The Nationals were divided on the decision to abandon the Coalition, David Littleproud has conceded, as the leader also leveled veiled criticism at Peter Dutton over policy failures during the disastrous election campaign. Guardian Australia understands Littleproud will allocate portfolios […]
Labor’s bid to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from legal challenge over its impact on the endangered Maugean Skate is one step closer, amid unease about the government’s commitment to environmental protection. In a sign of internal angst, sources told Guardian
The Coalition has hinted at a more aggressive approach to containing the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in comments treasurer Jim Chalmers says would “send a shiver up the spine” of people relying on the $47bn program.
Coalition senators who addressed last year’s Australian Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) billed taxpayers thousands of dollars in flights, accommodation and car expenses on the weekend of the event. Guardian Australia can also reveal the former Labor senator Fatima Payman
