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Looks like nothing can save the governor-general this time either

David Hurley stirred things up, according to Crikey readers — almost as much as the former PM.

Crikey

Paranoid, delusional, deceitful: Scott Morrison was a dangerous leader even to his own side

As prime minister, Morrison had some strange characteristics that reflected a profoundly flawed political personality — and party.

Crikey

Former prime minister John Howard says Scott Morrison should remain in parliament to avoid a by-election

Former prime minister John Howard says Scott Morrison should not resign as a Liberal MP because it is not in…

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Australia PM says Morrison’s secret roles ‘undermined democracy’

Anthony Albanese seeking official legal advice after it emerges predecessor had appointed himself to a number of roles.

Al Jazeera

Adviser or lobbyist? Costello’s future hangs on what he did for Packer

What’s the difference between a consultant and a lobbyist? For Peter Costello and James Packer, a world of difference.

Crikey

Nationals leader says party must rebuild trust with women but rejects quotas

David Littleproud says regional Australians should be considered at Labor’s jobs summit as he outlines vision to party faithful

The Guardian - AU

With a state election looming, a crisis has left Victoria's opposition with no choice but to regroup

Months out from a state election, a leaked email, a "disastrous" interview and staff departures have rocked Victoria's opposition.

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Grattan on Friday: Will 'teals' strike Liberals another blow in Victorian and NSW elections?

The federal Liberals are in a parlous state, after an election that was not just lost to Labor but where…

The Conversation

'Revolving door' of Lib women if no change

Liberal MPs have called for culture change to retain and encourage more women, as the party reviews the factors behind…

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Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy's media manager quits days after new chief of staff announced

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has suffered another staffing setback with the resignation of his director of communications, just months…

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Liberals’ election post-mortem offers ‘no shit, Sherlock’ level insights

Why did the Liberal Party lose at the May election? The factors were all obvious, and it was repeatedly warned…

Crikey

Treasurer Matt Kean elected unopposed as NSW deputy Liberal leader

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is named as the new deputy leader of the state's parliamentary Liberal Party at a meeting…

ABC News

Nationals MP Vince Catania hands in resignation for WA seat of North West Central

Nationals MP Vince Catania's departure in the seat of North West Central officially triggers the process of holding a by-election…

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NSW premier wants unity before elections

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called for unity of the fractured Liberal Party battered by political scandals and a federal…

AAP

'Lack of vision' led to Lib election loss

The Liberals' youth wing has cited failures on integrity, climate and women in a submission to the party's review of…

AAP

‘Lack of vision’ led to Lib election loss

The Liberals’ youth wing has cited failures on integrity, climate and women in a submission to the party’s review of…

Crikey

NSW Transport Minister David Elliott puts name forward for deputy Liberal leadership

The veteran minister says he's told NSW Premier Dominc Perrottet "I'll make myself available" in search to fill job vacated…

ABC News

Sydney news: Kean, Elliott, Ward, Henskens vie for Liberal deputy leadership after Stuart Ayres's resignation

MORNING BRIEFING: Jostling is underway for the deputy leadership of the New South Wales Liberal Party after the resignation of…

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Moira Deeming pictured alongside Liberal colleague at anti-abortion Zoom meeting during Melbourne lockdown

Screenshot appears to show pair sitting together during Covid lockdown that included a curfew and 5km travel limit

The Guardian - AU

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West Australian Liberal Leader tells state conference party must become 'credible alternative' as rebuild continues

Western Australia's Liberal Party has suffered two recent bruising election results, but state leader David Honey says he is optimistic…

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After two disastrous elections, Liberals debate major reforms at landmark state party conference in Perth

After two dismal election results in Western Australia, at both state and federal levels, the stakes are high for the…

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Victorian Liberals defend pre-selection of controversial candidate Moira Deeming

The Victorian Liberal party defends its pre-selection of a controversial anti-abortion candidate following the resignation of a former Liberal MP…

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‘In the past’: Matthew Guy dismisses concerns over Victorian Liberal candidate’s attacks on transgender rights

Moira Deeming’s 2020 comments on Safe Schools and gender identity not made by ‘a candidate’, Guy says

The Guardian - AU

Angus Taylor, shadow minister for misgendering

Even after Deputy Speaker Sharon Claydon asked Taylor to refrain from calling her ‘Mr Speaker’, the shadow treasurer struggled.

Crikey

‘Final straw’: former Victorian Liberal MP quits party after Moira Deeming preselection

Andrew Elsbury says he feels ‘no longer in tune’ with party membership

The Guardian - AU