In a statement, a spokesman for Sydney Trains said it had stood down an employee while it investigated his potential involvement in the rally and was “very concerned with the matter”.

We cannot claim to be of the right of politics yet shy away from targets that hold us to account, especially ones that were once the Liberals’ own * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast It has been suggested to me that my views on our society’s relationship with the natural world come from my Celtic upbringing fused with the Anglican faith, which I still practice. My starting point when considering any matter concerning the health of our environment is that nature must be at the centre of all decision making. For the world sustains us, and we must be respectful to it in all our endeavours. As a Liberal senator with a “conservative” disposition, this manifests itself as a deep and abiding commitment to leave the planet healthier than when I was born. I confess that there are times during debates in the party room when I reflect whether I am in a “real conservative” minority. Continue reading...

Opposition leader Sussan Ley to announce decision made by shadow ministry a day after five-hour party room debate The Liberal party will abandon a firm net zero emissions target, siding with the Nationals to end the Coalition’s commitment to the climate goal. The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is expected to announce the decision on Thursday afternoon after the Liberal shadow ministry met to finally resolve a position following months of bitter infighting. Continue reading...