Three days ago, I sent every member of my Shadow Ministry a ‘Charter Letter’. These letters provide clear direction and a tasking to shadow ministers beyond the conventional mirroring of government portfolios, putting the Coalition on a proactive policy path. They set out key performance indicators, general expectations and shared policy priorities that I have Read More >
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has no faith in his own promise to bring down power prices. When asked today when bills will actually fall and by how much, he refused to answer. Instead of standing by his plan, he dodged, deflected and smeared. That is not the confidence of a leader who believes in his Read More >
The Coalition strongly rejects Labor’s economy-wrecking 2035 emissions reduction target, a fantasy that rests on flawed assumptions and cannot be believed. It cannot be believed because it assumes the government achieves its 2030 target, which experts have overwhelmingly said it will not. Worse still, Labor is withholding the cost of its 2035 plan from the Read More >
Introduction Thank you very much Melinda. Thank you CEDA for the opportunity to speak with you all today. And I do want to thank your team and everything that you do at CEDA. It’s important work, it shapes what I know needs to be right now a very important national conversation on the economy and Read More >
The forging of a nation is not simply the sketching of new lines on a map, it is the binding together of present and countless future generations in a commitment to a shared destiny. There can be no more special day in a nation’s history than the coming of its independence – and today we Read More >
The Albanese Government has today released its National Climate Risk Assessment. The Opposition has accepted a briefing from the Australian Climate Service and will examine the assumptions behind the report, including how projections have been made about health, property prices, insurance costs, and impacts on communities and businesses. Climate change is a global problem, and Read More >
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Senator Claire Chandler to the Shadow Ministry, as Shadow Minister for Cyber Security and Shadow Minister for Science. In recent months, Senator Chandler has worked diligently in prosecuting Labor’s national security missteps. She has a deep passion for the subject matter in both these important portfolios. The Read More >
Twenty four years ago Australians watched in shock and confusion as the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfolded across the United States. We bore witness to the human toll of the four hijacked flights that were wielded to claim almost 3,000 lives and harm countless more. These attacks, made on United States soil, struck the heart of Read More >
Serving in the Shadow Ministry is a privilege. Shadow Ministers and Shadow Assistant Ministers are expected to uphold the standards I have set as Leader. Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has failed to do so and will no longer serve in my Shadow Ministry. Today, despite being given sufficient time and space to do so, Senator Read More >
Today Australians come together to mark Australian National Flag Day, honouring the symbol that unites our nation and reflects the spirit of our people. There is plenty that can divide us. But one thing brings us together – our flag. It belongs to all of us, and it speaks to the story we share as Read More >
Australia’s way of life is built on respect, on community, and on the belief that every person deserves to feel safe, valued, and at home here. We are a migrant nation. Our strength has been forged by generations of people who chose this country, worked hard, and came together around the values of fairness, tolerance, Read More >
The deaths of two Victorian police officers in the line of duty is a heartbreaking tragedy that has touched every Australian. These officers gave their lives protecting their community, and our nation grieves deeply with their families, friends and colleagues. This loss is a solemn reminder of the dangers police face each day and the Read More >
Our Australian way of life is built on respect, on community, and on the simple belief that we are stronger together. But right now, that way of life is under attack. Conflicts overseas are straining our social fabric here at home. And terrorist organisations are deliberately trying to divide us further. Whether you are Iranian, Read More >
Today we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day – marking 34 years since the Ukrainian people enacted their independence from the Soviet Union. Today’s celebration is a particularly poignant one as the Ukrainian people fight to sustain the freedom and independence of their nation in the face of a brutal and illegal campaign of invasion. Over centuries Read More >
The Coalition has serious concerns about the Albanese Government’s decision to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state outside of a proper peace and two-state process. This decision, at this time, puts Australia at odds with the United States of America, our most important ally, and the most consequential player in the conflict in Gaza. The United Read More >
The Coalition has welcomed the Special Envoy’s plan to combat antisemitism but expressed its deep disappointment at the Government’s lack of leadership on what has been a significant national issue since October 2023. We note that when the Prime Minister was asked directly if he would commit to implementing the plan in full he refused Read More >
As Australians turn the page on a new financial year, they will be waking up to yet another wave of cost increases and economic pressure – all under the Albanese Labor Government’s watch. From 1 July, the Government starts rolling out a raft of changes that will hit households, businesses and workers in the hip Read More >
Thank you for the warm welcome. I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today. I would also like to acknowledge my many colleagues in the room. We have enormous talent in our Shadow Cabinet, the wider Shadow Ministry, and in both Coalition party rooms. Today will Read More >
The Coalition supports actions taken by the United States of America to ensure that the Iranian regime is stopped from acquiring nuclear weapons. It was made clear by the International Atomic and Energy Agency on 12 June that Iran was in breach of its Non-Proliferation Treaty obligations after stockpiling more than 400 kilograms of 60 Read More >
The review of the Liberal Party’s 2025 federal election campaign has been established and is now seeking submissions. The review will be conducted the Hon. Pru Goward AO and the Hon. Nick Minchin AO. The terms of reference for the review are: To conduct a review of the Liberal Party’s 2025 federal election result, including Read More >