News Articles for Peter Dutton

With the coalition set to oppose a major Labor election promise on housing, the Greens want a number of improvements to the proposed $10 billion fund.

The opposition's new energy spokesperson doesn't support the use of nuclear energy in WA but remains open to revisiting the issue with federal colleagues ahead of elections in 2025.

As the Reserve Bank board prepares to announce an expected 25 basis point rise in the cash rate, figures show Australian trade surplus slipping.

Australians should be under no illusion about nuclear energy's shortcomings.

Australia is getting 40 US-built Black Hawks helicopters, replacing French-made Taipan choppers in another tense moment between the countries.

An energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.

Labor leader Anthony Albanese has ­enjoyed a surge in support as preferred prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.

The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.

The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum passing.

Andrew Hastie has conceded nine years of leadership tussles affected the previous government's defence acquisitions, calling the decision to buy French submarines a mistake.

More than a year after Australia committed to buying nuclear-powered submarines, industry is no closer to knowing how it will be involved in the project.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have led tributes to the late Queen in parliament.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after news of the 96-year-old monarch's death.

The Reserve Bank of Australia board is tipped to lift rates again, with another 0.5 percentage point rise likely on the cards.

The permanent migration cap will be lifted this financial year to help relieve labour shortages across the country.

National cabinet has agreed to reduce the mandatory isolation period for positive COVID-19 cases from seven to five days.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host national cabinet with his state and territory counterparts to discuss shortening COVID-19 isolation time.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has defended his move to be sworn into a number of portfolios, saying the pandemic was an unprecedented time.

The Reserve Bank board is expected to lift the cash rate for the fourth month in a row when it meets on Tuesday, with economists tipping a 50 basis point rise.

As federal parliament wraps up its first sitting week since the May election, the opposition leader sees little change in approach under Labor.

WA's chief scientist has bemoaned 'a decade of nothingness' on federal energy policy while expressing cautious optimism about a change in approach with a new government in Canberra.

Anthony Albanese says he wants to see a more unified and functional parliament, as MPs and senators gather for its official opening in Canberra.

Australia's agriculture minister has criticised the opposition calling for borders with Indonesia to close, saying it is causing industry insecurity.

Deeper engagement with Asia will require more than just a change in style from the Australian government.

The opposition wants more answers over a $6.6m payout to Huawei by the state government.

Peter Dutton remains open to having a cooperative relationship with Mark McGowan despite the premier having just last month called his intelligence into question.

The nation clearly voted for action on climate change at the May 21 poll; the challenge for Labor is to corral the Independents and Greens to support action.

The government will consider using whatever mechanisms are available to counter constrained gas supply on the east coast as price hikes begin to bite.

WA's north-west remains a point of potential strategic vulnerability that must be addressed.

The prime minister is flying to Perth on Saturday ahead of a diplomatic mission to Indonesia.

David Littleproud to lead the Nationals after Barnaby Joyce gets dumped. Peter Dutton elected Liberal leader unopposed

In a post-federal election spray, Premier Mark McGowan attacks Peter Dutton's intellect and calls for an end to hostilities with China.

The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.

The new Labor government will hit the ground running following the election as the exact make up of parliament remains unclear.

Albo here to win Swan, Pearce and Hasluck.

A Chinese spyship has been tracked off the coast of Western Australia, Defence Minister Peter Dutton has revealed.

Our political leaders need to show a united front on the China-Solomons deal rather that trying to outmuscle each other.

The government has announced a $220 million forestry package, while Labor is keen to keep the focus on health as the first week of campaigning nears its end.

US President Joe Biden has thanked Australia's efforts to combat Russian aggression in Ukraine in his inaugural State of the Union address.

Australia will roll out a third round of sanctions against Russia, aligning with US and UK moves, and will provide non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine.