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Turnbull shows no mercy as warring Liberals tear out the party's heart and soul | Katharine Murphy
A rusted-on Turnbull supporter noted ruefully at the start of the week in which one of the parties of government in Australia suddenly snapped in two while the voters watched on in astonishment, the problem with the prime minister is his willingness to “coddle his enemies”.<p>After the prime minister …
Australian NewsDutton leadership challenge 'a complete waste of time'. Here's what you think about the drama
It has been a big week of politics.<p>Malcolm Turnbull is refusing to resign, and doubts have been raised over rival Peter Dutton's eligibility to sit …
Scott MorrisonGrattan on Friday: A Dutton win would give the conservatives a strangleold on the Liberal party's throat
The Liberals stand at a crossroads. As Malcolm Turnbull flagged on Thursday, this battle is about an attempt to drag the party to the right.<p>Let’s be …
AustraliaRight-wing Liberals threaten to tear Scott Morrison apart
The notion that peace will quickly return to the Liberal party regardless of what happens Friday is a heroic one.<p>Not long after Malcolm Turnbull laid …
Australian NewsAustralia Waits to See Who Will Lead Country as Turnbull Reels
The fate of Australia’s embattled Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is likely to be decided within hours as rivals seek enough signatures to force a …
AustraliaProminent Sudanese lawyer tells radio shock jock Alan Jones to 'p*** off' after he said 'n*****' live on air
A prominent Sudanese lawyer has told Alan Jones to 'p*** off' following his use of a derogatory term on live radio.<p>'You p*** off. No one cares …
Malcolm TurnbullJust the 16 best Twitter reactions to WTF just happened in parliament.
By the end of today, Australia may have a potato for prime minister, and precisely no one is okay. After contesting Malcolm Turnbull in a failed …
AustraliaWhen self-interest replaces the national interest
There have been many, many quotes on and off the record but nothing has made me feel like spewing quite like this one. It’s the base self-interest …
AustraliaComms, cyber, digital ministers desert Turnbull
Cyber Security Minister Angus Taylor and Assistant Digital Transformation Minister Michael Keenan have become the latest ministers to formally resign …
Technology (Australia)Malcolm Turnbull made a deal with the devil. Now the devil has called time
Tossing aside the moderate mask, they want to rule directly.<p>Unhappy, Turnbull claims he’s the victim of "a minority in the party room supported by …
AustraliaTony Abbott removes name from Liberal leadership running
23/08/2018|3min<p>Malcolm Turnbull remains clinging on to the prime ministership ahead, as Tony Abbott removes his name for the running, should a …
Australian NewsPeter Dutton spill against Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull leaves Parramatta residents unhappy
The people of Parramatta in Sydney's western suburbs are, perhaps like many others across the nation, unhappy with the constant leadership challenges.<p>…
Australia'Gutless Turnbull or evil Dutton': readers react to a Liberal party civil-war
This week the Guardian has brought you live coverage of one of the most spectacular weeks in Australian politics, as the Liberal party sought to topple yet another prime minister. Our readers have been active too, letting us know exactly what they thought of the parliamentary shenanigans. Here’s …
Australian News‘Brutal’ Australian politics behind likely demise of PM Turnbull | Financial Times
Australia is enjoying strong economic growth, record jobs growth and has not suffered an economic recession in almost three decades.<p>But the …
AustraliaAustralian government moves to adjourn parliament
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia’s embattled government moved to adjourn parliament on Thursday which would allow its ruling Liberal party to hold a second leadership vote for prime minister.<p>Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership looked doomed on Thursday after several senior ministers tendered …
AustraliaForex - Dollar Higher amid Trump Legal Woes, Trade Concerns
© Reuters. Dollar higher amid Trump legal woes, trade concerns<p>Investing.com - The dollar was higher against a currency basket on Thursday as fresh …
Donald TrumpThe Liberal Party is teetering on the brink of extinction
When Malcolm Turnbull dispensed with Tony Abbott in a brutal coup, which has become the squalid signature of 21st century Australian politics, he …
Malcolm TurnbullAustralian PM facing calls for new leadership vote
As senior ministers deserted him, Australian PM Malcom Turnbull said he would hold a second leadership vote if he received a letter signed by the …
AustraliaWho are the options for PM?
It seems all but certain that Australia will have a new Prime Minister by tomorrow afternoon.The three candidates for the top job are all very …
Australian NewsHow the right-wing media have given a megaphone to reactionary forces in the Liberal Party
The polarisation that is devouring Australia’s politics is reflected in the increasingly stark polarisation of the country’s professional mass …
JournalismAustralian Prime Minister Waits on New Leadership Challenge
Mr. Turnbull said he has yet to receive a letter containing a minimum 43 signatures of party lawmakers who believe the vote should be held<p>SYDNEY—Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Thursday he would stand down if a majority of lawmakers in his center-right party call for a leadership …
Australia'Never trust a Queensland copper'
"All his real mates will say to him: 'Resign your seat. Get out. F--k 'em. Let them eat cake and we'll all go to Tuscany together for a three-week …
Australian NewsPeter Dutton: What would he look like as prime minister?
The major challenger to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is former home affairs minister — and Queensland police officer — Peter Dutton.<p>If he does win …
AustraliaMALCOLM: Trudeau’s approach to immigration is losing public support
Canadians are increasingly opposed to Justin Trudeau’s cynical immigration schemes.A new Ipsos poll found that half of Canadians want lower …
Immigration'An act of treachery': Liberal MP rejects Dutton offer
"It's with great sadness and a heavy heart that we went to see the Prime Minister yesterday afternoon to advise him that in our judgement he no …
Australia'Devoid of talent': B-grade question time descends into farce
Labor and the Greens have teamed up in the upper house to slam the government’s leadership chaos as a “national embarrassment”, even as fresh reports …
AustraliaThere are signs Australia's housing downturn is now dragging on the economy
• <b>Quarterly data from ANZ showed Australia’s housing market dragged on economic activity in the June quarter.</b>• <b><br>The “Stateometer” showed trend growth</b> …
Housing MarketBishop could be PM after 10 years a deputy
A deputy party leader since 2007, could Julie Bishop's time have finally arrived?<p>You'd be hard pressed to accuse Julie Bishop of disloyalty.<p>For more …
AustraliaThe man who wants to be PM: who is Peter Dutton? – video
He is the highly polarising home affairs minister known for 'stopping the boats' and now Peter Dutton has put his political future on the line challenging Malcolm Turnbull for the leadership of the Liberal party and the nation.<p>Guardian Australia takes a brief look at the political career of the man …
AustraliaWho the betting agencies are backing for the Liberal leadership race as Aussies get set for yet another spill
Foreign minister Julie Bishop is emerging as a clear favourite among bookmakers in the lead-up to a potential Liberal Party leadership ballot on …
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