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Nationals MP Weighs One Nation Move After By-election
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

Nationals MP Weighs One Nation Move After By-election

A Nationals MP, Colin Boyce, is reportedly considering a move to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party following a recent by-election. This development comes as One Nation asserts its long-term presence in Australian politics, putting pressure on other parties.

Anti-Immigration Rally in Canberra, Australia
Worldsbs-news3mo ago

Anti-Immigration Rally in Canberra, Australia

Pauline Hanson addressed crowds at an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, stating she is not against migration at all. This occurred hours after Opposition leader Angus Taylor reiterated his newly unveiled immigration policy, warning of threats from 'bad countries'.

Liberals Divided Over Taylor's "Trumpian" Immigration Plan
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

Liberals Divided Over Taylor's "Trumpian" Immigration Plan

Liberal party members are expressing strong criticism and internal division over Angus Taylor's proposed "Trumpian" immigration plan. Critics argue the plan risks Australia's international reputation and national identity, despite its aim to counter One Nation.

Australian Senator Bragg Rebuked for Migration Target Comments
PoliticsThe Guardian5d ago

Australian Senator Bragg Rebuked for Migration Target Comments

Australian Senator Andrew Bragg has been cautioned by colleagues, including Angus Taylor, for diverging from policy in a National Press Club speech where he suggested lower-income earners should accept substandard housing, amid warnings against changes to working holiday visas.

Eurovision Finalists Announced After Qualification Rounds
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Eurovision Finalists Announced After Qualification Rounds

The field for the Eurovision Song Contest grand final was set as several countries, including Australia and Romania, qualified while others like Switzerland and Luxembourg were shut out. The announcement of the finalists was made amidst discussions about potential political boycotts related to Israel.

Taylor snaps at journalist as Liberals ramp up rhetoric against Australian children in Syrian camp
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

Taylor snaps at journalist as Liberals ramp up rhetoric against Australian children in Syrian camp

Opposition leader suggests 23 children and 11 women attempting to leave al-Roj are ‘ISIS sympathisers’ Angus Taylor has suggested the Australian children remaining in a Syrian detention camp are “ISIS sympathisers” as the Liberal party ramps up its rhetoric against the families of dead or jailed Islamic State fighters. The opposition leader also chided a member of the press for attempting to force his response on why the group of 23 children and 11 women should be another country’s responsibi...

Moderate Liberals warn Angus Taylor against adopting Trump-style immigration policies
PoliticsThe Guardian6mo ago

Moderate Liberals warn Angus Taylor against adopting Trump-style immigration policies

Paul Scarr, the shadow immigration minister under Sussan Ley and South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan expressed concern Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Liberal MPs have warned their new leader, Angus Taylor, against lurching further to the right, and imposing “blanket bans” on immigration after a proposal was leaked to adopt hardline Trump-like policies to ban immigrants from specific regions under terrorist control – including Gaza and Lebanon. Guardian Australia reported on Monday an immigration plan drafted under the former leader Sussan Ley, proposing to ban migrants from 37 regions of 13 countries where listed terrorist organisations have territorial control. Continue reading...

ICAC Revelations Cause Anxiety Among Angus Taylor's Colleagues
WorldThe Guardian19d ago

ICAC Revelations Cause Anxiety Among Angus Taylor's Colleagues

Revelations from the NSW anti-corruption commission (ICAC) have reportedly caused anxiety among colleagues of opposition leader Angus Taylor and anger among his factional enemies. Taylor is the highest-profile person mentioned so far in the inquiry.

Anika Wells Criticizes Opposition Over Telstra Outage Comments
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Anika Wells Criticizes Opposition Over Telstra Outage Comments

Communications Minister Anika Wells accused Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor of making premature and unfounded links between Telstra outages and China, while Kristy McBain criticized Sarah Henderson for 'testing' the Triple-zero system during the blackout.

Angus Taylor's Immigration Speech Draws 'Dog-Whistle' Accusations
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

Angus Taylor's Immigration Speech Draws 'Dog-Whistle' Accusations

Angus Taylor's immigration speech has been labeled a 'desperate dog-whistle' by Tony Burke, with Pauline Hanson taking credit for the sentiment. Burke questioned why Liberals would have an issue with immigrants who are 'great Australians' despite not speaking perfect English.

Liberal party executive agrees to permanently bury review into catastrophic 2025 election defeat
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

Liberal party executive agrees to permanently bury review into catastrophic 2025 election defeat

Party says ‘what’s important now is that we strengthen our party for the future’ but some MPs concerned they will not learn from loss A review of the Liberal party’s catastrophic election defeat will be buried in a move that shields the former leader Peter Dutton and his successor Angus Taylor from potentially damaging findings about their role in the campaign. The Liberal federal executive met on Friday and agreed to permanently shelve Pru Goward and Nick Minchin’s review of the 2025 electio...