It’s Littleproud’s leadership that should be on the line
The Coalition split is massive blow for Sussan Ley, but the fault lies with David Littleproud, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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The coalition crisis explodes after Sussan Ley wields the whip against defiant Nationals, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Defiant Nationals break with Liberals over hate-speech bill, putting strain on the Coalition, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
A year on from his second inauguration, Trump 2.0 has one defining word: power, writes BRUCE WOLPE.
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Albanese retreats on post-Bondi bill, as he takes poll hit
Anthony Albanese has capitulated on the most controversial part of his omnibus post-Bondi bill to minimise political damage and maximise his chances of salvaging what he can, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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The why and how to unlock Labor’s grip right now
"Our one-party government has built an empire protecting the interests of Labor as a higher priority than the good of Canberra." MICHAEL MOORE assumes the frustrated persona of our city, looking at what's needed to end its downward spiral.
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Ley wedged by her own troops on Albanese bill
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is wedged by her own troops on the Albanese omnibus legislation, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Kevin Rudd’s premature departure in March from his post of Australia’s ambassador to the US is a surprise, but perhaps not as unexpected as it might initially appear, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Albanese’s backflip on the royal commission into antisemitism is a humiliating own goal, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Has Anthony Albanese misjudged the public mood or is he fearful of a royal commission, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese has been forced into policy catch up after the Bondi atrocity, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Niki Savva’s book Earthquake is a damning account of the election that shook Australia, writes MARK KENNY.
"On average, net debt rose by more than $5 million a day, every day, including weekends and public holidays, and Easter and Christmas!" If you read only one of JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED's columns this year – this one will shock you!
Regardless of whether massacre was preventable, Albanese has been found wanting in meeting antisemitism crisis, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The Canberra Liberals spent the year gnawing on their own bones, becoming less and less relevant." political columnist MICHAEL MOORE shares an unvarnished review of the local year in politics.
Albanese’s social media ban is bold reform, but it will take years to judge its real success, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
'This is a dismal and embarrassing performance from an agency that appears to have lost focus on its core business'. JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED reveal the shocking failure of the Suburban Land Agency to meet its targets.
In awkward timing, the government ends energy rebate as it defends Wells’ spendathon, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The impact that can be achieved, where competent independent MPs who are prepared to negotiate across the political spectrum, is becoming clearer each year," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
