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  • Senator Matthew Canavan elected Leader of The National Party of Australia

    By Editor | March 11, 2026

    Senator Matthew Canavan Canavan has been elected leader of the National Party of Australia, calling the moment “extremely humbling” and pledging to fight for regional communities and a stronger Australian economy. Speaking at Parliament House after the leadership vote, Canavan thanked outgoing leader David Littleproud MP for his service and highlighted the strength of The…

  • Shadow Treasurer budget reply speech at the National Press Club

    By wpx_ic | May 17, 2023

    Below is the full text from Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor’s keynote address at the National Press Club today. Intro Let me start by asking a question. Do you feel better off today than you did a year ago? I ask this question of many Australians, and I get a consistent answer. Inflation hurts all Australians.…

  • Budget night reactions

    By wpx_ic | May 9, 2023

    Following the announcement of the 2023-24 Federal budget community and business leaders lined up in the press gallery at Parliament House to give their reactions. Below are some photos and text from the night. Innes Willox – Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group While fiscally prudent, this year’s Federal Budget unfortunately lacks the urgency and…