David Pocock wouldn't have expected to find himself allied with Pauline Hanson before being sworn in, but, as they say, politics makes strange bedfellows, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Australians are becoming more fearful in an insecure world and want to see the country armed up, according to the 2022 Lowy Institute’s Poll. MICHELLE GRATTAN reports.
Most women are not working full-time during most of their working lives, which holds them back from management positions and accentuates the pay gap with men, according to data released on Monday (June 27).
Beside the intense front-of-shop activity, a good deal of change is being set in train in the government’s back office, the public service, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Kathryn Campbell, has been replaced in a shake-up of federal departmental heads announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Age and education levels were the most important demographic variables in the Coalition’s loss of support between the 2019 and 2022 elections, according to an Australian National University analysis released on Monday.
"Long-term policy thinking is vital. But, politically, the public very often think short-term, and their thinking can change on a dime," writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
So far Albanese has had the easy ride, with his two overseas trips, but it’s time for the Prime Minister to step up and be visible on the economic issues, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The Australian Energy Market Operator will be given the power to procure and store gas for release in emergency situations.
Angus Taylor will take the key shadow treasury post in a 24-member shadow cabinet containing 10 women and six Nationals.
The next few months will test the Albanese government’s ability to the limit on economic and energy issues, as it confronts major problems while trying to manage expectations, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese has switched Tanya Plibersek from education to environment and promoted Clare O'Neil into the plum home affairs ministry in a 23-member cabinet that contains a record 10 women.
