Coke’ Version of Progressive Parties: Former Liberal Senator
Liberal Party Should Not Become ‘Diet Coke’ Version of Progressive Parties: Former Senator
A former Queensland senator has suggested that the Liberal party should go back to its original roots instead of becoming the “diet Coke” version of Labor and Greens. The comment comes after the Liberal party’s loss in the 2022 federal election sparked calls for the party to adopt progressive policies and preselect more women to…
David Littleproud Becomes National Party Leader, Says Cutting Emissions Is ‘First Principles’
David Littleproud has been elected as the new leader of the conservative National party after a party room vote on Monday, ousting incumbent Barnaby Joyce and former minister Darren Chester. Senator Perin Davey from New South Wales will be the deputy leader. In his first press conference as leader, Littleproud said the Nationals, which is…
Peter Dutton Elected as New Liberal Leader Unopposed, Vows to Focus on ‘Forgotten Australians’
Former Defence Minister Peter Dutton will become the next leader of the Liberal party after being elected unopposed, while former environment minister Sussan Ley will become his deputy. During his first press conference as the Liberal leader, Dutton said under his policies will be “squarely aimed at the forgotten Australians” in the suburban areas. “Under…
Australia’s Left-Wing Greens Claims Federal Seat of Brisbane
The Greens have declared victory after winning the federal seat of Brisbane, snatching the Queensland electorate from the Liberals and gaining a fourth spot in the House of Representatives. Greens candidate Stephen Bates took the seat over Labor’s Madonna Jarrett after a close race and a tense week of vote counting for the electorate, which…
Australia’s Left-Wing Greens Claim Federal Seat of Brisbane
The Greens have declared victory after winning the federal seat of Brisbane, snatching the Queensland electorate from the Liberals and gaining a fourth spot in the House of Representatives. Greens candidate Stephen Bates took the seat over Labor’s Madonna Jarrett after a close race and a tense week of vote counting for the electorate, which…
Counting Continues as Australian Labor Party Just One Seat Shy of a Majority Government
Labor’s hopes for majority government are now pinned on three electorates after a fourth lower house seat went to the Greens. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday called last weekend’s election an “outstanding result” for the party. The major parties both received record-low primary votes, but Albanese pointed to voters in traditional blue-ribbon seats…
Coalition to Continue National Security Boost With $8 Billion for Helicopters
The Australian centre-right Coalition government has promised more than $8 billion (US$5.6 billion) will be spent as part of a boost to Australia’s military helicopter fleet, should they be re-elected. Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce on Monday the provision of 12 new Romeo maritime helicopters, to be based at HMAS Albatross in the marginal…
Coalition Looks to Support Seniors With Health Card Expansion Policy
An extra 50,000 older Australians will get access to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if the Morrison government is re-elected, as two new polls show Labor continues to lead on the two-party vote. A day after Labor leader Anthony Albanese accused him of neglecting older Australians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce an…
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