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Tuesday, August 20

Underestimate rise of "authoritarian" China at our peril: senior Lib

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.

Coal power and "big stick" energy policy on Govt agenda

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 is congratulated by the Coalition partyroom. Photo: AAP/Lukas Coch

Coalition MPs' first meeting since "miracle" election win

Scott Morrison has promised to govern with humility and compassion as coalition MPs and senators come together for their first post-election meeting.

Seats still tight as election count continues

Three seats remain close as vote counting continues following Saturday’s federal election.

Activists cheer Abbott loss but expect scrutiny over election role

Activist group GetUp is celebrating the scalping of Tony Abbott but lamenting the failure to unseat senior Liberal Peter Dutton as it reviews its federal election campaign.

Boothby win pushes Morrison towards majority government

Labor’s conceding defeat in the battle for the crucial Adelaide seat of Boothby has helped propel Scott Morrison and the re-elected Coalition to expected majority government following Saturday’s surprise election result.

Labor concedes Boothby to Liberal Flint

Labor’s Nadia Clancy has conceded defeat in the battle for the Adelaide-based seat of Boothby with Liberal MP Nicolle Flint set to be returned to Canberra.

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Morrison and Shorten deliver final big pitches

Daniel McCulloch Thursday, May 16
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Leaders visit key seats as election campaign nears end

Wednesday, May 15
Opinion
Can Morrison swing the 'unwinnable' election?

Tuesday, May 14
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Social media minefield for election candidates

Friday, May 03