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Moment of truthPremium
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Liberal review of State election must be brutal, honest

For die-hard Liberals, August 28 will be an important day when we find out whether WA Libs are dinkum about resurrecting a once proud party which is now the laughing stock of Australian politics.

Joe Spagnolo

Parliament culturePremiumReynolds to undergo ‘respectful workplace training’

The WA senator has confirmed she will undergo the training being offered to politicians following allegations of rape made by former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Sarah Ison

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Shock decisionCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Libs stunned as Keenan quits warts and all party probe

Former Stirling MP Michael Keenan has sensationally resigned from the panel conducting a ‘root and branch’ review of the WA Liberal Party in the wake of the March election landslide.

Josh Zimmerman

Zero commitmentCommentsPremiumBarnaby coy on plan to cut greenhouse gases

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has refused to say if the Nationals would support a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050.

Kimberley Caines

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ripple effectCommentsPremium
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Berejiklian’s lack of leadership affects us all

Just days after WA entered phase 5, which meant most COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, we’re back to phase 1 — thanks partly to the NSW Premier’s initial refusal to go into lockdown.

Matter of urgencyCommentsPremiumMettam wants August deadline for FIFO inquiry

Deputy Liberal leader Libby Mettam wants an inquiry into sexual assault in the resources sector established before State Parliament resumes in August.

Joe Spagnolo

Party rulesCommentsPremiumNo press leaks in WA Liberals’ ‘10 commandments’

WA Liberal members face being expelled from the party if they refuse to abide by a strict new set of rules, which include not leaking information to the media.

Josh Zimmerman

Bills supportCommentsPremiumPremier joins ScoMo in call to cut red tape for miners

Premier Mark McGowan has joined Scott Morrison in calling for the speedy passage of legislation that would reduce environmental red tape on major mining and infrastructure projects.

Josh Zimmerman

Big jobCommentsPremiumWA Libs name new State director after election disaster

Stuart Smith has been selected to help rebuild the electoral prospects of the WA Liberals after the party lost official opposition status and was reduced to just two seats.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Real honour’VideoCommentsPremiumMayor breaks silence on potential bid for Porter’s seat

Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts has opened up about being asked to run in the Federal Election for the ALP against Liberal MP Christian Porter.

Lucy Jarvis

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Green energy stoushCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WA Liberal leader in clash with Rinehart associate

A rift is developing between the Liberal leader and the WA business community after Mr Honey told an associate of Gina Rinehart ‘you don’t know what you’re talking about’ during State Council.

Josh Zimmerman

Good signsCommentsPremiumFree-trade deal with UK ‘very close’

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia is close to agreeing on a free-trade deal with Britain, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and UK counterpart Boris Johnson meeting this weekend.

Sarah Ison

‘Unrelenting pressure’VideoPremiumBrittany Higgins in hospital over mental health concern

The former Liberal staffer is receiving care and mental health treatment following a “difficult” fortnight in Federal Parliament.

Michael Traill

‘Take control’CommentsPremiumFeds must splash cash on proper COVID facilities: Labor

Shadow Minister for Health Mark Butler has smashed the Federal Government for ‘sitting back and waiting’ for pandemic answers, saying purpose-built facilities will prevent regular breaches.

Sarah Ison

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Matt KeoghCommentsPremium
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Why aren’t we better at building our defence industry?

Building and developing defence industry supplies here in Australia should be our priority. If we don’t have required capabilities here, we must nurture and build those capabilities strategically.

Matt Keogh

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Mark RileyCommentsPremium
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Prime Minister’s pitch resonates in Labor heartland

Scott Morrison’s brazen claim that the Liberals are now “the party of the suburbs and the regions” is not without some foundation.

Mark Riley

Mark RileySeven News Political Editor

PAYING OUTPremiumTaxpayers footing bill for WA senator’s legal advice

Taxpayers are being billed for legal advice to WA Senator Linda Reynolds in relation to a police investigation into the alleged rape of her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Josh Zimmerman

LEGAL AIDPremiumPorter may use crowdfunding to help pay court costs

The former attorney-general would prefer not to rely on donations in his defamation case against the ABC but has not ruled out turning to crowdfunding.

Sarah Ison

‘COVID panic porn charade’CommentsPremiumMcGowan’s most vocal critic to develop Lib Party policy

One of the McGowan’s most vocal critics — especially when it comes to lockdowns and hard borders — has been selected to play a leading role in developing Liberal Party policy designed to topple it.

Josh Zimmerman

Movers and shapersCommentsPremiumBroken Libs to rebuild policy platform from ground up

Political staffers, Sky News commentators, ex-MPs — and their spouses — are among selections by the WA Liberals to totally rebuild the shattered party’s policy platform after a disastrous election.

Josh Zimmerman

Secret tapesPremiumCourt hears Buswell’s ex-wife’s recordings of pain

Troy Buswell’s ex-wife has tearfully told a court how the former Liberal leader allegedly punched her in the face and kicked her repeatedly while wearing cowboy boots after a night out in Dunsborough.

Emily Moulton

Brittany HigginsPremiumReport clears PM’s staff of ‘backgrounding’

A report into whether Scott Morrison’s staff backgrounded against Brittany Higgins’ loved ones has been released and found such allegations were based on ‘hearsay’.

Sarah Ison

Brittany HigginsCommentsPremiumProspect of formal charges being laid

A brief of evidence in the former Liberal staffer’s alleged Parliament House rape case will be presented to the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions “in coming weeks”.

Josh Zimmerman & Sarah Ison

‘Fighting fund’CommentsPremium‘We must be ready’: Hastie’s bizarre call for funding

A day after Federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie claimed Australia was a ‘peaceful nation’, he sent an email to his followers asking for money to help Australia defend itself from ‘authoritarian states’.

Briana Fiore