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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the NATO summit.

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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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One.

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.

Liberal leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan.

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
The new National Party leader, Matt Canavan, would like “more Australian babies”.

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 David Farley (left) and Barnaby Joyce campaigning in Farrer last week.

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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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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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
Nationals leader Matt Canavan arriving at a press conference after his election.

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
New Nationals leader Matt Canavan.

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
Nationals senator Matt Canavan arrives for the Nationals party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 2 February 2026

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