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A Cheaper, Cleaner, and More Consistent Energy Plan for Australia

Australians face soaring energy costs, record levels of hardship, small business insolvencies, and growing uncertainty under Labor’s renewables-only energy plan. The latest analysis from Frontier Economics reveals the Coalition’s balanced energy mix, including zero-emissions nuclear power, offers a cheaper, cleaner, and more consistent alternative, delivering massive savings for Australian families and businesses. The Coalition’s energy Read More >

Social media age limit laws pass Parliament

We welcome the passing of legislation to introduce an age limit of 16 for young Australians to have an account with social media platforms. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has led the national debate on social media age limits. In June this year, he committed a Coalition Government to implementing an age limit of 16, and Read More >

Statement on the Retirement of Senator The Hon. Simon Birmingham

Simon Birmingham has served our country and the Liberal Party with absolute distinction. In numerous roles, Simon has consistently shown command over policy, skill in communication, sound judgement and fundamental decency. This made him a natural choice to be Leader of the Government and the Opposition in the Senate, where he has been a steady Read More >

The real cost of Labor’s energy plan revealed

Labor’s energy plan has been exposed as a $642 billion disaster in the making, with costs that are five times higher than what Labor has claimed. Australians deserve to know the truth behind Labor’s hidden costs and the impact it will have on energy bills and the economy. The Coalition asked Frontier Economics to independently Read More >

No end in sight for Australians battling cost of living crisis

Australians continue to work harder and longer as they battle to keep their heads above water because of the Albanese Government’s never-ending cost of living crisis. Employment data released today shows the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, but Australians continue to work more hours. Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor said Labor’s failure to deal with Read More >

Another border failure on Albanese Labor Government’s watch

Media reports today that four possible unlawful maritime arrivals found on the remote Croker Island in the Northern Territory yesterday represents the latest shocking border security failure under the Albanese Labor government. If confirmed, this will be the eighth boat that has breached our borders and reached the Australian territory since Labor was elected, and Read More >

Coalition Commits to Tassie Water Infrastructure

Today we announce that an elected Dutton Government will commit to developing the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme (GSEIS) in Tasmania. The GSEIS is a critical project for Tasmania that will provide water security and reliability to farmers and boost the region’s economy. This project will employ over 200 Tasmanians in construction and support almost Read More >

Australians paying the price for distracted Labor Government

Today’s quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data confirms that after two and a half years of this government, Australians are poorer under Labor. Core inflation rose 0.8 per cent in the September quarter to be 3.5 per cent higher than a year ago – remaining well above the RBA’s target. Most concerningly, homegrown inflation is Read More >

Coalition to Boost Home Building Across Australia

Under the Albanese Government, Australia is facing a housing crisis. The great Australian dream of home ownership has never felt further out of reach. We need to get our country Back on Track, and restore the Australian dream of home ownership. Today, the Coalition is announcing new policies to boost housing supply. Over the past Read More >

It’s time for Australia to act as the United States invests in nuclear

The Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of $900 million to build and deploy next-generation nuclear technologies reinforces the Coalition’s call for a serious commitment to nuclear energy in Australia. This initiative from the U.S. Department of Energy highlights the global shift toward zero-emissions nuclear energy, a critical technology that Australia cannot afford to ignore. While the United States is Read More >

Australians battling to make ends meet in cost of living crisis

Australians are taking on extra work in an attempt to make ends meet as a result of the Albanese Labor Government’s cost of living crisis. Employment data released today shows the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, but more hours are being worked by those with jobs. There was also a large increase in the Read More >

Labor’s housing crisis gets worse

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics building activity data has confirmed there is no end in sight to Labor’s housing crisis. 2023-24 saw the lowest home building commencements in over a decade, dropping 8.8 per cent to just 158,690 new starts. Australians know Labor’s promise to build 1.2 million homes over five years has ground Read More >

Coalition stands firm as Labor keeps capitulating

Today, the Coalition has secured the support of the Senate to stand with Israel and affirm its inherent right to defend itself and protect its citizens. In a remarkable 24 hours, the Albanese Labor Government has once again changed its position, reinforcing its internal confusion and division over Labor’s position on Israel. In accepting significant Read More >

The Prime Minister Must Apologise to the Disability Community

The Prime Minister should be condemned for his comments today in Question Time, as he mocked Tourette’s Syndrome for his own political point scoring. Mocking a disability is no laughing matter. For the Prime Minister to do so is not only reprehensible, but it sends a concerning message to the entire disability community. The Australian Read More >

Tony Burke must back his words with actions

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke must provide details of the action he is taking against non-citizens who support terrorist organisations Hezbollah and Hamas. Minister Burke has said that he would “consider refusing and cancelling visas for anyone who seeks to incite discord in Australia”. The Australian reports today that a pro-Hezbollah activist who led a Read More >

Origin’s hydrogen exit highlights Labor’s failing energy strategy

Today’s decision by Origin Energy to abandon its Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub is the latest in a series of blows to the Albanese Government’s crumbling energy agenda. Following on the heels of Fortescue’s withdrawal from its own green hydrogen plans, this development further exposes Labor’s misguided, all-eggs-in-one-basket renewables-only approach to energy policy. For all of Read More >

Top legal body slams Labor’s Misinformation Bill

Top lawyers have slammed the Albanese Government’s Misinformation Bill, with the Victorian Bar Association making a scathing submission on Labor’s planned censorship laws. The leading body representing Victorian barristers has warned that the Government’s Bill would have a “chilling effect” on freedom of speech, especially in sensitive or controversial areas. According to The Australian, the submission Read More >

Albanese Government must start listening to its Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal

In a senate inquiry report tabled this afternoon, calls by Australia’s Antisemitism Envoy for a judicial inquiry into campus antisemitism have disappointingly been rejected by government senators. Shadow Minister for Education, Sarah Henderson, and Senator Paul Scarr have raised serious concerns about the failure to listen to Jillian Segal AO, the Special Envoy to Combat Read More >

Higher Taxes, Higher Spending and Families Left Behind

Today’s Final Budget Outcome reveals Labor’s is taxing more, and spending more, than any government in history. Labor’s high taxing, high spending strategy is delivering no dividend to Australian families. Australian family budgets can’t win: facing higher taxes, and higher prices due to Labor’s inflationary spending. Compared to before the election, Labor raised $104 billion Read More >

Teals caught out lobbying the media for their big money donors

​Reports that Allegra Spender and staff of Zoe Daniel sought to influence the Australian Financial Review’s Power List to help their billionaire donor, and founder of Climate 200, Simon Holmes a Court, should concern all Australians. Reports suggest Simon Holmes a Court helped funnel $13 million to Teal campaigns at the last election through Climate 200. Before Read More >

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