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Former Liberal MP Andrew Laming fined $20,000 for Facebook posts that breached electoral law
Laming failed to put his name to three posts and deliberately disguised his identity in one case, court finds
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
09, Aug, 2023 @3:40 AM
Government ‘realistic’ about chances in Fadden – as it happened
Stakes are high in contest for Queensland seat sparked by resignation of Stuart Robert
Jordyn Beazley and Stephanie Convery (earlier)
15, Jul, 2023 @7:36 AM
Cost of living v robodebt blame: Saturday’s Fadden byelection an important test for the major parties | Paul Karp
Peter Dutton wants to portray the government as too focused on the voice, but while an Aston-style upset is unlikely, the opposition leader is still on thin ice
Paul Karp
14, Jul, 2023 @3:00 PM
Renegade Queensland senator Gerard Rennick appeals after being booted from LNP ticket
Speculation he could move to crossbench if appeal is unsuccessful as allies suggest he may run as an independent at next election
Amy Remeikis
14, Jul, 2023 @9:21 AM
Labor targets Stuart Robert and his handling of robodebt in negative ads before Fadden byelection
Series of social media ads says robodebt ‘destroyed lives’ in bid to encourage voters to turn against LNP
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
11, Jul, 2023 @3:00 PM
Stuart Robert is nowhere to be seen in Fadden but his legacy could be crucial to Peter Dutton’s fate
Few think LNP’s Cameron Caldwell will fail to win Gold Coast seat at Saturday’s byelection, yet the robodebt findings have both parties watching for a swing
Ben Smee
11, Jul, 2023 @12:25 AM
Peter Dutton concedes individuals made ‘mistakes’ on robodebt but warns against ‘trial by media’
Opposition leader accuses Labor of politicising the royal commission findings and calls Bill Shorten a ‘political animal’
Eden Gillespie
08, Jul, 2023 @3:25 AM
Renegade Queensland senator Gerard Rennick dumped from winnable spot on LNP ticket
Party treasurer Stuart Fraser wins third spot on the ticket, below senators Paul Scarr and Susan McDonald
Ben Smee
07, Jul, 2023 @7:53 AM
Robodebt royal commission report handed down – as it happened
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Stephanie Convery and Rafqa Touma (earlier)
07, Jul, 2023 @7:21 AM
Political future of renegade senator Gerard Rennick to be determined at LNP conference
The Liberal senator is vying for a winnable spot on the party’s federal ticket at Friday’s preselection
Eden Gillespie
06, Jul, 2023 @3:00 PM
Stuart Robert hands in official resignation, triggering byelection in Queensland seat
Former Coalition minister had been under pressure from Labor after failing to attend parliament during budget week, despite still being an MP
Amy Remeikis
18, May, 2023 @2:34 AM
Stuart Robert: former minister and ally of Scott Morrison to retire, sparking byelection
Robert’s retirement means a second byelection test for Peter Dutton’s opposition, this time in the Queensland seat of Fadden
Amy Remeikis
06, May, 2023 @12:49 AM
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