‘I’ve landed on a snake’:Nationals reshuffle fails to heal old wounds

‘I’ve landed on a snake’:Nationals reshuffle fails to heal old wounds

Bruised Nationals MPs are warning it will take some time to mend bitter divisions following Barnaby Joyce’s ousting of Michael McCormack and his allies from cabinet.

  • byRob Harris

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Nationals MPs fear ‘vindictive’ reshuffle of cabinet posts rewarding Joyce backers

Nationals MPs fear ‘vindictive’ reshuffle of cabinet posts rewarding Joyce backers

Barnaby Joyce is preparing to announce his new ministerial team as soon as Friday,with casualties expected to include Veterans’ Affairs Minister Darren Chester and Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton.

  • byDavid Crowe andMike Foley
Liberal Party scuppers Nationals shake up to Murray Darling water plan

Liberal Party scuppers Nationals shake up to Murray Darling water plan

The Liberal Party has delivered its first slapdown to its junior Coalition partner since Barnaby Joyce deposed Michael McCormack as Nationals leader.

  • byMike Foley
Murray Darling Basin water recovery to be halted by Nationals senators

Murray Darling Basin water recovery to be halted by Nationals senators

Nationals senators have launched a bid to end the recovery of water for the environment under the $12 billion Murray Darling Basin Plan.

  • byMike Foley
Barnaby Joyce sets up climate change policy clash after reclaiming leadership

Barnaby Joyce sets up climate change policy clash after reclaiming leadership

Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce will demand security for regional jobs and industries in a policy clash on climate change after reclaiming the leadership.

  • byDavid Crowe
Why Morrison cannot rush to net zero emissions
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Emissions

Why Morrison cannot rush to net zero emissions

If Scott Morrison goes too fast down the 2050 emissions path he risks getting caught out by its many twists and turns.

  • byDavid Crowe
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Nationals MPs demand debate before any decision on more ambitious climate targets

Nationals MPs demand debate before any decision on more ambitious climate targets

Anxious at what they see as “creeping language” from the PM about achieving net-zero emissions by 2050,some Nationals want more consultation before any cabinet decision.

  • byDavid Crowe
Nationals senator’s logging bill chops down Environment Minister’s powers

Nationals senator’s logging bill chops down Environment Minister’s powers

Bridget McKenzie has made the unusual move of lodging a private members bill that would limit her colleague’s power to protect the environment from logging.

  • byMike Foley
‘We are pro-forestry’:Minister rejects call to enhance threatened species protections

‘We are pro-forestry’:Minister rejects call to enhance threatened species protections

Jonathon Duniam says he’ll be guided by the forest industry on threatened species law,despite a statutory review’s warning the law was failing wildlife.

  • byMike Foley
Fund them all:‘Sports rorts’ committee wants cash for rejected projects

Fund them all:‘Sports rorts’ committee wants cash for rejected projects

The Labor-Greens stacked committee has slammed the government over the handling of a $100m community sports program and demanded funding for all recommended projects.

  • byRob Harris
Only an inquiry can restore our confidence in the Attorney-General
Letters
Letters

Only an inquiry can restore our confidence in the Attorney-General

Age readers respond to calls for an inquiry into the allegations against Attorney General Christian Porter,Amanda Vanstone’s column on the justice system,Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah,privatisation in Victoria,and ministerial accountability.