Tag: Liberal Party
Greens take aim at 'too slow' Wong
Penny Wong has hit back at Greens claims that Australia needs a new climate change minister with a more consultative approach.[MORE]
Gillard, Abbott welcome MPs to Canberra
Federal Labor and Liberal MPs have met in Canberra for the first time since the election.[MORE]
Robb backs away from Bishop challenge
Federal Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb has decided not to challenge deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop when the party meets in Canberra tomorrow.[MORE]
Robb considers move against Bishop
Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb is considering a challenge to deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop.[MORE]
Liberal concedes defeat in Corangamite
The Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, has conceded defeat.[MORE]
Katter braces for 'big challenges' ahead
Independent MP Bob Katter says he thinks he will still be able to influence government policy in the new Federal Parliament.[MORE]
Independents holding Australians hostage: Palmer
Qld billionaire mining boss Clive Palmer says the majority of Australians want another federal election and resent being "held hostage".[MORE]
Independents tear us all a new paradigm
Julia Gillard has been returned as prime minister, to preside over a parliament in which every MP is now a potential swinging voter.[MORE]
What happens once the independents decide?
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With the three independent MPs set to confirm the identity of Australia's next prime minister some time today, we take a look at what happens next in the race to the Lodge.[MORE]
Opposition pledges Wallan, Kilmore bypass
A Coalition Government in Victoria would fund a $130 million bypass of Wallan and Kilmore, north of Melbourne.[MORE]
Scrutiny concerns over youth court alternatives
The Liberals want to know why Tasmania was excluded from a national report into measures used to keep young people out of the courts. [MORE]
Close calls and near-death experiences
The election battle we've just witnessed will pale against the blood letting we are about to see in Labor ranks, or so some political observers believe.[MORE]
Premier rejects inquiry calls over bigger parliament
The Tasmanian Premier has dismissed calls for another inquiry into boosting the size of State Parliament. [MORE]
Gash reaffirms election promises amid Treasury dispute
Federal Gilmore MP Joanne Gash says projects promised during her election campaign will be delivered, despite questions surrounding Coalition costings.[MORE]
O'Farrell will not name internet audit MP
New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has refused to name the Nationals MP among those implicated by a parliamentary internet audit.[MORE]
Calls for inquiry over Parliament revamp
There are calls for an independent inquiry into restoring numbers in Tasmania's parliament. [MORE]
MPs' deal means a more crowded House
The leaders of Tasmania's three political parties have signed an agreement to increase the number of politicians in the House of Assembly.[MORE]
Baillieu mum on state preference deals
Victorian Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu says he is keeping an open mind about whether to preference the Greens at the November state election. [MORE]
The reality of consensus building politics
I somehow think Tuesday would have made more sense if this had happened.[MORE]
Treasury finds 'black hole' in Coalition costings
A key independent MP says Opposition Leader Tony Abbott needs to explain why Treasury analysis has identified a hole of up to $11 billion in the Coalition's election promise costings.[MORE]
Liberals defer decision on Arkaroola mining
The South Australian Liberal Party has deferred a decision on whether to support a ban on mining at Arkaroola in the Flinders Ranges.[MORE]
Crook waits for Coalition commitment to rural WA
Nationals candidate for O'Connor Tony Crook says he is still waiting for the Coalition to commit support for regional Western Australia.[MORE]
Coalition and Greens could work together, MP says
The Nationals Member for Parkes says the Coalition could establish a working relationship with the Greens.[MORE]
Poll shows Labor up as Liberals slump
A new poll shows the Tasmanian Labor Government gaining ground on the Liberals. [MORE]
Labor back in front as election lead see-saws
A political row is raging over what measure should be used to determine who has won the federal election.[MORE]
