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Abbott Demands Continued Intervention in NSW Liberal Party

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is demanding Opposition Leader Sussan Ley extend a federal intervention in the NSW Liberal Party's state division, aiming to reform the party's structure and address concerns about its professionalism, despite internal opposition from moderates and conservatives.

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Price's Party Switch Jeopardizes Shadow Cabinet Position

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's defection to the Liberal Party after the Australian election jeopardizes her shadow cabinet position due to the Coalition's reinstatement and increased competition for senior roles, contrasting with her strong position had she stayed with the Nationals.

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Youngest Senator, Coalition Deal Nears, Labor's Israel Stance Under Fire

Australia's youngest senator, Charlotte Walker (21), begins her career as Labor faces internal pressure over its response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while a Coalition deal is close after Nationals leader David Littleproud received assurances from the Liberals on four policy demands.

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21-Year-Old Elected Youngest Australian Senator

On election night, 21-year-old Charlotte Walker became the youngest senator ever elected in Australia, surpassing the previous record held by Jordon Steele-John, after Labor's victory in South Australia. This resulted in the defeat of long-term Liberal senator David Fawcett.

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Coalition Rift Healed After Nationals Drop Solidarity Demand

Nationals leader David Littleproud's demand to end shadow cabinet solidarity caused a temporary split with the Liberals, but was later dropped after it was rejected by Sussan Ley, who is now leader of the opposition; the rift was healed after the Liberals agreed to four key Nationals policies.

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Australian Nationals Briefly Leave Coalition After Election Loss

The Australian Nationals briefly left the Coalition government following a major election loss, creating a short-lived crisis due to policy disagreements before a reconciliation was reached. This occurred after the 3 May election where the Liberal and Nationals parties were decisively defeated by th...

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Ley Reshapes Shadow Cabinet, Promoting Moderates

Sussan Ley, the new leader of the federal opposition, has appointed nine new members to her shadow cabinet, promoting moderates and excluding prominent conservatives like Peter Dutton and Barnaby Joyce, reflecting her intent to pursue a more centrist path.

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Liberals and Nationals Reunite, but Internal Divisions Remain

Following a week-long split, the Australian Liberal and Nationals parties have reunited, forming a new shadow cabinet with 14 Liberals and 6 Nationals; however, internal divisions persist, particularly within the Nationals, raising concerns about the coalition's long-term stability.

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Lambie Retains Senate Seat, Shifting Australian Senate Power Dynamics

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie retained her Senate seat, defeating One Nation's Lee Hanson; this leaves Labor needing to negotiate with either the Greens or the Coalition for legislative support, potentially diminishing the influence of independent and minor parties.

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Lambie Wins Tasmanian Senate Seat, Labor Eyes Majority

Jacqui Lambie secured a Tasmanian Senate seat, edging out Lee Hanson, providing Labor with a potential path to a Senate majority; Lambie's vote share decreased from 0.69 in 2019 to 0.51, and she plans to retire after this term.

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Labor's Landslide Win: Mandate for Reform, but Political Challenges Remain

Australia's Labor party achieved a resounding election victory, winning 94 seats, providing a strong mandate for economic reforms. However, even a minor proposed tax change on superannuation for high-balance accounts sparked intense backlash from wealthy investors and conservative media, illustratin...

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Australia Battles Flu Surge, Devastating Floods, and Political Uncertainty

Australia faces a triple threat: record flu cases, devastating NSW floods with three deaths and a missing person, and a possible Liberal-National party reunion after internal turmoil. A severe weather warning is current for Sydney and the Illawarra.

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