Politics

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor failed to support Liberal frontbencher Hollie Hughes in a preselection vote.

Liberal Party

‘He is not incompetent’: Dutton backs Taylor, hopes dumped senator finds new seat

Hollie Hughes unloaded on Angus Taylor, exposing internal divisions in the opposition’s frontbench as an election nears.

by Paul Sakkal and Natassia Chrysanthos

A Senate committee has handed down its final report into the PwC scandal.

PwC tax scandal

PwC facing 10 tax scandal investigations after revelation of global scheme

by Rachel Clun and Colin Kruger

Pro-Palestine protesters at a University of Melbourne rally last month.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Universities under pressure from MPs to adopt antisemitism definition

by Angus Thompson

There appears little nuance in the teacher ban.

Exclusive

Industrial relations

Private schools oppose right to disconnect for teachers

by Olivia Ireland

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says emission targets won’t be set until after the federal election, which is expected next year.

Paris Agreement

Dutton won’t unveil 2030 climate target until after election

by Nick O'Malley

Opinion & Perspectives

Want Gen Z to sign up to the army? Give them $50,000 for a house deposit

The Australian Defence Force is facing a major shortfall as it tries to boost personnel numbers. Could generous housing policies unlock a flood of new recruits?

Matthew Knott

National correspondent

As a long-suffering fan, the Demons’ dynasty looks over before it began

The long drive back home to Canberra seems even longer after making the journey to witness yet another Dees’ loss. My curse continues.

James Massola

National affairs editor

They can work, drive and graduate. But teenagers want something more

Politicians can only ignore young voters for so long. Eventually, they’ll reach the ballot box, and they’ll remember who stood in their way.

Daniel Cash

Contributor

Federal

The Australian Defence Force is struggling to meet its recruitment targets.

Opinion

ADF

Want Gen Z to sign up to the army? Give them $50,000 for a house deposit

The Australian Defence Force is facing a major shortfall as it tries to boost personnel numbers. Could generous housing policies unlock a flood of new recruits?

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by Matthew Knott

Simon Holmes à Court, Peter Dutton and Monique Ryan

Climate policy

‘It makes our life easier’: Climate campaigns seize on Dutton’s refusal to set target

Climate change groups are scaling up campaigns against Liberal candidates in key federal seats after the opposition leader refused to commit to a 2030 target.