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state politicsCommentsPremiumRoger Cook goes nuclear on Peter Dutton’s ‘con’

Peter Dutton’s $331 billion nuclear plan has been derided as a shiny ‘mirage’ being used to ‘distract’ Australia by Premier Roger Cook, as industry leaders lobbied for an end to WA’s ban on uranium mining.

Jessica Page & Jake Dietsch

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Katina CurtisComments
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Politicians need both style and substance in their toolkits

Too far towards style-only and you fall into #scottyfrommarketing territory. Too far the other way and people feel abandoned no matter what practical actions leaders are taking.

Katina Curtis

FLAG DEBATEWhy Dutton won’t stand before the Indigenous flag if elected PM

‘We are united as a country when we gather under one flag.’

Digital Staff

Federal politicsCommentsPM, Dutton label synagogue firebomb attack ‘terrorism’

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have labelled the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue a terrorist attack ahead of police agencies meeting to determine the technical designation.

Katina Curtis

Federal politicsComments‘Australia would be in recession’: Chalmers ducks blame

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has shifted the blame while defending his spending, the country’s ‘weak’ economy and household pressures, saying the opposition would have Australia in a recession.

Katina Curtis

The NightlyAlbo’s in for a tough summer to turn his poll plight around

ELLEN RANSLEY: The PM took a metaphorical bow on Friday morning after defeating his legislative logjam at the 11th hour. But all the major players are already looking ahead to the 2025 poll.

Ellen Ransley

Federal politicsCommentsHigh stakes end to Parliament locks in legacy without debate

A world-first ban on children using social media, draconian deportation powers for non-citizens, new housing measures and an overhaul of the Reserve Bank are among dozens of bills rammed through the Senate.

Katina Curtis, Dan Jervis-Bardy, Ellen Ransley and Nicola Smith

Federal politicsCommentsAlbo’s vow to ‘leave nothing on the field’ ahead of election

Political leaders are honing their attacks in the final days of Parliament as speculation mounts that MPs won’t return to Canberra as scheduled in February.

Katina Curtis

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Mark RileyComments
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They have similar policy positions but Dutton is no Trump

We are not going to see Peter Dutton storming the election campaign trail in a red cap promising to Make Australia Great Again. So what inspiration will he draw from Donald Trump’s victory?

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

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Dutton casts himself in the Howard mode - where’s his pitch?

Peter Dutton had the ears of 800 of Western Australia’s rich and influential at last week’s gala dinner celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Liberal Party.

Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsDutton warns colleagues of distractions and ‘Labor traps’

Peter Dutton has warned his colleagues not to be distracted by ‘Labor traps’ while Anthony Albanese proclaimed his confidence the Government can be returned with an increased majority.

Katina Curtis

PoliticsCommentsPremiumDutton launches campaign of candidate for Bullwinkel seat

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has launched the campaign of the Liberal Party’s candidate Matt Moran for the new seat of Bullwinkel.

Claire Sadler

Federal politicsCommentsDutton calls for Federal repeat of Qld election result

Queensland has voted out a ‘very bad Labor government’, Peter Dutton has declared, as he called on Australians to now give the Albanese Government the boot. 

Ellen Ransley and Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsALP to target ‘hard man’ Dutton in negative campaign switch

The Albanese Government is planning to run a negative campaign against Peter Dutton’s ‘unlikeability’ and ‘hard man’ image as they switch up campaign tactics ahead of the election. 

Katina Curtis

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumDutton reaffirms support for WA, live sheep and GST deal

Peter Dutton has reaffirmed to the Liberal Party faithful that WA is a ‘key battleground State’ at the next Federal election as the fight for the West heats up.

Joe Spagnolo

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Michelle GrattanComments
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IR a sticky ground for Peter Dutton

As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prepare their campaign, what issue would Liberal strategists be most afraid of? My bet would be the looming battle over industrial relations.

Michelle Grattan

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Dutton’s $5b roads and water pledge to unlock new homes

Councils and property developers with housing projects ready to go will be able to share $5 billion to build roads, sewers and power infrastructure under a Coalition plan to unlock half a million home sites.

Katina Curtis

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Dutton heads to Busselton promising to scrap offshore wind

Peter Dutton will vow to ditch shore wind farms in a visit to the South West as he accuses the Government of ignoring the economic, environmental and social concerns of local communities.

Katina Curtis

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Pro-Palestine October 7 protest, vigil to go ahead

A pro-Palestine vigil and a protest planned for Sydney this weekend will both go ahead after organisers reached an 11th-hour compromise with police and amended their plans. 

Ellen Ransley

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Collie snub at risk of going nuclear

Hope you enjoyed the Perth Royal Show, Peter. But I just reckon there is no way you can avoid Collie on your next visit.

Joe Spagnolo

Federal PoliticsPremiumAlbo shuts down negative gearing talk amid civil ‘war’ claim

Anthony Albanese has scrambled to shut down speculation of possible changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, confirming Labor won’t take the divisive policies to the next Federal Election. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy and Dylan Caporn

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The West Australian exclusive
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Dutton says election hinges on WA in visit to royal show

Australia will once again wait on election night for WA to decide the result, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton believes, as he embarked on a campaign-esque visit to the Perth Royal Show. 

Dylan Caporn

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The West Australian exclusive
Albo’s negative gearing move to ‘smash the housing market’

West Australians will be significantly hit by negative gearing and capital gains tax changes Anthony Albanese is considering as he weighs up taking the contentious policies to the next Federal election.

Dan Jervis-Bardy and Ellen Ransley

Peter DuttonCommentsPremiumDutton heads West to attend Telethon and Perth Royal Show

Peter Dutton is preparing for another pre-election blitz of WA — pencilled in to visit the kingmaker state three times over the next five weeks.

Joe Spagnolo