New leader targets immigration in first comments after spill – as it happened
This blog is now closed New opposition leader Taylor wants to stop ‘bad immigration’ but says Liberals aren’t ‘One Nation lite’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Angus Taylor targets immigration in first address as Liberal leader; Pauline Hanson says ‘different jockey, same dead horse’
New Liberal leader says party will stand for lower inflation, lower interest rates and lower taxes. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
US man linked to Wieambilla shooters sentenced to three years in prison
Donald Day discussed extreme conspiracies with Queensland family before they killed two police officers and a neighbour at rural property Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An American man who spent a year discussing extreme conspiracies with the Queensland family behind the Wieambilla shootings has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. Donald Day, 58, was arrested in the US after a year-long investigation into his contact with Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train before the trio killed two police officers and a neighbour at their rural Queensland property. Continue reading...
Qld coalmine expansion approved by Albanese government will clear habitat and fuel climate crisis, scientists say
Conservationists estimate coal exported from expanded mine to release CO2 equivalent of about half Australia’s annual carbon footprint Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has approved the expansion of a Queensland coalmine that will clear habitat for threatened koalas and greater gliders and add further fuel to the climate crisis, conservationists say. The extension of the Middlemount mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin – jointly owned by US company Peabody and China-owned Yancoal – would see about 85m tonnes of coal exported over 24 years. Continue reading...
Politics live: Angus Taylor signals immigration as core policy, saying ‘the door must be shut’ on people who don’t share ‘Australian values’
New Liberal leader says party will stand for lower inflation, lower interest rates and lower taxes. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says some call Angus Taylor ‘the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met’; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection
Ley to quit politics after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Sussan Ley and the glass cliff: Does Australian politics still have a problem with women?
The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.
Australia politics live: Angus Taylor addresses media for first time as Liberal leader; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection
Angus Taylor has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party after defeating Sussan Ley in a leadership ballot. Ley announced her resignation from politics following the vote. The party is now looking for a new deputy leader, with Jane Hume and Dan Tehan as potential candidates. Taylor expressed hope for the party's future under his leadership, emphasizing the need to clarify their positions on migration, housing, and education.
Australia politics live: Sussan Ley announces she is quitting parliament with ‘clear air’ dig at Liberal colleagues after loss to Angus Taylor
Ley to step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Angus Taylor becomes new Liberal leader as Sussan Ley deposed after nine months; Jane Hume wins deputy role
Taylor wins leadership vote 34 to 17. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Liberals pick Angus Taylor as new leader, deposing Sussan Ley after just nine months
Taylor wins leadership 34 to 17. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Liberals arrive at Parliament House for Sussan Ley’s leadership showdown with Angus Taylor
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot
Former shadow defence minister wins partyroom vote, ending Ley’s tumultuous nine-month reign as the first female leader of the Liberals Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader triggering contentious byelection Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Angus Taylor has been elected the Liberal party’s new leader, ousting Sussan Ley in a partyroom ballot, 34 votes to 17. The stronger than expected victory sees the conservative and former shadow defence minister become the party’s 17th leader, ending Ley’s nine-month tenure as Australia’s first female opposition leader. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Liberals vote to spill leadership as Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Sussan Ley to quit parliament after losing Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor
Ley to step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Liberals enter party room for leadership spill vote as Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
NSW police say agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Sydney protest didn’t reach officers
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...
Australia's Liberal Party ousts first woman leader
Sussan Ley, plagued by poor polls, was deposed by Angus Taylor after just nine months in the job.
Australia politics live: Tim Wilson ‘not interested’ in deputy role as Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley prepare for Liberal leadership spill
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Concerns for former Canberra boy in Iran, as Australia makes representations to Tehran
ACT government confirms it raised reports of boy’s fate with foreign affairs department, amid unverified claims he died last week Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast There are concerns for a former Canberra high school student following disputed claims he was killed in Iran, amid representations by the Australian government to Tehran over the potential execution of prisoners. Posts on social media accounts linked to the boy claimed he was still alive on Thursday. This came after previous posts suggested he had died last Friday, after reportedly being detained in Iran. The claims could not be verified. Continue reading...
Anthony Albanese raises bulldozed Australian war graves with Israeli president
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed the bulldozing of Australian war graves in Gaza with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, emphasizing the need for urgent repairs. The graves, primarily of soldiers who died in Palestine during World War II, were destroyed by the Israel Defense Forces in 2022.
