For political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN, One Nation’s Secret Harbour victory confirms the party is now a serious threat not only to the Liberals but also to Labor’s outer-suburban heartland.
Anthony Albanese heads into summit season pursuing a UN Security Council seat while navigating the trickier diplomacy surrounding climate change, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese’s determination to protect WA’s GST windfall illustrates the growing power of political vetoes over economic reform, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese wants national guardrails around Australia’s booming data centre sector, but Queensland is resisting his renewable energy demands, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
For political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN, Australia’s migration debate remains mired in uncertainty, with the Liberals delaying their final number, One Nation confused and Labor yet to detail its changes.
Israel’s ambassador has opened the door to Mark Binskin returning to pursue answers over Zomi Frankcom’s death, as the Albanese government considers its limited options, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
For political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN, One Nation’s growing ability to shape national debate is extraordinary for such a small party, but its dependence on Pauline Hanson is an inherent weakness.
The government and opposition have agreed to strengthen gambling reforms and review them after three years, but Coalition dissenters say the measures fall short, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Australia risks becoming a major importer of AI unless it turns its data centre advantage into home-grown technology and expertise, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Alex Antic’s bid to take control of the South Australian Liberals comes as bitter factional tensions erupt ahead of a high-stakes Senate preselection battle, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese’s latest conversation with Donald Trump has left Australia’s push for tariff relief alive, but without a breakthrough, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN contrasts Peter Malinauskas’ political deftness with a painful week for Anthony Albanese, whose refusal to concede mistakes risks undermining trust in his word.
