Politics
Adelaide’s Deputy Lord Mayor Alexander Hyde is making a Liberal power-play, nominating to run for the party’s vice-presidency and a seat on its influential state executive – while prominent lawyer Morry Bailes appears to have abandoned his expected bid for the presidency.
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As climate change activists block city streets, Labor walks a tightrope in developing energy and emissions policy that won’t alienate either inner-city or blue-collar regional supporters, and the Liberal Government warily accommodates party skeptics while business and industry demands more action, says Michelle Grattan.
The chair of parliament’s powerful security and intelligence committee has warned Australia against underestimating China, pointing to the experience of Europe in the face of an aggressive Nazi Germany.
The Morrison Government is looking at a new coal-fired power station for Queensland, while reviving laws compelling power companies to cut wholesale prices and guarantee supply.
Scott Morrison has promised to govern with humility and compassion as coalition MPs and senators come together for their first post-election meeting.
Three seats remain close as vote counting continues following Saturday’s federal election.
