Matthew Canavan
Albanese poised to finally strike $110b trade deal with Europe
The deal has been in sight several times previously and fallen over due to disputes about the quantity of meat Australians could sell into European markets.
- Paul Sakkal
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Trump trivialises war and makes a mockery of politics
Under Donald Trump, the US frames war, whether just or unjust, in the language of Nintendo.
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Coalition attacks Joyce in bitter byelection fight with One Nation
Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson said voters need more from their politicians than Joyce “flat out on a pavement”.
- Paul Sakkal
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Matt Canavan and the male breadwinner model: A throwback to the ’50s
The new Nationals leader wants tax changes that will penalise single parents and could hamper female workforce participation.
- Jacqueline Maley
One Nation candidate says old money from Sydney and Melbourne is pouring into his byelection campaign
David Farley said denizens of Woollahra and Toorak were among those funding his fight for Sussan Ley’s old seat of Farrer in south-western NSW.
- Paul Sakkal and Natassia Chrysanthos
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- National security
Matt Canavan has done in an hour what Angus Taylor failed to do in a month
Australia - the complacent country - is receiving a wake-up call on race, resilience and energy.
- Peter Hartcher
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- Political leadership
Enter Canavan, hyper-nationalist, coal enthusiast and protector of jokes around the barbie
The National Party should be placed in its proper context. Out of the nation’s 226 federal parliamentarians, only 18 identify as National Party MPs. That’s enough to require nothing bigger than a minibus to take them around.
- Shaun Carney
From Marxist to rebel to leader: The making of Matt Canavan
Canavan embodies contradictions: economist and populist; a right-winger who was at one time a self-proclaimed communist; suburban boy turned bush advocate. Will rebel backbencher turned leader work too?
- Rob Harris
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Matt Canavan warns on Middle East wars, draws battle lines with One Nation
The outspoken right-winger was elected leader in a major pivot for the ailing regional party as it seeks to take on Barnaby Joyce and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
- Paul Sakkal and Mike Foley
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- Political leadership
Canavan is a perfect pick for a fight with One Nation – but could hurt the Coalition
Matt Canavan is the high-risk, high-reward choice as the new Nationals leader.
- James Massola