Coalition floats stronger 'values' test for migrants
By Jake Evans

Sussan Ley says migration tensions in Australia are not the fault of migrants — but a stronger "Australian values" test for those seeking to move here could form part of the Coalition's coming migration policy.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-30/coalition-value-english-language-test-migrants-visa/106083258

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Barnaby Joyce's kingmaker says he left voters behind in 'act of treason'
By Peter Sanders and Kristy Reading

The MP's resignation from the Nationals surprised no one, but drew ire from members of the party. Those on the ground in his electorate have a more mixed view.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-29/barnaby-joyce-resignation-voter-reaction/106077566

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Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals, will sit as independent
By Clare Armstrong

The former leader and deputy prime minister has confirmed his long-awaited political move.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-27/barnaby-joyce-quits-nationals/106073080

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NSW Liberal leadership under a cloud as Nats appoint new leader
By Nick Dole

The leadership of the NSW Liberals remains in doubt with Mark Speakman's future in a perilous position. It comes as a new leader has been elected for the NSW Nationals.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-18/challenge-in-nsw-liberal-party-as-new-leader-for-nationals/106021212

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NSW Nats leader stands down citing need to 'focus on my family'
By Nick Dole

Dugald Saunders has quit as NSW Nationals leader after two and a half years in the job, in a move that has shocked his colleagues.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/nsw-nationals-leader-dugald-saunders-stands-down/106017362

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Conservatives win this one, but it could lose them the war
By Patricia Karvelas

It was only a week ago that the moderates in the Liberal Party were flexing their muscle privately (and some publicly), threatening a divorce with the Nationals and to walk the plank if net zero was dumped. Neither threat ever materialised.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/ley-puts-one-advantage-at-risk-scrabbling-to-keep-leadership/106011602

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Liberal moderates fear electoral oblivion in metropolitan seats after net zero scrapped
By Clare Armstrong

While many Liberals who wanted to keep net zero say they are happy with the position the party has landed, some despondent moderates fear electoral oblivion in metropolitan seats.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-14/liberal-moderates-split-on-net-zero-scrapping/106007824

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Demographic tide threatens to sweep Coalition away
By Michael Janda

The Coalition risks political extinction unless it can reconnect with younger voters who have abandoned it in droves.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-12/liberal-party-woes-attracting-younger-voters/105996134

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Nationals to send net zero hardliner into talks with Liberals
By Clare Armstrong

One of the Nationals' most strident opponents of net zero will attend talks on a final Coalition policy position. Before then, the Liberals must decide their own stance — but conservatives are now confident net zero will be dropped.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-12/canavan-to-join-net-zero-talks-with-liberals/105998148

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NSW opposition leader warns climate divisions could cost votes

On Monday night, the NSW Nationals held a partyroom meeting to discuss their position on net zero following a report into Australia's energy future.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-11/nsw-nationals-reject-net-zero-emissions-target-coalition/105994514

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Sussan Ley almost certain to face challenge next year, detractors say
By Clare Armstrong

While conservatives are waiting for the net zero issue to be resolved, those who support Andrew Hastie or Angus Taylor for the leadership say her leadership will likely be threatened after the summer break.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-04/sussan-ley-almost-certain-to-be-challenged/105970786

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Coalition to meet after Nationals lead charge to dump net zero
By Jake Evans

The Coalition will gather this morning at a joint party room session as the issue of whether to keep or ditch its net zero commitment roils within the party.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-04/coalition-to-meet-after-nationals-lead-charge-to-dump-net-zero/105967106

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Liberals shifting towards dumping net zero, despite moderate faction fears
By Jake Evans

The centre of debate inside the Liberals appears to be shifting towards dumping net zero, as a tumultuous debate unfolds following the Nationals' decision to formally abandon the 2050 target.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-03/liberals-shifting-towards-dumping-net-zero-2050/105966032

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Liberals shifting towards dumping net zero, despite moderate faction fears
By Jake Evans

The centre of debate inside the Liberals appears to be shifting towards dumping net zero, as a tumultuous debate unfolds following the Nationals' decision to formally abandon the 2050 target.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-03/liberals-shifting-towards-dumping-net-zero-2050/105966032

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Liberals shifting towards dumping net zero, despite moderate faction fears
By Jake Evans

The centre of debate inside the Liberals appears to be shifting towards dumping net zero, as a tumultuous debate unfolds following the Nationals' decision to formally abandon the 2050 target.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-03/liberals-shifting-towards-dumping-net-zero-2050/105966032

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A Labor 'stuff up' could be the Coalition's only hope
By Patricia Karvelas

To borrow the words of former prime minister Tony Abbott, the net zero emissions by 2050 policy for the Coalition is now dead, buried and cremated.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-03/net-zero-nationals-coalition-climate-change/105962434

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Environment laws are biggest test of parliament since Albanese's win
By Patricia Karvelas

The Coalition goes into the sitting fortnight managing grievance and division. Labor carries the weight of needing to prove it can manage the parliament. It is not hard to work out who you would prefer to be this week.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-27/environment-laws-coalition-division-joyce/105935474

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From Pistol and Boo to leaked texts, Joyce has always run his own race
By Rudi Maxwell

Threatening to euthanase Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's dogs, repeatedly calling out "caaarp" in parliament, that notorious moment on a Canberra footpath, Barnaby Joyce's career has had plenty of colour and movement.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/barnaby-joyce-from-threatening-to-euthanase-johnny-depp-dogs/105908978

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'Good on him': Barnaby Joyce voters unfazed by One Nation flirtation
By Peter Sanders and Brigitte Murphy

Support for the politician remains strong in his electorate despite his apparent flirtation with One Nation, a party enjoying a surge in popularity in the seat of New England.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-20/barnaby-joyce-future-uncertain-as-new-england-voters-react/105910950

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Nationals do not fear 'contagion' effect if Joyce defects to One Nation
By Jake Evans

Nationals MPs do not expect others would follow Barnaby Joyce if he defects to One Nation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-20/nationals-no-mass-defection-barnaby-joyce-one-nation/105909238

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