Mining magnate Clive Palmer has revealed a preference deal between his United Australian Party and Campbell Newman’s Liberal Democrats for the upcoming federal election.
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Fear and Loathing Down Under
The rest of the world is stunned by Australian tyranny: The rest of the world may not…
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Retreat on S.Korean ‘fake news’ law
South Korea's ruling party has backed down on a controversial bill to impose tou…
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Qld election 2020: Sparks fly over Labor claims the LNP will bring back Newman-style public service cute
Labor has accused the LNP of having a secret plan to slash the public service despite…
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Betting odds show CQ’s election expectations
According to Ladbrokes, Labor currently has the best odds in the seat of Rockhampton,…
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Could David Crisafulli lead the LNP to win at the next Queensland election?
Gold Coast MP David Crisafulli is standing unopposed to replace Deb Frecklington as L…
Qld MP Wallace set to be House Speaker
Queensland LNP MP Andrew Wallace will be nominated by the Liberals to take up the role of Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr Wallace received the
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House of Representatives to decide on new Speaker as Tony Smith steps down
Queensland LNP MP Andrew Wallace is considered the favourite to take the role of Speaker, following the exit of Victorian colleague Tony Smith.
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There's a lot going on in politics in this final sitting fortnight of 2021
There's a lot going on in politics today. Tony Smith formally steps down as the Speaker of the House, after six years in the role. His replacement is tipped to be Queensland LNP M
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MPs to back religious discrimination bill
Liberal and Nationals politicians are expected to endorse a contentious proposal to boost religious discrimination protections. The bill will go to the coalition's joint partyroom on Tuesday when members are set to see and approve it.
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House of Reps to decide on new Speaker
Queensland LNP MP Andrew Wallace is tipped to take up the role of Speaker of the House of Representatives after a vote on Tuesday.If successful, Mr Wallace will be the 31st Speaker since federation, replacing Tony Smith who is going to the government backbench after more than six years in …
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Scott Morrison staring down Liberal threat that could hijack pre-election agenda
Two Liberals senators who few in the party expected to be elected have found themselves holding the Prime Minister's legislative agenda just months out from an election, potentially making Scott Morrison's job even harder,
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New Vic senator champions state’s farmers
The coalition's newest senator is positioning himself as a voice for country Victoria, saying the state's agricultural sector is under-represented in parliament. Greg Mirabella, the husband of former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella,
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Speaker retires to chorus of high praise
It was the end of an era in the House of Representatives on Monday as the Speaker retired from his role with a chorus of bipartisan praise. Liberal MP Tony Smith has been Speaker for the past six years and three months having been elected unopposed three times.
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New Vic senator champions state's farmers
The coalition's newest senator is positioning himself as a voice for country Victoria, saying the state's agricultural sector is under-represented in parliament.Greg Mirabella, the husband of former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella,
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