The never-ending battle behind the scenes for Kooyong

The never-ending battle behind the scenes for Kooyong

Monique Ryan and her backers say the vibe in Kooyong has changed for the better. Her detractors think she has achieved little.

  • byPaul Sakkal andLachlan Abbott

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30-year-old from political dynasty could set up Kooyong battle as Frydenberg mulls ‘anguishing’ call

30-year-old from political dynasty could set up Kooyong battle as Frydenberg mulls ‘anguishing’ call

Amelia Hamer,the Oxford-educated grandniece of former Victorian Liberal premier Sir Rupert “Dick” Hamer,is weighing a bid to be Liberal candidate for Kooyong.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Australians drained $38 billion of their super in the pandemic. Here’s what they spent it on

Australians drained $38 billion of their super in the pandemic. Here’s what they spent it on

The first study of the superannuation withdrawal scheme used during the pandemic reveals the breakdown of who tapped funds and where the money went.

  • byShane Wright
Frydenberg stalks Kooyong after seeing chink in Monique Ryan’s armour
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Battle for Kooyong

Frydenberg stalks Kooyong after seeing chink in Monique Ryan’s armour

The court case between Monique Ryan and Sally Rugg has energised the former treasurer.

  • byPaul Sakkal
If at first Libs don’t succeed,will they try Fry again?
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Opinion

If at first Libs don’t succeed,will they try Fry again?

Peter Dutton has a problem:Peter Dutton. With the Liberals facing serious issues,and Josh Frydenberg’s Kooyong conqueror Monique Ryan locked in a legal case,the former treasurer has plenty to ponder before deciding if he should run in 2025.

  • byMichelle Grattan
Superannuation changes long overdue,but consensus essential

Superannuation changes long overdue,but consensus essential

Does Jim Chalmers have in mind a little tinkering or a wholesale rethink?

  • byThe Herald's View
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Byelection to test Liberal plan to win back Chinese-Australians as Frydenberg backs Campbell
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Byelection

Byelection to test Liberal plan to win back Chinese-Australians as Frydenberg backs Campbell

A group of senior Liberal MPs has been assigned with repairing the party’s relationship with Chinese Australians,which will be put to the test in the Aston byelection.

  • byPaul Sakkal andJames Massola
No matter the scenario,the Aston byelection will be a test for Peter Dutton
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Byelection

No matter the scenario,the Aston byelection will be a test for Peter Dutton

The resignation of Alan Tudge will force the Liberal Party to confront its failures in Victoria,with an opportunity to broaden its appeal.

  • byDavid Crowe
Virgin territory:Josh and Jayne had much to discuss
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Virgin territory:Josh and Jayne had much to discuss

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka have more in common than tennis.

  • byNoel Towell
Liberals triumphed against teals by imitating them
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Liberal Party

Liberals triumphed against teals by imitating them

Liberals “unplugged” from party’s campaign to overcome teal threat

  • byAnnika Smethurst
CBD 2022:So long and farewell

CBD 2022:So long and farewell

It’s been the first year in a while where things have felt a bit normal. Which isn’t to say plenty of shenanigans went down.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell