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Topic: liberal leadership
News that Andrew Robb was to challenge Julia Bishop for the Liberal deputy position had Canberra abuzz yesterday. But just hours later the story was crushed, as Bishop continues to live up to her cockroach nickname, writes <b>Samantha Maiden</b>.

Maiden: The Bishop death stare strikes again

Federal

Sep 09, 2010

For all the superficial similarities -- they are both novice leaders and both reached the top job by knifing their predecessors -- Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard are strikingly different politicians.

Keane essay: Abbott and Gillard two strikingly different politicians

Federal

Jul 19, 2010

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Kevin Rudd's dropping in the polls, but Tony Abbott's popularity isn't sky rocketing. From Julia Gillard pathetically pushing the Abbott-Turnbull tension to Rudd ETS failure, Australian politics is a sad state of affairs.

Australian politics is a decaying carcass

Federal

May 06, 2010

"Interested observer" <b>Christopher Joye</b> weighs in on Malcolm Turnbull's non-retirement. Turnbull 2.0 won't be the rollercoaster ride as before, but he needs to assimilate himself back into the party.

Joye: My advice to Malcolm

Federal

May 03, 2010

Malcolm Turnbull did a neat little backflip and <a href="http://www.malcolmturnbull.com.au/latest-news/malcolm-turnbull-to-recontest-wentworth/">announced</a> he <em>won't</em> be retiring at the next election. Why? Because Turnbull still harbors dreams of being PM. And he can do it, writes <b>Michelle Grattan</b>.

Grattan: Turnbull still wants to be boss

Federal

May 03, 2010

Tony Abbott is replacing Liberal values with crass right-wing populism. Abbott's Liberals increasingly resemble Tea Partiers, albeit without the brains.

Abbott’s crass populism will have many casualties

Economy

Apr 30, 2010

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There's no way that Malcolm Turnbull should even reconsider his retirement, says <b>Gerard Henderson</b>. The Liberal Party don't want an ETS and Turnbull doesn't have the support of his party room.

Henderson: Bugger off Malcolm, we don’t want you

Federal

Apr 27, 2010

The Liberal Party isn't convinced Joe Hockey has what it takes to be Tony Abbott's heir apparent. So who else has it got? asks <b>Glenn Milne</b>: Pyne? Dutton?

Milne: Who is the next heir to the Liberal throne?

Federal

Apr 19, 2010

Politicians should get a pay rise and a better superannuation package, says <b>Peter Costello</b>. It's the best way to get good, young politicians who aren't already tainted by the outside world.

Costello: Malcolm joins the underachiever list

Federal

Apr 14, 2010

It wasn't Utegate or the ETS that destroyed Malcolm Turnbull's leadership chances and brought upon his political demise. It's the fact that Turnbull never cared about the Liberal Party, he just cared for himself.

Where Turnbull went wrong

Federal

Apr 09, 2010

Joe Hockey is spending too much time hanging at home with the kids and not enough time being a rash on the media, pushing Coalition policies. Is he too soft to be capable? asks <b>Dennis Shanahan</b>.

Shanahan: Hockey, put the baby down and get back to the office

Federal

Apr 09, 2010

Malcolm Turnbull was the only senior Liberal who could have created an ideological path forward for his party. His departure leaves it in a mess.

Turnbull departs: but where is the party heading?

Federal

Apr 06, 2010

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