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The first Newspoll of 2013 has shown Julia Gillard (L) leading Tony Abbott 45-33 as preferred PM.
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Tony Abbott says former PM Kevin Rudd (pic) is resigned to being "on the outer" in the Labor party.
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Julie Bishop says Labor's allegations about her time as a lawyer will not stop her asking questions.
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The government will back an inaugural international conference to tackle violence against women.
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The Environment MP says it's time for the opposition to stop "beating up" the union fraud story.
McGowan vows to be tough with Canberra
Getting tough with Canberra is something West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has become known for, and now his political opponent says he'll do the same.
WA Labor leader Mark McGowan has repeatedly deflected questions over why Prime Minister Julia Gillard won't be visiting ahead of the March 9 poll, saying it will be a state election fought on state issues.
Mr Barnett received strong praise from his federal counterpart on Sunday, with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott saying he wanted to model himself on the premier's style if he were to become prime minister.
During a live debate televised on ABC television on Tuesday night, Mr McGowan shrugged off suggestions Ms Gillard's support would be "toxic" to his leadership chances in WA, where her mining tax is unpopular.
"It is possible to be tough with Canberra and get results and that's what I'll do," Mr McGowan said.
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