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Fears grow of possible miscalculation involving Australian military in contested South China Sea

The most recent close-waters interaction between Chinese and Australian warships leads experts to fear a serious incident could occur soon.

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Call to review security of Australian MPs

Following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, a Nationals MP says the security of Australian politicians should…

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Inquiry told of Lavarack behaviour issues

The veterans inquiry has been told behavioural issues still exist at Townsville’s Lavarack barracks, despite improvements in how the ADF…

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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hears government did nothing about claims processes for three years

The former government was told to simplify claims processes for veterans three years ago, but made no decision to adopt…

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Who is Sussan Ley? Who is Perin Davey? Here's a look at the Coalition's female deputy leaders

In the wake of the election, voices within Liberal and National ranks cried out for the parties to reconnect with…

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David Littleproud next Nationals leader

Nationals MPs have determined David Littleproud will take over the party's leadership from Barnaby Joyce following a spill.

AAP

Three way contest for Nationals leadership

Nationals MPs will meet to determine the party’s leadership, with Darren Chester and David Littleproud set to challenge Barnaby Joyce.

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Liberal, National parties set to decide leadership positions following federal election loss

The Coalition parties will today vote on who should lead them in the wake of the election. The Liberals' meeting…

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Barnaby Joyce fights to stay on as Nationals’ leader as poll suggests most voters view him as electoral weakness

David Littleproud and Darren Chester make the case for a refresh in wake of Coalition rout

The Guardian - AU

Littleproud ousts Joyce in Nationals leadership spill, as Liberals give Dutton clear run

Update: David Littleproud has been elected leader of the National Party after successfully challenging Barnaby Joyce on May 30. More…

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Littleproud to run for Nationals top job

The Nationals' high-profile deputy leader David Littleproud will nominate for the leadership position of his boss, Barnaby Joyce.

AAP

David Littleproud declares he will challenge Barnaby Joyce for National party leadership

Deputy Nationals leader David Littleproud confirms he will try to topple Barnaby Joyce as leader when the party meets in…

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Darren Chester to challenge Barnaby Joyce for Nationals leadership, but plays down chances

The Victorian MP says "extreme" comments from some of his colleagues contributed to the Coalition's loss and the party needs…

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The Nats Are Fighting Again Bc An MP Just Put His Hand Up To Challenge Barnaby For Leadership

The Nationals Party leadership has been contested by Darren Chester following the Coalition's election loss and Barnaby Joyce's return.

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NSW paramedics take industrial action; interest rate rises predicted – as it happened

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Spoiled for Joyce

Good morning, early birds. Barnaby Joyce is set to be challenged for the Nationals leadership, and people in NSW who…

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Federal election: Anthony Albanese to urge Fair Work Commission to raise minimum wage, Barnaby Joyce faces challenge for Nationals leadership — as it happened

The Prime Minister will urge the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage, while Liberal MP Stuart Robert says…

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Nationals urged to recognise wider views

Darren Chester will take on Barnaby Joyce for the Nationals leadership, saying the views of some party colleagues had impacted…

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Chester to contest Nationals leadership

Darren Chester will contest for the Nationals leadership, indicating the views of some party colleagues had impacted the party’s chances…

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‘Time for change’: Darren Chester confirms he will challenge Barnaby Joyce for Nationals leadership

Former veterans affairs minister says ‘it’s important we listen to the message we received over the weekend from the Australian…

The Guardian - AU

Nationals weigh up leadership options

As National Party members and senators prepare to come to Canberra, two MPs have declared their tilts for the party’s…

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Eden-Monaro and Gippsland are next-door neighbours: why is one seat safe and the other marginal?

The recent federal election saw some close calls but few surprises in the regions, where wild electoral swings are rare.

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Rural News Corp paper delivers sharp rebuke to Barnaby Joyce over Nationals’ climate ‘deniers’

‘Bible of the bush’ urges party to concede global heating is real as Darren Chester compares Joyce’s boast about retaining…

The Guardian - AU

When will the Liberals work out how toxic Barnaby Joyce really is?

Does Barnaby Joyce accept any responsibility for the catastrophe that befell the Morrison government? No more than he accepts responsibility…

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