Dutton favoured over Albanese for Trump negotiations

Poll: Voters prefer Dutton over Albanese for Trump engagement; Labor faces minority government risk ahead of potential early election.

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1 year ago

November 18, 2024

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A recent poll indicates that more Australian voters believe Peter Dutton is better equipped than Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to handle relations with Donald Trump.

As Albanese attends the G20 in Brazil, the poll reflects a growing concern among Australians regarding global stability and climate change due to Trump’s victory.

The survey reveals that 55 percent of respondents feel the world will be less safe under Trump’s leadership, compared to only 28 percent who believe it will be safer.

In terms of negotiation prowess, 47 percent of voters think Dutton would effectively engage with Trump, while 36 percent support the same view for Albanese.

This poll comes at a critical time as Parliament approaches its final weeks of sessions for the year, potentially leading up to an early federal election.

May election

Albanese has hinted at holding the election in May, but he has not ruled out an earlier date based on discussions with his cabinet.

The Coalition currently leads Labor in the two-party-preferred vote at 51 percent to 49 percent.

However, the Coalition’s primary vote has slightly declined to 40 percent, while Labor’s vote holds steady at 30 percent, and the Greens have risen to 14 percent.

Moreover, the poll shows Dutton is nearly tied with Albanese as preferred prime minister, with 43 percent and 42 percent, respectively.

Dutton’s net approval rating stands at minus 4 percent, significantly better than Albanese’s minus 17 percent.

Epstein hearing explodes over redactions and hidden names

Lawmakers accuse AG Pam Bondi of hiding Epstein-linked names amid congressional hearing, questioning redactions related to billionaire Wexner.

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9 hours ago

February 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Lawmakers accuse AG Pam Bondi of hiding Epstein-linked names amid congressional hearing, questioning redactions related to billionaire Wexner.

US lawmakers have accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of withholding key names linked to Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery congressional hearing. The confrontation centred on redactions within investigative files that critics argue should have been fully disclosed under federal law.

Representative Thomas Massie pressed the Justice Department over blacked-out sections, specifically questioning references to billionaire Leslie Wexner. Bondi maintained that Wexner’s name was released promptly once flagged, defending the department’s handling of the documents.

Frustration boiled over as lawmakers challenged the extent of the redactions, leading to an extraordinary moment in the hearing as Bondi pushed back and praised President Donald Trump while standing by the department’s review process.

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Angus Taylor moves to challenge Sussan Ley for party leadership

Angus Taylor resigns from Coalition frontbench to challenge Sussan Ley amid Liberal Party divisions and declining poll support.

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10 hours ago

February 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Angus Taylor resigns from Coalition frontbench to challenge Sussan Ley amid Liberal Party divisions and declining poll support.

Angus Taylor has resigned from the Coalition frontbench to launch a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, declaring he lacks confidence in her ability to rebuild support for the Liberal Party. His move sets up a high-stakes internal contest that could reshape the party’s direction.

Supporters of Mr Taylor are expected to push for a meeting by Friday to trigger a potential leadership spill, intensifying pressure on Ms Ley. Moderate MPs are calling on her to demand clear proof of numbers before any ballot takes place.

With the Liberals trailing in the polls and facing mounting questions over strategy, both camps are outlining starkly different visions for the party’s future as tensions rise in Canberra.

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Iran buries nuclear site entrances amid rising tensions with the U.S.

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1 day ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Satellite images reveal that Iran has buried all three tunnel entrances at its Isfahan nuclear complex. Analysts say the move mirrors defensive preparations taken before U.S. airstrikes devastated the facility last year, with no vehicle or personnel activity visible around the entrances.

The burial appears aimed at limiting damage from potential airstrikes and complicating any ground raid targeting enriched uranium stored in the underground facility. Experts suggest equipment or materials may have been moved into the tunnels for protection, though this remains unconfirmed.

The fortification comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has demanded Iran curb its nuclear program, warning of military action, while Tehran insists halting uranium enrichment is unacceptable. Recent indirect talks in Oman showed little progress toward a new deal.