Dan Tehan says the US is experiencing a "nuclear renaissance" in the wake of growing energy demands — and hinted the Coalition would retain its focus on the energy despite its heavy election defeat.
David Littleproud says both opposition parties have agreed to delay appointing their respective shadow cabinets as a ‘sign of good faith', as negotiations to re-form a coalition restart.
Nationals leader David Littleproud has denied the coalition divorce came from differences over cabinet solidarity, saying disagreements on four key policies were behind the split.
The leadership contest within the Liberal Party has narrowed, with Dan Tehan confirming he would not seek the position – while Sussan Ley officially announced a tilt.
Former state MP and prominent live sheep export ban critic Paul Brown will lead the Nationals' senate ticket in Western Australia for next year's federal election.
A parliamentary committee examining the Albanese government's blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights will grill senior bureaucrats about what they knew.
As calls mount for Qantas boss Richard Goyder to resign, Qatar Airways has revealed what happened when it asked the Albanese government for extra flights.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says there are serious cultural deficiencies at Qantas, which lost a court appeal over the sacking of thousands of workers.
The agriculture minister has confirmed the Chinese customs agency will reinstate barley producers CBH and Emerald Grain to the approved list of exporters.
Former WA bureaucrat Reece Waldock is one of three transport experts drafted in by the federal government to review its infrastructure pipeline and set new priorities.
Changes to the safeguard mechanism putting a hard cap on pollution from big emitters have passed the Senate with the support of the Greens and crossbenchers.
The trade minister says an improvement in the trade relationship with Beijing is welcome as the first coal shipment in years awaits Chinese customs clearance.
A candidate backed by billionaire Clive Palmer will join the Senate crossbench following the declaration of the vote count in Victoria and Western Australia.
WA mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed the state government for “dithering” on green hydrogen, days after unveiling plans to build a $1 billion green hydrogen hub in Queensland.
Regional telecommunications are set for a boost with the announcement of 14 new telecommunications towers jointly funded by the state and federal governments.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has repelled a leadership challenge from Barnaby Joyce, emerging victorious in a party room ballot this morning, while Adam Bandt has been elected unopposed as Greens leader following the resignation of Richard Di Natale.
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has quit cabinet today and thrown his support behind former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, who has announced plans to seek leadership of the National Party tomorrow. It follows the resignation of deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie yesterday and Greens leader Richard Di Natale today.
Telstra will build 23 of the 26 new mobile base stations and small cells to be delivered in Western Australia, as part of the fourth round of a government initiative to improve mobile coverage in regional and remote communities.
