Why Albanese won’t budge on WA’s GST deal
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.
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"Introducing five electorates with seven representatives in a 35 MLA Assembly would deliver a much more diverse representation and a wider range of views," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
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.
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It’s time our unloved Aunty got her mojo back
"With Pauline Hanson riding high in the polls, and with known adversity to the ABC, now is not the time for such incandescently stupid own-goals" Political columnist ROBERT McMAHON says Aunty needs to get our trust back.
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Israel opens door to Binskin return
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.
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One Nation’s national test in a WA byelection
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.
"The poor standard of The Canberra Times’ tabloid articles is illustrated by the lack of verification and taking quotes out of context," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
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.
"The lesson is people out back are just as important in electoral success as those out front. They don’t just keep the show on the road, they ensure theirs is the one you want to watch," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
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.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN examines the government’s plan to force digital platforms to strike deals with Australian news publishers or face a tax.
Andrew Bragg’s pitch to slash migration and building rules offers a sharper picture of the Coalition’s housing agenda, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN sees Labor’s blocking of a voluntary assisted dying telehealth push as a test of how much weight the party’s national conference really carries.
"The reality is that the Albanese Labor government does not really want gambling reform and the Liberals would prefer it if it was not on the agenda," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
The government is offering concessions on gambling advertising and inducements as Anthony Albanese works to secure bipartisan passage of the reforms, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
