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Linda ReynoldsCommentsPremium
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Democracy depends on bringing Liberals back from abyss

The WA Liberal Party, of which I have been a proud member of for 35 years, is in its worst electoral position since it was established in 1945.

Linda Reynolds

‘They were disgusting’CommentsPremiumPeter Collier sent ‘personal dirt sheets’ on Labor MPs

Liberal MP Peter Collier has claimed he was sent ‘very damning personal dirt sheets’ relating to a current McGowan Government minister and former Labor MP.

Josh Zimmerman

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The West Australian exclusive
Election rebuildCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Dutton, shadow cabinet heads to WA amid local Libs turmoil

Peter Dutton will head to WA this week with his shadow Cabinet, amid an internal storm over pre-selections, party control, and the future direction of the embattled Liberals.

Joe Spagnolo

Through to the keeperCommentsPremiumLanger responds to speculation he could lead Libs rebuild

WA Liberal leader David Honey appears set to dig in retain his besieged role — despite his own deputy saying she believes Australian Test cricket great Justin Langer would be a great fit.

Tim Clarke and Briana Fiore

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Joe SpagnoloComments
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Catania’s retirement spells bad news for Lib-Nat alliance

To say Vince Catania’s decision to quit State politics is bad news for the Nationals — and the Liberal-National alliance — is the understatement of the century.

Joe Spagnolo

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The West Australian exclusive
‘He is a leader’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Liberals target cricket icon Justin Langer to lead rebuild

Australian cricket great Justin Langer has emerged as the number one pick of influential Liberals to help lead the embattled Party out of the political wilderness.

Joe Spagnolo

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Daniel SmithCommentsPremium
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Is the new Liberal leader’s game plan a winning one?

John Howard once said that all politics is arithmetic. So, let’s apply that wisdom to Peter Dutton’s strategy to build a new conservative majority.

Daniel Smith

‘Fresh faces’CommentsPremiumLiberal leader Peter Dutton announces new shadow ministry

Liberal leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud have announced the opposition frontbench after losing Government on May 21.

Colin Brinsden

‘Shared responsibility’CommentsPremiumThe Clan ‘unfairly blamed’ for election blowout: Goodenough

Ian Goodenough, the only surviving Federal Liberal MP in metro Perth, believes he and other politicians exposed as members of The Clan are being held responsible for the party’s Federal election disaster.

Peter Law and Jessica Page

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The West Australian exclusive
‘not favourable’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Fewer than one in five WA voters say Dutton should lead Libs

Peter Dutton has his work cut out convincing West Australians he is the political messiah, with a new poll showing him languishing as Mr 19 per cent in the west.

Joe Spagnolo and Peter Law

‘Not appealing’CommentsMcGowan blows up Barnaby, doubles down on Dutton attack

Mark McGowan has not only doubled down on his criticism of likely new Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton as an ‘extremist’, but has also taken a sideswipe at Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce.

Bethany Hiatt

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The West Australian exclusive
‘Not good’ CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Chaney’s warning to Liberals against Dutton leadership

Peter Dutton’s likely rise to Federal Opposition leader would not “be good for the Liberal Party”, according to newly crowned Curtin MP Kate Chaney.

Michael Traill

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Richard WilsonComments
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What the Liberals must do to win back West Australians

We cannot expect the community to see the promise of our beliefs nor embrace our ideas, if we haven’t listened. 

Richard Wilson

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Basil ZempilasCommentsPremium
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Ten things the Libs should learn from election wipe-out

Listen and learn. The most important thing any politician or political party can do is listen.

Basil Zempilas

Basil Zempilas

Party rebuildVideoCommentsPremium‘I’m the man to lead Libs and can win next election’: Dutton

Peter Dutton says he could guide the Liberals to win the next election, while saying the party needs to be a broad church.

Andrew Brown

Skin conditionVideoPremium‘Not acceptable’: Plibersek sorry for Dutton ‘Voldemort’ jab

Labor MP Tanya Plibersek has apologised to Peter Dutton for comparing him to a Harry Potter villain, as the Coalition leadership candidate revealed ‘I’m not bald by choice’.

Duncan Murray

‘Corner cutting’CommentsPremiumWA Govt slammed over birth centre move at new $1.8b hospital

The State Government’s likely move to scrap a family birthing centre at WA’s new maternity hospital has been met with heavy resistance.

Caitlyn Rintoul

QuarantinedPremiumLiberal leader David Honey tests positive for COVID

Liberal leader David Honey confirmed his status this morning after being spotted on Friday wearing a mask, despite previously questioning the validity of WA’s mask mandates.

Miriam Fisher

Election bloodbathCommentsLibs in search of a savior after hitting rock bottom in WA

The WA Liberals’ State President says the second election bloodbath in just over a year has given him a mandate to embark on a sweeping reform agenda.

Peter Law, Josh Zimmerman and Jessica Page

Close battleCommentsCurtin still a ‘tight race’ amid wait on postal votes

Teal independent Kate Chaney is poised to end the Coalition’s 23-year reign in Curtin, but is bracing for a late surge of Liberal Party postal votes.

Michael Traill

Surprise swingsCommentsPremiumSenate results look grim for One Nation and UAP

Voters have turned their backs on One Nation’s Pauline Hanson, who is at risk of losing her Senate spot after yesterday’s election.

Kimberley Caines

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‘End of the Liberal Party’Comments
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Catastrophic election result set to force Libs to change

The catastrophic result for the Liberals in this Federal election has sent WA Liberals reeling — with influential sources already calling for change.

Joe Spagnolo

Stating the factsCommentsPremiumFact Checker: How we kept the bastards honest

Over the past six weeks Fact Checker attempted to filter the spin, identify unrealistic promises and call out the BS.

John Flint

Marginal seatCommentsLabor’s ex-FIFO worker first woman in 101 years to win Swan

With 35 per cent of the vote counted, the Liberals had suffered a swing of 12.5 per cent against them in the crucial seat, with Zaneta Mascarenhas officially declared the new MP.

Caitlyn Rintoul