Peter Dutton
Opinion
Energy
Energy policy is becoming Australia’s own Brexit, and proving just as intractable
If the Coalition isn’t making up the policy as it’s going along, then it’s doing a Vegas-level impression of a political outfit that is.
- by Shaun Carney
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CBD
Jamal Mohammad brings the fashion to his court dispute with Mick Gatto
It is unclear if Melbourne restaurateur Jamal Mohammad will triumph in his legal battle with Mick Gatto, but he is winning in the fashion stakes.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Analysis
Political leadership
Dutton has told his troops to prepare for an early election. Are they up to it?
The veteran politician, a former police officer, lived through the scarring Nelson-Turnbull-Abbott years. He has placed a premium on unity, and it has paid off – at least so far.
- by James Massola
Rents, weather events and premiums mean fight against inflation not yet won
Australia’s inflation rate has been falling for over 18 months, but rent and insurance inflation are among the household essentials bucking that trend.
- by Rachel Clun
PM ridiculed over cost-of-living as LNP eyes state prize
Meanwhile, divisive Queensland senator Gerard Rennick’s last-ditch bid to rescue his parliamentary career has reportedly been dashed by his party.
- by William Ton and Savannah Meacham
PM warns against faith-based political movements as Payman hints at next move
Payman said “stay tuned” and “anything can happen” when asked if she wanted to collaborate with a coalition of Muslim community groups planning to run against Labor MPs.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Racism
Batter to boat-rocker … and neither Khawaja nor Dutton will back down
As a breed, Australian cricketers are generally on the conservative side of things, but the softly spoken opener has shattered the convention.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Jane Hume reunited with her Lycra buddy
Canberra is a small town, as the Coalition senator found when she relived a viral moment at the Midwinter Ball.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Accusations, intimidation and resignation: Senator Fatima Payman quits Labor
Rebel senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor Party after creating a political firestorm with her decision to vote against the government over recognising Palestinian statehood.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola