David Littleproud
Super changes could affect 10% of people retiring in 30 years, Labor reveals
Coalition accuses government of misrepresenting impact, while crossbenchers push to further tighten tax breaks for wealthy
Paul Karp
06, Mar, 2023 @7:07 AM
Parliamentary travel rules under scrutiny after Gold Coast trip by Nationals leader
While David Littleproud’s taxpayer-funded flight falls within parliamentary guidelines, the Gold Coast apartment he settled on three days prior to the flight has reignited discussion over defining official MP travel expenditure
Paul Karp
24, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
‘Dangerous and deluded’: advocates and MPs criticise sporting codes for pushback on gambling reform
Leading campaigner Tim Costello ‘laughed out loud in disbelief’ at peak body claim existing restrictions ‘had the balance right’
Henry Belot
21, Dec, 2022 @7:39 PM
Matt Kean urges federal Liberals to support Indigenous voice to parliament
NSW treasurer says referendum is an ‘opportunity to unite the nation’ and the party’s backing would ensure broad support for yes vote
Michael McGowan
06, Dec, 2022 @12:08 AM
Personal conversations not party press conferences will guide regional Australians on an Indigenous voice
Organisers say rural voters are not ‘empty vessels to be filled with political speak’ by the Nationals, who plan to oppose the voice to parliament
Gabrielle Chan
03, Dec, 2022 @7:00 PM
The rhetoric around the Indigenous voice to parliament shows it’ll be a rough campaign
If this week was an indication of the level of the debate, then Australia is in for a torrid time when referendum process begins in earnest
Lorena Allam
02, Dec, 2022 @1:30 AM
Senator takes aim at ‘bullies’ as voice row escalates – as it happened
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Mostafa Rachwani and Amy Remeikis (earlier)
29, Nov, 2022 @7:58 AM
David Littleproud is a ‘kindergarten kid’ whose Nationals will be ‘left behind’ on voice, Noel Pearson says
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price caught in a ‘tragic redneck celebrity vortex’ and ‘punching down on other Blackfellas’, Cape York leader says
Daniel Hurst and Amy Remeikis
29, Nov, 2022 @12:00 AM
Independents join backlash against federal budget cuts to regional and infrastructure programs
Helen Haines and Zoe Daniel call for freed up funds to be reinvested as Sophie Scamps criticises $75m cut from Wakehurst Parkway upgrade
Paul Karp
26, Oct, 2022 @5:20 AM
The Coalition is seeing red (meat) over the methane pledge – but it’s not just about burping cattle | Temperature Check
About half of the CO2-equivalent caused by releasing methane in Australia comes from agriculture. The rest comes mainly from coalmines, oil, gas and waste
Graham Readfearn
19, Oct, 2022 @11:30 PM
Nationals say renewables can’t meet energy needs without fossil support. But do the claims firm up? | Temperature Check
The Nationals have turned the scare rhetoric up to 11, but the energy market operator has already accounted for much of their criticisms
Graham Readfearn
29, Sep, 2022 @2:54 AM
Nationals leader says party must rebuild trust with women but rejects quotas
David Littleproud says regional Australians should be considered at Labor’s jobs summit as he outlines vision to party faithful
Guardian staff with Australian Associated Press
13, Aug, 2022 @6:07 AM
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