Crisafulli deflects nuclear questions,blames Labor ‘scare campaigns’

Crisafulli deflects nuclear questions,blames Labor ‘scare campaigns’

The opposition leader was asked if he would match premier Steven Miles’ promise of a High Court fight against any federal attempt to build reactors in Queensland.

  • byWilliam Davis andCatherine Strohfeldt

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Does Dutton have a glass jaw?

Does Dutton have a glass jaw?

It’s been six years since Peter Dutton said some reporters at the ABC didn’t “realise how completely dead they are to me”. Not much seems to have changed,but it could be risky territory for a wannabe PM.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Peter Dutton berates ABC reporter
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Peter Dutton berates ABC reporter

Peter Dutton berates a local ABC reporter in regional Western Australia.

Dutton has ‘frank’ meeting in first Collie visit since nuclear plan announced

Dutton has ‘frank’ meeting in first Collie visit since nuclear plan announced

The opposition leader met with shire staff and councillors,including President Ian Miffling,to discuss his party’s nuclear energy policy.

  • byHamish Hastie
‘Gas is here to stay’:Opposition pledges public funds for fossil fuels

‘Gas is here to stay’:Opposition pledges public funds for fossil fuels

Opposition energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has opened a new battle in the climate wars,backing industry calls for public funds for new gas plants.

  • byMike Foley
Albo joins Queensland election campaign,with less than two weeks to go

Albo joins Queensland election campaign,with less than two weeks to go

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made his first appearance of the Queensland state election campaign,joining Premier Steven Miles on the Gold Coast to announce … nothing.

  • byCameron Atfield
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Pity nuclear energy is powering politics rather than our homes
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Pity nuclear energy is powering politics rather than our homes

The greatest regret with energy is that we didn’t start yesterday. We were too busy burning our personal energy on turning a technical discussion into a divisive debate.

  • byParnell Palme McGuinness
Miles vows to take nuclear fight to High Court,citing legal advice

Miles vows to take nuclear fight to High Court,citing legal advice

Peter Dutton’s nuclear power ambitions have split his party in Queensland. Labor Premier Steven Miles says it may be a battle worth having in court.

  • byWilliam Davis andMatt Dennien
If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing,he can kiss the election goodbye

If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing,he can kiss the election goodbye

The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up,but it has much to learn about communication.

  • byNiki Savva
‘Cheaper with nuclear’:What will Dutton’s nuclear plan really cost
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‘Cheaper with nuclear’:What will Dutton’s nuclear plan really cost

The opposition says it will release the costings of its nuclear policy on its own timeline,but its ambitious claims have raised fresh doubts.

  • byMike Foley
Memo to Dutton:It’s the final quarter,you’d better start kicking

Memo to Dutton:It’s the final quarter,you’d better start kicking

The opposition leader has the wind behind him in opinion polls but looks reluctant to risk it by telling voters what he’d do with power. And the risk is real.

  • byDavid Crowe