Angus Taylor

Robert Assaf, a member of the conservative Liberal factional group the Reformers, compared their factional work to Mel Gibson’s Braveheart during an Icac hearing. The group is under investigation for allegedly soliciting illegal donations, with Assaf stating they 'didn’t think the law applied to us' regarding political funding.

Queensland MP Llew O’Brien posted 'White Men Can Sprint' on social media after Lachlan Kennedy won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. O’Brien stated there is nothing wrong with being proud of one’s heritage, while Angus Taylor said he congratulates all Australians.

Angus Taylor denies making payments to a conservative Liberal group during an investigation by the NSW corruption watchdog, stating he is not involved in the proceedings. Fellow Liberals support him, avoiding direct questions about the inquiry.

Anne Ruston urged the Liberal party to address gender quotas and engagement with women, multicultural communities, and young people. Angus Taylor opposed the quotas, but Jane Hume stated all options would be considered.

The Liberal party is considering gender quotas as part of proposals to increase women in its parliamentary ranks, critical to its long-term survival. Angus Taylor opposes the idea, while discussion paper authors argue for different approaches to achieve different outcomes.

A major Telstra outage disrupted phone connections, trains, and emergency services, prompting questions about telecommunications regulation. Opposition leader Angus Taylor faced criticism for communication failures amid the crisis.

Angus Taylor defends Sarah Henderson’s use of triple-zero calls during Telstra’s outage, calling it part of her job. South Australian police state they are unaware of a claimed death from the outage, despite Liberal senator Kerrynne Liddle’s assertion that an elderly person died.

Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh suggested the party may need a 'rebrand' to regain voters after a historic polling low. This follows opposition leader Angus Taylor's claim that the Morrison government 'breached trust' with the electorate during the pandemic.

Parliament faces rising tensions ahead of the winter break, with Labor pushing reforms and the Coalition considering participation in deal-making. Conflicts include accusations against Angus Taylor for calling Anthony Albanese a liar, Andrew Hastie's remarks about One Nation, and the Greens opposing Labor's NDIS bill.

Angus Taylor faced confusion from Liberal colleagues over his unclear comments on multiculturalism, with party members concerned about differentiating the Coalition from One Nation. Andrew McLachlan urged the opposition leader to 'embrace the reality of modern Australia.'

Angus Taylor refused to state his support for multiculturalism during a press conference, while Jim Chalmers accused him of aligning with One Nation's push for a monoculture in Australia. Labor ministers have expressed commitment to multiculturalism.

Australia's defense minister Richard Marles was left without a UK counterpart to meet after John Healey resigned hours before a planned visit to a naval yard. Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended his criticism of opposition leader Angus Taylor, arguing Taylor's privileged background makes him disconnected from housing market struggles.

Angus Taylor rejects a proposed seat-sharing deal between the Liberal party and One Nation as internal Liberal divisions emerge over countering Pauline Hanson's influence. Tony Pasin suggests the parties should cooperate to defeat Labor, but Taylor and senior colleagues oppose the plan amid One Nation's poll surge.

Tony Abbott, the new Liberal president, supports preference deals with One Nation, arguing the party cannot win by being 'a little less woke than Labor'. Angus Taylor, the opposition leader, indicated openness to cooperation with One Nation to remove the Labor government.

Anthony Albanese mocked Angus Taylor as 'Temu Abbott' amid a heated debate over budget tax changes. The Greens, whose support is needed to pass the legislation, expressed concerns that the government's proposal could grant excessive discretionary powers. The government aims to expedite the first phase of its budget legislation through the lower house and Senate.

Angus Taylor, as opposition leader, appointed Tony Abbott as Liberal party president, believing he can help the party, while others worry it may make the party less electable. Taylor introduced a slogan emphasizing shutting the door on migrants not aligning with Australia’s 'core beliefs'.

Tony Abbott was elected as Liberal party president unopposed, declaring the party is 'under new management' and vowing to support Angus Taylor in leading a 'people’s revolt' against the Labor government. The election occurred at a Liberal federal council meeting in Melbourne, marking Abbott's return to active political life.

The Albanese government's tax reforms, including a $1,000 tax deduction and changes to CGT and negative gearing, are projected to benefit 90% of young Australians, according to Treasury. The reforms were introduced to parliament amid political tensions with the opposition.

Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan criticizes Angus Taylor's plan to bar non-citizens from accessing welfare, stating it will create two types of community members and is not the Australian way. McLachlan warns that migrants should not be blamed for economic problems. The plan may alienate diaspora communities.