Australia politics live: Sussan Ley addresses media after losing Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor has won the Liberal party leadership ballot, defeating Sussan Ley with 34 votes to 17. Ley's leadership faced challenges, and while she has had a long political career, some party members were not supportive of her. Following the leadership change, potential candidates for deputy leadership include Jane Hume and Dan Tehan, with Tim Wilson ruling himself out. The party aims to improve its competitiveness under Taylor's leadership, focusing on migration policy, housing, and education.
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog protest didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...
NSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier Chris Minns’s objection to an inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into reports of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...
Thousands gather at Melbourne Herzog protest – as it happened
This blog is now closed Liberal party on brink of dumping first female leader with Taylor’s backers confident of defeating Ley Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast McCarthy threatens pulling funding levers on states on Close the Gap outcomes Malarndirri McCarthy says there are funding levers the government could pull to put more pressure on the states to improve on Closing the Gap outcomes. We have levers that we can pull and I know that through the Northern Territory Remote Area Investment, the NTRA, that is certainly an agreement between the commonwealth and the Northern Territory where I have pushed for those levers to be looked at. So we are halfway through that and we see this expiring in 2031. So we have another five years to really get to the end of this and hopefully close that gap. And that is our aim. There are certainly many, many moments of frustration. There is no doubt about that. Not just with the Northern Territory, there are other jurisdictions that we continually need to work with. But the NT specifically, I’ve reached out directly to the chief minister, I have raised directly the concerns around the incarceration rates, but also the deaths in custody that we’ve had in the last 12 months, really, in the NT in particular. Continue reading...
Liberal party on brink of dumping first female leader with Taylor’s backers confident of defeating Ley
A handful of votes may decide the next Liberal leader, with Sussan Ley to stare down her challenger, Angus Taylor, on Friday morning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The Libspill is on: Taylor v Ley set for Liberal leadership showdown on Friday morning – podcast Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Liberal party is on the brink of dumping its first female leader, with Angus Taylor’s backers confident of defeating Sussan Ley in Friday’s leadership vote. The embattled opposition leader faced a tide of 10 resignations by 7pm on Thursday, with frontbenchers including Dan Tehan, Michaelia Cash, Jonathon Duniam, James McGrath and Dean Smith all abandoning Ley to vote for Taylor. Continue reading...
Police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier’s objection to any inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...
Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader triggering contentious byelection
Ley said she would step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after losing Liberal leadership ballot to Angus Taylor Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sussan Ley will soon quit politics, saying she plans on “stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being defeated in a partyroom spill for the Liberal leadership, setting up a byelection for her seat of Farrer which could see the opposition’s parliamentary numbers dwindle further. Ley, the former opposition leader who lost the vote 34-17 to conservative challenger Angus Taylor, said her tenure had been “very tough” but she bore no ill will to colleagues who voted against her, and wished her successor good luck. Continue reading...
Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader, triggering contentious byelection
Ley says she will step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after losing Liberal leadership ballot to Angus Taylor Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Ley in Liberal leadership ballot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sussan Ley will soon quit politics, saying she plans on “stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being defeated in a party room spill for the Liberal leadership. The decision sets up a byelection for Ley’s seat of Farrer, which could result in the opposition’s parliamentary numbers dwindling further. Continue reading...
Parents of Melbourne methanol-poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by $185 fines handed to Laos hostel staff
Fathers of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, who died after a night out at the Nana backpackers hostel in 2024, say court decision is ‘absolute injustice’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The families of two Melbourne teenagers who died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in Laos say they have been blindsided by news the workers responsible for serving the drinks received fines of just $185. Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, were killed by methanol poisoning along with four other tourists after a night out at the Nana backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist destination in Laos, in November 2024. Continue reading...
Häufige Fragen
Q:What did Malcolm Turnbull say about Angus Taylor?
Malcolm Turnbull referred to Angus Taylor as 'the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met'.
Q:What is the focus of the police watchdog's investigation in Sydney?
The police watchdog is investigating alleged police brutality during a protest against Isaac Herzog.
Q:What significant event occurred within Australia's Liberal Party recently?
Australia's Liberal Party ousted its first woman leader.
Q:Why is Sussan Ley quitting parliament?
Sussan Ley announced her resignation with a remark about having 'clear air' after losing the Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor.
Q:What triggered a contentious byelection in Australia?
Sussan Ley's decision to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader triggered the byelection.