Dutton to supermarkets:Rein in prices,or we’ll force you to sell stores

Dutton to supermarkets:Rein in prices,or we’ll force you to sell stores

Grocery prices have played a key role in the cost-of-living debate,prompting the Coalition to adopt an interventionist policy opposed by business lobby groups.

  • byPaul Sakkal

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Albanese should not be missing in action from NATO summit
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Albanese should not be missing in action from NATO summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s rejection of an invitation to attend the NATO summit in Washington joins a growing list of dubious decisions.

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Allen among potential challengers as redraw kicks off jockeying for seats

Allen among potential challengers as redraw kicks off jockeying for seats

Liberal moderate Katie Allen is expected to seek a return to politics at the next election and progressive independents may target senior NSW Liberal Angus Taylor.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Dutton’s frontbench problem laid bare by Hughes’ feud with Taylor

Dutton’s frontbench problem laid bare by Hughes’ feud with Taylor

Behind the hardman Opposition Leader Peter Dutton,there are problems in the Coalition frontbench as the election nears and the government sharpens its focus on the opposition.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Dutton’s political football lands wide of the posts

Dutton’s political football lands wide of the posts

How dare Peter Dutton and others turn climate change into a political football to kick around,trying to score points and sway voters.

‘He is not incompetent’:Dutton backs Taylor,hopes dumped senator finds new seat

‘He is not incompetent’:Dutton backs Taylor,hopes dumped senator finds new seat

Hollie Hughes unloaded on Angus Taylor,exposing internal divisions in the opposition’s frontbench as an election nears.

  • byPaul Sakkal andNatassia Chrysanthos
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Liberal frontbencher accuses Angus Taylor of treachery,incompetence
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Liberal frontbencher accuses Angus Taylor of treachery,incompetence

The extraordinary row within the shadow ministry stemming from a preselection contest is a rare crack in Coalition unity this term.

  • byPaul Sakkal
RBA overhaul in limbo over stand-off on rate-setting board
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RBA overhaul in limbo over stand-off on rate-setting board

The RBA was supposed to be dragged into the 21st century with huge changes to how interest rates are set. But the July 1 start date will be missed.

  • byShane Wright
Shorten’s $310,000-a-year writer behind at least 170 speeches – but no zingers

Shorten’s $310,000-a-year writer behind at least 170 speeches – but no zingers

Senate estimates revealed that Julianne Stewart,a speechwriter for former prime ministers,was hired by government on a two-year contract valued at $620,000.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Hollie Hughes turfed from winnable Senate spot in NSW Liberal preselection

Hollie Hughes turfed from winnable Senate spot in NSW Liberal preselection

The centre-right senator will be replaced by Jessica Collins,who is aligned with conservative forces in the NSW Liberal Party,including shadow treasurer Angus Taylor.

  • byJames Massola andNatassia Chrysanthos
Coalition rules out baby bonus as births continue to slip
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Coalition rules out baby bonus as births continue to slip

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor,a father of four,says the nation’s falling fertility rate is a growing issue for all economic policymakers.

  • byShane Wright