THE FALLOUT: Johnson fights to survive fundraising allegations

Michael Johnson’s backers insist he has nothing to hide over political fundraising and that his internal enemies are out to get him.

GONER: Federal MP Michael Johnson under investigation by Liberal and LNP hierarchy

A controversial Liberal federal MP from Queensland Michael Johnson is being investigated by his own party over his prolific fundraising. He’s telling friends he’s thinking of quitting the party and running as an independent in the marginal seat of Ryan. LNP insiders tell VEXNEWS he’s in all sorts of trouble.

HECKLER: Liberal MP crashes Lord’s Prayer with insulting political jibe

Victorian Upper house Liberal deputy leader Wendy Lovell is in trouble after she heckled during the Lord’s Prayer in Parliament today.

WHODUNNIT? Senior Libs accuse Turnbull of damaging leak of secret Abbott welfare plan

There is quiet fury in federal Liberal circles today as the Tony Abbott’s office attempts to find the identity of the leaker of a secret Abbott proposal to make tough and possibly electorally unpopular changes to welfare. Many are pointing the finger at Malcolm Turnbull.

CHARGES: Bitten Senator Helen Kroger could face the bite of the law over dog drama

Helen Kroger’s dogs attacked and killed a dog that strayed onto her property. She risked life and limb to rescue the little critter but apparently the neighbour is not impressed. She could face legal action as a result.

REPUDIATED: Liberal party’s most prominent Indian says Ted is wrong on race

Ted Baillieu’s most serious mistake as Liberal party leader continues to play out. Now the most prominent Liberal party member of Indian descent has publicly contradicted Baillieu’s claims that Indian students are being singled out for violence on racial grounds in Australia. Can Baillieu’s leadership endure this disgraceful episode?

RED TED HAS RUN HIS RACE: Victoria’s alternative Premier thinks we’re racist

Victorian Liberal leader Ted Baillieu has managed to turn his biggest potential vote-winner of law and order into a momentous snafu. Baillieu’s claims that Victoria is being over-run by racists who roam the state terrorising minorities has already prompted concern from senior Liberals who are worried about his judgment.

THE SILVER BULLET: Abbott considers immigration slash to cut carbon

Tony Abbott’s announcement today on climate change could be just the first step in trying to wrong-foot the Rudd government out of office. His closest advisers are contemplating delivering most of the carbon emissions cuts “for free” by slashing Australia’s current immigration intake.

IDEAS: New website for the right in sight

From what we hear, menzieshouse.com.au will be well worth a look when it launches on January 30th. It’s a non-partisan but right-leaning enterprise designed to support a debate about ideas and opnions on that side of politics.

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SHUFFLING: Is David Davis elbowing Terry Mulder out of Transport?

Ted Baillieu’s principal backer is Liberal Lefty David Davis. Some say he is abusing his position of trust to meddle in other shadow portfolios.