Albanese and Dutton focus on housing at election halfway mark

PM Albanese and opposition leader Dutton launch campaigns centered on housing affordability, with Labor promising 100,000 homes; expert commentary by Professor Tim Harcourt.

Published

10 months ago

April 15, 2025

Nathan Langridge

PM Albanese and opposition leader Dutton launch campaigns centred on housing affordability, with Labor promising 100,000 homes; expert commentary by Professor Tim Harcourt.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton officially launched their election campaigns with a strong focus on housing affordability.

Labor promises to build 100,000 homes, while the Coalition offers alternative schemes. Professor Tim Harcourt joins us for expert commentary.

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Sussan Ley vows to stay on as Coalition tensions escalate

Sussan Ley remains confident as Liberal leader, focusing on accountability while leaving the door open for Coalition talks.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Sussan Ley remains confident as Liberal leader, focusing on accountability while leaving the door open for Coalition talks.

Sussan Ley says she has the backing to remain Liberal leader despite the Nationals refusing to rejoin the Coalition under her leadership.

She insists her focus is on holding the government to account while keeping the door open for future talks.

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Nationals split from Coalition over Sussan Ley’s leadership

Nationals Leader David Littleproud announces split from Coalition, criticising Sussan Ley’s leadership and approach to Labor’s legislation

Published

3 days ago

January 22, 2026

Ahron Young

Nationals Leader David Littleproud announces split from Coalition, criticising Sussan Ley’s leadership and approach to Labor’s legislation

In Short:
– Nationals Leader David Littleproud announced separation from the Coalition, citing Sussan Ley’s mismanagement of legislation.
– The entire Nationals frontbench resigned, refusing to serve under Ley’s leadership.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud announced his party’s decision to separate from the Coalition, citing mismanagement of Labor’s antisemitism legislation by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

He described the Coalition’s current position as “untenable” and stated that the party has chosen to “sit by ourselves.”Littleproud’s comments follow the resignation of the Nationals’ entire frontbench from the shadow cabinet. He indicated that Ley had ignored their resignations and expressed that they could not serve under her leadership.

Littleproud emphasised the breakdown in respect and decision-making within the Coalition, stating, “no one was prepared to serve in a Sussan Ley ministry.” He also noted opportunities for resolution were provided but ultimately disregarded by Ley.

The sentiment within the party was clear; they refuse to allow three of their senators to be scapegoated.

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Littleproud dismissed suggestions from former Prime Minister John Howard regarding party rules, asserting that making exceptions for the three dissenting senators would create issues.

He maintained that their action reflects the party’s values and commitment to integrity within their ranks.

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Supreme Court tariffs and Albanese approval drop: What you need to know

Supreme Court’s tariff decision could reshape U.S. trade, while Albanese faces approval drop amid rising One Nation support.

Published

6 days ago

January 19, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Supreme Court’s tariff decision could reshape U.S. trade, while Albanese faces approval drop amid rising One Nation support.

The political and economic landscape is shifting on two fronts. In the United States, the Supreme Court is set to deliver a pivotal decision on tariffs that could reshape global trade, affect inflation, and influence U.S. economic growth. Chris Berg from RMIT University joins us to explain the stakes, from the political impact at home to the long-term implications for international relations and business strategy.

Meanwhile, in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a steep drop in approval ratings as support for Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party surges. Recent events, including the Bondi massacre, have influenced voter sentiment, driving Labor’s primary vote down to 30 percent.

Professor Chris Berg breaks down what this means for Labor, the Coalition, and the upcoming elections, offering insight into broader public opinion trends and potential strategies moving forward.

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