‘Pages and pages’: Police boss reveals rising scale of threats against MPs
“We’ve seen a dehumanisation of politics and politicians, particularly online,” the MP said, calling for social media companies to take action.
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Fears of exploding pineapples and crumbling industry if government allows imported fruit
Campaigners have invoked fears of exploding pineapples in their fight to prevent the federal government from allowing imports to disrupt the $80 million domestic industry.
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Infighting and voter disillusionment helped One Nation’s rise in Victoria. Could it lead to an election earthquake?
The upcoming Victorian election could be the most unpredictable and consequential in decades. But can One Nation take advantage of the flagging major parties?
Government unveils Islamophobia response as PM hits back at Hanson’s Islam comments
Government says anti-Muslim hate is becoming ‘dangerously close’ to being normalised, as the PM launched a fresh attack over Hanson’s latest remarks.
'I think we have to': Shark cull back on the table after Coogee tragedy
A Sydney mum’s shark attack has reignited calls for a cull, with politicians demanding tougher action and the state government refusing to rule it out.
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Matt Canavan elected new Nationals leader
Outspoken Queensland senator Matt Canavan has been elected the new leader of the Nationals following David Littleproud's shock resignation yesterday.
'I'm buggered, mate': Nationals leader announces shock resignation
A tearful David Littleproud has announced he is resigning as the leader of the federal National Party in a shock development for the junior Coalition party.
Barnaby Joyce confirms defection from Nationals, but says no decision made on One Nation move
Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has announced he is defecting from the Nationals after three decades with the party, but hasn't decided whether to now join One Nation.
Nationals leader David Littleproud vows to talk to Barnaby Joyce, says he wants the New England MP to stay
Joyce confirmed he not contest his seat of New England at another election and will leave the Nationals after what he said was an irreparable breakdown in the relationship.
'Messy' situation puts political heavyweights at breaking point
A future leadership challenge couldn't be ruled out, the Nationals Senator said.