Why history will be kind to Simon Crean
Simon Crean was the first federal Labor leader not allowed to contest an election at all. Yet, he never carried the scars of his removal, writes MARK KENNY.
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Teenage smoking rates have increased for the first time in 25 years as the federal government prepares to crack the whip on vape use.
‘We’re all in’, declares an emotional Albanese as he launches the wording for the Voice referendum, reports political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Peter Dutton has apologised again for missing the Apology’s symbolism, but how will he see the Voice’s symbolism, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Morrison ‘wasn’t up to the job’, says author
Savva was just warming up in the very first chapter of Bulldozed. His colleagues presented him to her as “messianic, megalomanical, and plain mad," writes FRANK BONGIORNO.
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Albo and Dutton agree on anti-corruption body
The National Anti-Corruption Commission looks set for an easy birth thanks to an accord between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Fed govt announces inquiry into childcare costs
The federal government will set up an inquiry into the cost of child care, following a 41 per cent increase in cost over the last eight years.
For Treasurer Jim Chalmers, this week’s jobs and skills summit is the prelude to what will be his main game, the October budget, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Scott Morrison was sworn in to several portfolios other than prime minister during the pandemic. How can this be? ANNE TWOMEY explains...
The Liberals would be better off with Morrison out of parliament, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"In Canberra, the threat of independents David Pocock and Kim Rubenstein has finally put the complacent Zed Seselja on his toes," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"Will Labor be more successful than the Liberals in dealing with an expansionist China? It's hard to imagine any government doing much worse than the Liberals on this issue," write political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The challengers in the ACT have credibility... They should be admired as they have been generous enough to come forward and ensure our democracy continues to work effectively," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"A month and a bit from polling day, all the signs are pointing to Antony Green calling it for Labor by about 9.30 on election night," writes "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
If money talks, the government has the megaphone out, says MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"March 29 is so important. The federal government will bring down its Budget. With the Budget presented to the parliament, the stage will be set for an election that will be a contest of ideas," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"Senator Griff clearly smelled a rat regarding the departure of the board chair, Robyn Kruk, and CEO Mark Booth, shortly after the decision was taken on graphic pregnancy warning labels," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN might have found a way to get anti-corruption laws through the federal parliament.
"While a small number of protestors are using violence to make a point about their right to freedom from vaccination, much more important civil liberties are being eroded," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