Liberal MPs have expressed concern over Angus Taylor's immigration policy, with some claiming the party is being controlled by Pauline Hanson's agenda and corroded by hate. Several Liberals believe Hanson's party is in control of the Liberal agenda. This has sparked concerns about the party's direction.

Migrants in Australia are generally younger, skilled, and more educated, paying more tax than they receive in benefits. They arrive motivated to work and make a life for themselves and their families. This contradicts Angus Taylor's claim that migrants are a 'net drain' on Australia.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused opposition leader Angus Taylor of copying One Nation policies and 'dog-whistling' to marginalise immigrants through proposed cuts to welfare benefits for permanent residents. The Coalition's plan would restrict access to disability insurance, jobseeker, and other safety nets to Australian citizens only, despite permanent residents potentially living and paying taxes in Australia for years.

Australian pop star Delta Goodrem performs in Eurovision semi-final, while Opposition leader Angus Taylor discusses migration and housing policies, suggesting a tie between migrant numbers and house construction.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese denies tax reforms are aimed at courting votes from generation Z. Angus Taylor is set to give a budget reply speech tonight. The PM expects productivity gains from CGT reforms.

The Coalition plans to link Australia's temporary immigration intake to new home builds, aiming to cut migrant numbers. Opposition leader Angus Taylor will outline this plan in his budget reply speech, alongside a $5bn housing infrastructure fund. The goal is to speed up building and reduce costs.

The Coalition vows to repeal Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax if they win power. A future Coalition government would reinstate more generous rules for property investors. The proposal sets up a major fight before the next election over key tax reform measures.

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party won a historic byelection in Farrer, sparking internal rumblings about Angus Taylor's leadership. The win marks One Nation's first federal lower house seat. David Farley defeated independent Michelle Milthorpe in the election.

One Nation candidate David Farley wins the Farrer by-election, marking the party's first election victory. The by-election was triggered by Sussan Ley's resignation after being ousted as Liberal leader by Angus Taylor. One Nation is expected to secure a significant portion of the primary vote in the rural electorate.

One Nation won its first lower house seat in the Farrer byelection, with David Farley defeating independent Michelle Milthorpe, amidst a collapse in the Coalition vote. This victory marks a significant rise in public support for One Nation since the last federal election. The loss will further weaken the Liberal party.

The Coalition is considering a plan to reduce net overseas immigration by nearly half its current rate, aiming for 150,000-200,000 annually. This move is part of their election platform rebuilding after a significant loss in 2025. The proposal is higher than One Nation's suggested cap and the Howard-era target.

A majority of Australians approve of Pauline Hanson's leadership of One Nation, surpassing the approval ratings of Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor. The Guardian Essential poll reveals One Nation outperforms the Coalition for the first time, with Australians increasingly pessimistic about the economy and country's future.

The RSL is reviewing its 'welcome to country' policy, while Angus Taylor proposes doubling Australia's fuel reserves. Federal environment minister Murray Watt will address threats to the Great Barrier Reef, including climate change and poor water quality, ahead of a world heritage committee meeting.

Angus Taylor, the opposition leader, claims there is a higher risk of 'bad people coming from bad countries' and specifically targets Iran, while defending his immigration policy and One Nation's preferencing in the Farrer byelection. He also criticizes the Greens by referencing teal candidates' alignment with them.

Angus Taylor, opposition leader, criticizes the overuse of 'welcome to country' ceremonies, calling them devalued. Victoria announces a one-off car registration rebate.

Labor criticizes the Coalition's new immigration policy, accusing them of targeting voters shifting to One Nation. Cricket star Usman Khawaja condemns the policy as discriminatory against Muslims, while Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke questions the necessity of deportation powers.

Former Howard government minister Amanda Vanstone criticizes Angus Taylor's hardline immigration policy, comparing it to Donald Trump's approach. The plan faces backlash from refugee advocates, Pauline Hanson, and some Liberal MPs for its heavy-handed enforcement tactics.

Angus Taylor's immigration speech is criticized as a 'desperate dog-whistle' by Labor and others, with concerns over discriminatory policies reminiscent of the White Australia policy. The Liberal party faces backlash for its hardline immigration stance, prompting criticism from immigration advocates and the race discrimination commissioner.

A Coalition government plan proposes vetting tourists' social media accounts under a Trump-style policy, accusing Labor of allowing migrants with 'subversive intent'. Leader Angus Taylor criticizes the opposition's immigration policies and mentions Pauline Hanson's One Nation gaining support.