Political commentary Labor’s pushing Australia ‘over an energy cliff’, says Dutton Political commentary Labor’s pushing Australia ‘over an energy cliff’, says Dutton Peter Dutton says Labor is pushing Australia ‘over an energy cliff’ as he talks up nuclear, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political commentary Albanese navigates through choppy political seas Political commentary Albanese navigates through choppy political seas Anthony Albanese has been hit by unexpected wave as he tries to clear the decks, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Politics Fair Work told not to let wages go backwards Politics Fair Work told not to let wages go backwards The Albanese government will tell the Fair Work Commission it should ensure the real wages of low paid workers do not go backwards.
Political commentary Bigger question is how Albanese would handle Trump Political commentary Bigger question is how Albanese would handle Trump Australian PMs did okay under Trump Mark 1. Could Albanese manage Trump Mark 2, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Politics Dutton ‘set up’ on religious freedom bill Politics Dutton ‘set up’ on religious freedom bill The future of Anthony Albanese’s religious discrimination legislation is in Peter Dutton’s hands, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Politics Chinese foreign minister declines to talk to the media Politics Chinese foreign minister declines to talk to the media Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi declines to front media after talks with Penny Wong, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political commentary Dutton goes Gortonian on nuclear energy Political commentary Dutton goes Gortonian on nuclear energy Like Peter Dutton, Liberal leader John Gorton once had a nuclear plan. It didn’t end well, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Politics Treasurer ‘still shooting’ for a budget surplus Politics Treasurer ‘still shooting’ for a budget surplus Treasurer Jim Chalmers will say lower commodity prices and a softening labour market mean this year’s revenue upgrade will be modest, when he outlines on Thursday the government’s strategy for the May 14 budget.
Political commentary Dutton’s sledge, but who remembers Rex? Political commentary Dutton’s sledge, but who remembers Rex? Peter Dutton sledges Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen as today’s Rex Connor – but who remembers Rex, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political commentary Chalmers sees a green light for some more spending Political commentary Chalmers sees a green light for some more spending Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing a new ‘growth’ script for his third budget, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Politics Super to be paid on parental leave Politics Super to be paid on parental leave The government is to pay super on paid parental leave, benefitting 180,000 families a year, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political commentary Dutton treads a careful line on nuclear energy Political commentary Dutton treads a careful line on nuclear energy Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN explains why Peter Dutton's talking up nuclear replacements for coal-fired generators.