ABC managing director Hugh Marks apologized to Gina Rinehart and announced policy changes following legal threats over crude comments in the Race Around the World program.
NSW's anti-corruption watchdog ICAC was shown text messages suggesting federal opposition leader Angus Taylor may have paid money to the Reformers faction, a claim Taylor has previously denied.
Australian Coalition leaders Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan's claims about land use for renewables and rising electricity costs during a 'net zero debate' were systematically debunked by experts and data from Net Zero Australia and Aemo, highlighting significant factual inaccuracies.
Coalition MPs Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan used Karl Stefanovic's podcast to criticize net zero policies and renewable energy, making claims about land use and electricity costs. Experts and research, including Net Zero Australia and Aemo, subsequently refuted these claims, highlighting misinformation regarding land requirements and the causes of rising electricity prices.
Senator Alex Antic's bid for South Australian Liberal Party state president is causing deep divisions. Moderates fear his One Nation-friendly stance, while conservatives see it as a chance to reclaim lost voters and define the party's conservative identity, ahead of the August 29 AGM.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor is under pressure to clarify his involvement with the hard-right Reformers faction of the NSW Liberals, following allegations of potential financial donations raised during the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry. Despite denying payments, his colleagues and the Labor treasurer are demanding a more comprehensive explanation.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor attacked Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, calling it a "column of smoke" incapable of solving Australia's problems. He warned their policies could cost a trillion dollars, increase inflation, and risk a debt crisis, while Hanson met with controversial British activist Tommy Robinson in London.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has strongly criticized Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, calling it a 'column of smoke' incapable of solving Australia's problems. Taylor warned that One Nation's policies could cost a trillion dollars, increase inflation, and risk a sovereign debt crisis, while Hanson is in London meeting with controversial British activist Tommy Robinson.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor defended shadow minister Sarah Henderson's calls to the triple-zero system during a nationwide Telstra outage. He also addressed concerns over Senator Kerrynne Liddle's claim of a death linked to the outage, which SA police are now investigating.
Millions were affected by a massive Telstra outage, but the opposition, led by Angus Taylor, struggled to criticize the government due to their own team's gaffes, including testing triple zero and unsubstantiated claims of foreign interference.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor defended shadow minister Sarah Henderson's unnecessary calls to the triple-zero system during a nationwide Telstra outage, stating she was "doing her job." He also dismissed concerns about Senator Kerrynne Liddle's unconfirmed claim of an elderly death due to the outage.
Australian ministers are in conflict over a major Telstra outage. Communications Minister Anika Wells criticized opposition figures for suggesting China's involvement without evidence. Meanwhile, shadow minister Sarah Henderson faced backlash for testing the emergency triple-zero system during the outage.
Australian ministers Anika Wells and Kristy McBain have criticized opposition figures Barnaby Joyce, Angus Taylor, and Sarah Henderson for speculating about Chinese involvement in a major Telstra outage without evidence. Henderson also faced criticism for "testing" the triple-zero emergency line during the outage.
Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh suggests the party may need a rebrand to win back voters, as the Coalition hits a new polling low of 17% in Newspoll, with Labor leading at 33% and One Nation at 29%.
Australia's parliament enters its last week before the winter break amidst high tensions. Key events include Vanuatu's PM visit, the Midwinter Ball, and crucial negotiations on Labor's budget, NDIS cuts, tax legislation, and gambling advertising reforms.
Liberal leader Angus Taylor's leadership is under scrutiny following a "stacking" comment and a fumbled response on multiculturalism. His handling of One Nation's rise also divides the party, with some advocating for cooperation and others for confrontation.
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy analyze a significant week in Australian politics, focusing on the potential success of new centrist parties, Angus Taylor's recent stumbles, and lessons for Anthony Albanese from Keir Starmer's political challenges.
Angus Taylor faced criticism for political missteps and an awkward social media video, while Pauline Hanson sparked debate by claiming the multicultural Socceroos represented a "monoculture." The controversy highlighted the team's diversity and prompted responses from PM Albanese and former Socceroo Craig Foster.
Angus Taylor faced scrutiny for his stance on multiculturalism, with some Liberal colleagues urging him to embrace modern Australia's diversity. Taylor later clarified his support for a multiculturalism based on shared laws and values, rejecting a 'Labor's multiculturalism'.
Angus Taylor repeatedly avoided questions on his support for multiculturalism, citing "vague words." Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused him of aligning with Pauline Hanson's "monoculture" call, while Labor ministers affirmed their commitment to multiculturalism. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated modern Australia is not and never has been a monoculture.
Australian Treasurer Angus Taylor repeatedly avoided questions on whether he supports multiculturalism, prompting accusations from Labor of aligning with One Nation's "monoculture" stance. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed modern Australia is not a monoculture.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor have criticized Pauline Hanson's One Nation party for its plans to slash migration, warning it could worsen skilled worker shortages. Hanson claims multiculturalism has failed and blames migration for housing and infrastructure pressures.
One Nation is surging in Australian politics, outpolling Labor and the Coalition for the first time. The party's leader, Pauline Hanson, is tapping into voter anger over economic issues and broken promises, while opposition leader Angus Taylor struggles to connect with voters in Western Australia. Analysts suggest highlighting Hanson's hypocrisy and lack of policy substance could be key to regaining support.
Former foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans has called the Aukus defence agreement a "ludicrous delusion" and one of Australia's worst foreign policy decisions. He argues a future US administration would only assist Australia if its own assets were threatened, not for an "existential attack".
