Commissioner under more pressure as Richardson departs
Dennis Richardson’s exit puts antisemitism royal commissioner under more pressure, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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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.
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Would Labor be supporting Iran war if it were in opposition?
Would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Reports paints Dutton as an autocrat who distrusted and shut out others
The leaked election review slates Dutton while highlighting Liberals’ longer-term, intractable problems, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Is that glint of light at the end of a long tunnel?
"Any commission of inquiry that has taken more than five years to be completed needs to be investigated… It should consider adequate funding, attempts of political interference and whether a shake up is needed," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"Parties depend on identification for their survival. Polling in 2026 shows that party identification has moved but ideological identification is moving its needle slightly in favour of the right across the board," writes ANDREW HUGHES.
JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED offer the government a 'silver bullet' to budget success: end the dysfunction by complying with the financial management laws and copping the consequences.
Anthony Albanese celebrates caucus unity, but it can come at a cost, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"At a time when both major parties are polling so poorly and Canberra has been under Labor rule for a quarter of a century, it is appropriate to at least consider alternatives," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Chris Minns makes sense on ISIS brides’ children, while the opposition adds to scaremongering, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Canberrans are being asked again to believe that in two years’ time there will be a surplus. And, yes, pigs may fly." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED despair at the government's farfetched, hollow promises.
Can Opposition Leader Angus Taylor get beyond slogans to craft a sound immigration policy, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson as part of a new-look Liberal economic team, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The community is on a slippery slope when elected politicians misunderstand the importance of separation of powers," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
The rise of One Nation is similar to that seen in other Western democracies. Columnist ANDREW HUGHES has two big reasons why they are doing so well right now…
"Interest increases by $179 million and is forecast to rise beyond a billion dollars in 2028-29, growing at an astounding rate of 20.4 per cent a year." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED return to Treasurer Steel's furtive Budget Review.
"Angus Taylor faces this choice: lead the Liberals and himself to irrelevance, or lead all of us with an evidence-based vision for a great future," writes columnist HUGH SELBY.
