Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bridget McKenzie on the need for the Nationals to be noisy
Michelle Grattan speaks with MP Bridget McKenzie about the Nationals, climate negotiations and her reflections on the sports rort affair …
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Government shuts down move to refer Christian Porter’s secret funds to privileges inquiry
The Government has blocked an inquiry that could determine whether Christian Porter breached parliamentary privilege by refusing reveal the names of those who donated to his legal costs …
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View from The Hill: A small step for everyone else is a big leap for the Nationals
The Nationals appear to be inching towards accepting the net zero 2050 climate target, wrapped in a protective layer of
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Joyce says Nationals don’t want bigger 2030 climate target as party room frets about regional protections
As Scott Morrison confirms that he will attend the Glasgow climate conference, Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce has killed the prospect of the party agreeing to a new 2030 emission reductions target. …
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Morrison set for Glasgow but has to finish packing his bag
After some prevarication, the prime minister is heading for the COP 26 meeting, But first, he needs to sort out the position on climate within the coalition. …
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Grattan Institute’s Tony Wood on managing the shift in climate policy
Ahead of next months Glasgow conference, the Morrison Government aims to secure a climate deal with the Nationals ahead of a potential policy shift to net zero by 2050. …
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View from The Hill: Barnaby Joyce keeps his political hands clean on the road to net zero target
The line from Scott Morrison’s office that he’s “more likely than not” to attend what Prince Charles dubs a “last
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Government’s leadership group to consider climate policy this week, with high stakes for Morrison and Joyce
The government is set to consider plans for a revised climate policy, as Scott Morrison goes all out to land a deal the Nationals will accept. …
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Tony Abbott warns China could ‘lash out’ at Taiwan soon
In a speech in Taipei, the former prime minister condemned China’s growing belligerence. …
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View from The Hill: Don’t play ‘shakedown’ with me, Morrison tells Queensland
Scott Morrison has a new attack word. “Shakedown”. “Shakedown” is defined as “an illegal or deceitful attempt to get money
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