Morrison, while cautioning that there was no assurance of an effective vaccine, said: “By securing multiple COVID-19 vaccines we are giving Australians the best shot at early access to a vaccine, should trials prove successful," writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
While some details of the Queensland result are yet to be finalised, Pa?aszczuk is set for an increased majority, with Labor securing a swing towards it, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
When Scott Morrison spectacularly trashed the reputation of Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate over her now-notorious gift of Cartier watches to high-performing employees, he assumed “quiet Australians” would be outraged, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Daniel Andrews’ angst at the weekend about the multiple New Zealanders who arrived in Victoria via the travel bubble from New Zealand to NSW is, as much as anything, a pointer to the pressure the premier is under, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Berejiklian’s explosive appearance on Monday at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption saw her personal life embarrassingly exposed, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The budget has come under fire on various fronts – for example, the wage subsidy for younger workers carries the risk of being rorted, and there’s criticism about the lack of assistance for older workers, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
While Albanese is not putting this as a commitment for the election, he promises he will later announce a comprehensive plan a Labor government would undertake for building and repairing social housing, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
This is an extraordinary giveaway budget, driven by desperate circumstances that would have been inconceivable less than a year ago, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
It’s also the most difficult period to be an opposition. In contrast to Morrison, Anthony Albanese is struggling to find any political chances, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.