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Sideshows on cars and windfarms are a helpful distraction from its stage-three backdown – and part of its plan to win back power via the regions

The opposition leader ‘cannot create an island of freedom from the constitution of Australia’, Human Rights Law Centre says<br>Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates<br>Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

‘Nothing controversial’ in stance, opposition leader declares after Asio boss warns that ‘words matter’

Liberal leader is in damage control after his comments raised eyebrows, one analyst saying ‘there’s no way this is a plan’

Dutton flags using Australian defence force to manage nursing shortages caused by Omicron wave despite PM pouring cold water on idea

Peter Dutton says the last of Australian troops withdrew from airport before the two bomb blasts that killed dozens