
Angus Taylor Links NDIS Reform Support to 'Widow Tax' Loophole Removal
Coalition leader Angus Taylor stated that his party would only support the Albanese government’s proposed NDIS reforms if a 'cruel' 'widow tax' loophole is repealed.
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Coalition leader Angus Taylor stated that his party would only support the Albanese government’s proposed NDIS reforms if a 'cruel' 'widow tax' loophole is repealed.

The Liberal and National Coalition in Australia is divided over proposals for tougher gambling laws, with some MPs warning against over-regulation while others advocate for more stringent rules.

A cofounder of a religious Reformers group likened factionalism within the NSW Liberal party to 'Warring Kingdoms' and Braveheart during an Icac investigation, implicating federal opposition leader Angus Taylor.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor insists he made no payments to a conservative Liberal group, as he faces an investigation by the NSW corruption watchdog, with fellow Liberals closing ranks.

Australian Liberals are debating a proposal for gender quotas, with Anne Ruston urging the party to act with 'urgency' to improve engagement with women, multicultural communities, and young people, despite Angus Taylor downplaying the idea.

Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson is facing criticism for making test calls to emergency services during a Telstra outage, an action defended by Angus Taylor amidst public concern over emergency service reliability.

Melissa McIntosh’s comment comes after Angus Taylor’s claim Morrison government ‘breached trust’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or…

Angus Taylor has rejected a seat-sharing deal with One Nation, as divisions emerge within Liberal ranks regarding the threat posed by Pauline Hanson. South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin suggested parties should 'work hand-in-glove' to defeat Labor.
The article delves into Angus Taylor's strategic efforts and challenges in his high-wire act to save and reform the Liberal Party in Australia.

As the Liberal Party loses voters to One Nation, Angus Taylor has played down the idea of expanding the Coalition to include it.

Prime Minister claims the Coalition is imitating One Nation's policies, while a refugee advocacy group warns against using migrants as scapegoats for economic problems.

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.

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'.

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 politician Angus Taylor has claimed that too many self-serving migrants are draining the nation's resources.
Peter Hartcher column: Matt Canavan has done in an hour what Angus Taylor failed to do in a month SMH.com.au

Australia's opposition leader, Angus Taylor, has indicated that his Liberal party will completely abandon its commitment to net zero emissions.

A report reveals systemic racism at Australian universities, with a high percentage of students and staff experiencing indirect racism, while Angus Taylor disowns a leaked migration policy.

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.

An Icac inquiry has heard text messages that suggest federal opposition leader Angus Taylor either paid money to the Reformers factional group or refused to do so, with Jean-Claude Perrottet also mentioned.

LNP member Llew O’Brien sparked controversy with a social media post stating "there is nothing wrong with being proud of your heritage" after Lachlan Kennedy won silver, drawing criticism and a response from Angus Taylor.

A Guardian Essential poll shows a significant drop in Angus Taylor's approval rating and a plateau in One Nation's primary vote, with Australians also critical of the government's handling of inflation.

Angus Taylor has reiterated his argument that One Nation policies are 'incoherent' amidst a dispute with Pauline Hanson regarding preference questions.

Angus Taylor has defended Sarah Henderson's triple-zero calls following questions about a claimed death during a Telstra outage in South Australia, a death of which SA police say they are unaware.

Party colleagues expressed concern that Angus Taylor's comments on multiculturalism were a missed opportunity for the Coalition to differentiate itself from One Nation, leaving liberals 'dumbfounded'.
Angus Taylor's use of the phrase 'arrogant prick' has been described as revealing, with commentators suggesting that voters might not appreciate what it exposed about the politician.

A Liberal senator in Australia has publicly criticized Angus Taylor's "negative" rhetoric on immigration, warning that his plan to bar non-citizens from accessing welfare would create "two types" of citizens.

An Australian Liberal MP has claimed the party is 'corroded by hate' amid concerns of 'dog whistling' on immigration, with several Liberals believing Pauline Hanson's party is influencing the Liberal agenda and expressing worry over Angus Taylor’s immigration policy.

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.

The RSL has announced it will review its guidance on 'Welcome to Country' addresses at Anzac Day services, with a club chief stating that 'anodyne acknowledgements' can be 'overworked'.

Australian Opposition leader Angus Taylor stated there is a higher risk of 'bad people coming from bad countries,' specifically naming Iran and referencing 'terrible acts of atrocity coming from Gaza' in his comments on immigration policy.
An article from The Sydney Morning Herald suggests that Australian politician Angus Taylor should examine his own values.

Liberal leader Angus Taylor has called for greater fuel transparency and urged servos to quickly pass on price cuts, taking credit for pressuring the government into temporarily cutting the fuel excise.

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...

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his new frontbench, appointing Tim Wilson as shadow treasurer and rewarding supporters, as he faces the challenge of revitalizing the Liberal party.

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...

The Coalition, including Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan, will back Pauline Hanson's One Nation migration bill, which aims to prevent overseas Australians with terrorist links from returning home, despite previous vows to oppose her right-wing party.

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.

An ICAC inquiry is investigating sprawling allegations against the NSW Liberal Party, involving reformers, 's--t sheets,' and denials from Angus Taylor.

Angus Taylor has unexpectedly become a central figure in an Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) hearing, with potential profound political consequences, especially if the opposition leader is found to be funding a factional war.

Australia's Coalition government faces criticism over a second major telecommunications breakdown by Telstra within 12 months, with Angus Taylor struggling to effectively pressure the government.

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.

Liberal leader Angus Taylor repeatedly refused to state whether he supports multiculturalism in Australia, prompting Treasurer Chalmers to accuse the Coalition of playing 'footsie with the monoculture language'.
Angus Taylor has positioned the Liberal party for a confrontation with Prime Minister Albanese, following Tony Abbott's call for a 'patriot party'.
An opinion piece argues against Angus Taylor's approach to immigration, stating that immigrants should be encouraged, not threatened, to become citizens.

Australian politician Angus Taylor's assertion that migrants are a 'net drain' on the country has been challenged by data suggesting the opposite, highlighting their economic contributions.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor is set to make migration a central theme of the Coalition's budget reply speech, proposing restrictions on welfare for foreigners and linking migration to housing availability.

Indigenous leaders have condemned heckling during Anzac Day ceremonies, a move that has reignited public debate over the frequency and appropriateness of Welcome to Country ceremonies, with opposition leader Angus Taylor also weighing in.
Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has strongly condemned Angus Taylor's migration policy, labeling it as "cowardly and racist."

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.

Angus Taylor has publicly rebuked Andrew Hastie for suggesting that Liberals should be 'open-minded' about tax rises and property concessions, highlighting a split within the party as some MPs consider new leadership discussions.

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...

A new report reveals that up to 15,800 local law enforcement officers have been deputized to enforce immigration law, significantly expanding ICE's roundup surge capabilities.

Angus Taylor is reportedly moving to promote conservatives and sideline allies of Sussan Ley as the Liberal party leadership pursues a right-wing agenda, indicating an internal shift.