A high bar beckons for Liberal leader
Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan are chalk and cheese – and that’s a problem for Taylor, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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"We were told we'd need to wait until local service stations had emptied their fuel containers and received the cheaper wholesale delivery. Ironic when you consider how quickly the prices went up!" writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Currently, our tax system transfers wealth from those who can least afford it to those already seriously wealthy. Will the government have the courage in the next budget to introduce a fairer system," asks columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
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One Nation has nothing to offer Canberra, but…
"It is hard, very hard, here in Canberra to get elected even if your leader, candidates, policies and campaign are all decent." Political columnist ANDREW HUGHES can't see much future for One Nation in Canberra, but he's not saying never.
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Ambitious Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy
Andrew Hastie hung out his leadership shingle in a weekend interview that may have a few Liberals wondering if Angus Taylor was the best choice for the top job, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Government struggles with Middle East ‘stress test’
The Albanese government is struggling under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Although the ACT Government argues it has been on the job, clearly a decent push was needed for them to get underway with the necessary reforms to childcare," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Anthony Albanese could learn from the South Australian premier's masterclass in messaging, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
One Nation’s performance in SA will send shivers down Angus Taylor’s spine for Farrer campaign, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The recordings reveal disturbing and deeply concerning aspects of the Housing ACT appeal process – it appears the panel resolved, prior to the hearing, that the decision to evict Yvette Van Loo should stand," writes JON STANHOPE.
"For a democracy looking to ensure 'a fair go', it becomes important to understand and listen to the individuals while, at the same time, being cognisant of the will of the majority," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The Liberal post-election report reveals a good checklist of how not to run a campaign in the 2020s… Any aspiring political candidate or campaigner should have a good read of it, regardless of belief," writes columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
Dennis Richardson’s exit puts antisemitism royal commissioner under more pressure, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
It’s now Canavan v Joyce after the Nationals opt for the radical leadership option, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Previous administrations have balanced budgets, provided above average service delivery, kept taxation at or below average rates, built infrastructure – all without accruing debt. What's changed? JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED know the answer…
"There are only two valid reasons for launching a war. When it is based on retaliation, or with approval of the UN Security Council. Neither apply to the action supported by our prime minister," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The leaked election review slates Dutton while highlighting Liberals’ longer-term, intractable problems, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
