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 >
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 >
The Federal Executive of the Liberal Party has today amended the term and composition of the committee of management of the NSW Division of the Liberal Party. From 23 June 2025, the committee shall comprise Hon. Nick Greiner AC (Chair), Dr Peta Seaton AM, Ms Jane Buncle, Mr Mark Baillie, Mr Peter O’Hanlon, Mr James Read More >
Today we have named a new Shadow Ministry that draws on the deep well of the Australian experience. It includes those who have served in uniform and put their lives on the line to keep Australians safe. There are sons and daughters of migrants and descendants of the oldest continuous culture on Earth. There are Read More >
It is an enormous privilege to have been elected the Leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party. I thank my Liberal colleagues for the trust that they have placed in me. I am humbled, I am honoured, and I am up for the job. Australians sent a clear message at the election. We must listen, change Read More >
A Dutton Coalition Government’s plan to get Australia back on track will deliver lower inflation, cheaper energy, affordable homes and safer communities. Australians have gone backwards under three years of Labor with the cost of living skyrocketing, the longest per-capita recession on record and the biggest fall in living standards in the developed world. Households Read More >
An elected Coalition Government will provide a major boost to infrastructure financing in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. The total funding available through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in loans and grants will increase from $4 billion to $6 billion. This will help to ensure Australia is the financing and infrastructure development Read More >
The Liberal and National Parties have again shown that they are the only political parties with a serious plan to protect the environment, after committing today to nearly $40 million in new funding for conservation groups that have been ignored by the Albanese Government. Today’s funding swells the Coalition’s pre-election commitments to new environment funding Read More >
Australians have gone backwards under three years of Labor with the cost of living skyrocketing, the longest per-capita recession on record and the biggest fall in living standards in the developed world. Under Labor inflation is accelerating rather than moderating due to the Prime Minister’s reckless spending. Make no mistake, prices are still rising, and Read More >
An elected Dutton Coalition Government will commit $3.5 million to build the Bob Proudfoot Pavilion at Francis Ryan Reserve in Sanctuary Point. Francis Ryan Reserve is home to the St Georges Basin Dragons Rugby League Club as well as the Bay and Basin Cricket Club. The works will see the existing amenities building at Francis Read More >
An elected Dutton Coalition Government will commit $113.6 million for the Moss Vale Northern Bypass to ease traffic congestion across the Southern Highlands. Modelling shows the Moss Vale Northern Bypass could reduce peak traffic on Argyle Street in Moss Vale by 25-30 per cent. It will take pressure off connecting roads, while improving safety for Read More >
An elected Dutton Coalition Government will commit $20 million for the first residential Domestic Violence Trauma Recovery Centre for women and children on the NSW Central Coast. This investment builds on the additional $90 million the Coalition has committed to address family and domestic violence across Australia. The Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Peter Read More >
The Australian has reported today that the Albanese Government was aware of a Russian request to use Indonesian airfields in March. The Government has refused to provide the Opposition with a briefing on this matter, which goes to the core of Australia’s national security. Any attempt by Russian to gain access to airfields just 1300km from Read More >
The Coalition strongly supports Australians having additional access to timely healthcare support through telehealth and Australia’s hardworking nurse workforce – Particularly at a time when it has never been harder or more expensive to see a doctor. Whilst we support today’s announcement and the much-needed access across all states for after hours support for telehealth, Read More >
Commitments in today’s Financial Review from the Prime Minister that he won’t increase taxes on super, negative gearing, or the family home should be reported to Scam Watch. Anthony Albanese and Labor are promising $2.9 billion in higher taxes for small businesses than the Coalition at this election. The Prime Minister is offering families a Read More >