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Gillard slams flip-flopping opposition
Despite ruling out any kind of carbon price before 2012, Julia Gillard says she's still the safest bet for the planet.

Gillard eyeing tougher refugee policy
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard appears set to toughen Labor's policy on asylum seekers.

Rudd and Abbott both struggling with image
Aust PM Kevin Rudd's personal approval is at its lowest level since he became Opposition Leader in December 2006.

Public support for Rudd's ETS collapses
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's green credentials continue to take a hammering.

Anti-whaling protesters 'at law's limit'
An international law expert says anti-whaling protesters were 'at the very limit and edge of the law'

Knifing threatens ties with India
Australia's fragile relations with India have taken another serious blow.