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Climate target bill passes lower house after being amended by Greens and 'teal' crossbenchers

The government has agreed to Greens and "teal" independent amendments to its climate target bill, despite not requiring their votes…

ABC News

Marles looks to South Korean defence ties

As Australia launches a defence strategic review, the deputy prime minister has met with South Korea’s defence minister in Canberra.

Crikey

Opposition hits back at defence criticism

Senior Liberal Simon Birmingham says the previous government did not contribute to growing tensions in the region, amid a new…

AAP

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Peter Dutton rejects push by moderate Liberals to change position on climate legislation

Opposition leader tells shadow cabinet voting against bill does not mean it opposes targets, while Greens yet to reach consensus

The Guardian - AU

Ukrainian president to deliver uni address

The federal opposition has called on the government to continue support to Ukraine, as its president prepares to address Australian…

Crikey

Liberal MP Bridget Archer open to crossing floor to vote for government’s emissions target bill

Moderate Liberal says if Anthony Albanese wants to end climate wars, he must tone down ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric

The Guardian - AU

China’s foreign minister says Coalition government was ‘root cause’ of hostility to Australia

In meeting with Penny Wong after G20 summit Chinese foreign minister says past Australian governments ‘root cause’ of strained relations

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong: China and Australia take ‘first steps towards stabilising relationship’

Foreign affairs minister meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at G20 in Bali to push for end to ‘coercive’ sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Aust-UK ties will survive Johnson quitting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the United Kingdom-Australia relationship goes beyond individuals and will continue to thrive with new leadership.

Crikey

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Australia demands end to ‘unjustified trade strikes’ after China ends diplomatic freeze

Penny Wong says dialogue is in the interests of both countries but government will ‘always stand up for Australia’s values’

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Ten women in shadow cabinet, and Nationals grab trade job

Angus Taylor will take the key shadow treasury post in a 24-member shadow cabinet containing 10 women and six Nationals.

The Conversation

‘True to our values’: partisan warrior elected as new leader of Australian Liberals after crushing defeat

Peter Dutton, a former home affairs minister and hardliner, is trying to craft a softer image, as he vows party…

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton elected unopposed as Liberal party leader with Sussan Ley as deputy

The pair will lead a much-depleted party, with the Liberal-National Coalition likely to hold just 58 or 59 seats in…

The Guardian - AU

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Peter Dutton becomes the new Liberal Party leader, as the Coalition enters the wilderness

Peter Dutton becomes Liberal leader as the party takes its first steps forward out of government. So, who is the…

ABC News

Liberal election review to focus on teal independents and preselection problems

Just days after its election defeat, the Liberal Party has announced the terms of its post-election review, focusing on the…

ABC News

Barnaby Joyce signals Nationals could drop support for net zero emissions

Party leader refuses to rule out split from Liberals, saying it’s a ‘decision for both parties’ but his ‘preference’ is…

The Guardian - AU

Liberal moderate Bridget Archer says she will ‘potentially’ seek party’s deputy leadership

MP who held ultra-marginal seat of Bass says party needs to abandon culture wars and return to basics

The Guardian - AU

Liberals weigh up options for party leader

The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a…

AAP

Morrison's 'great electoral bungle' leaves the Liberals decimated and heading in the wrong direction

It is pretty human to crave the approval of peers and to hope for more of the same, even if…

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Peter Dutton firms as next Liberal leader amid fight over future of the party

Dan Tehan and Karen Andrews both touted as potential challengers, but conservatives confident Dutton has the numbers to succeed Scott…

The Guardian - AU

Federal election 2022: Who are the winners and losers?

A new government in power, a new Liberal leader and a host of fresh faces heading to Parliament House. Who…

ABC News

Labor closes in on majority as Liberals reflect on massacre

Labor is closing in on an electoral majority, as the blame game kicks off within Liberal ranks.

Crikey

Decade of conservatism in Australia comes to an end with Labor set for victory

Australia’s centre-left Labour party has toppled the conservative government after almost a decade in power.

Irish Independent

Women — teal, red or green — are this election’s central story

These powerful new parliamentary members never wavered from a clear vision, one the Liberals failed to counter.

Crikey

Labor wins after Morrison hit by contagion

Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to give Australians the government they deserve, and to end 'the climate wars'. Veteran…

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