The perfect storm that fractured relations with Israel
In the reactions to incidents of antisemitism, many people observe a contrast between NSW Premier Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Politics
Political news and analysis from the ACT and Federal Parliaments
The frustrated federal government can only bite its tongue as it waits on Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The auditor-general's report is a searing indictment on both the previous minister, Labor's Yvette Berry, and the directorate officers who have failed so spectacularly," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
Paul Fletcher’s rant against the teals risks insulting voters the Liberals need to win, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political commentary
Odd choices that are leaving voters perplexed
"The independents, Tom Emerson and Fiona Carrick, said yes to Andrew Barr. So really not so independent... If I'd been them I would have said no." Columnist ANDREW HUGHES says we're in a strange world when it comes to political choices.
Political commentary
We’re all for territory rights, so long as they’re ours
"What our politicians mean when they talk about 'Territory Rights' is the rights of some 'Territories', namely ours. So far as other Territories, such as Norfolk Island, are concerned the Devil can take the hindmost," writes JON STANHOPE.
Political commentary
Albanese gets down and dirty, deal making and breaking
Albanese gets down and dirty in deal making and breaking as the Senate rushes to Christmas finish, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
An ugly fracas that brought shame on the Senate has led to the Senate suspension of Lidia Thorpe, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"It is unthinkable in progressive Canberra that a significant and identifiable group of residents has been left behind and feel totally alienated. What an outrageous suggestion!" say JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED.
"Every piece of legislation that comes before the Legislative Assembly will be subject to genuine review. The majority of members are not from the government," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
The Albanese government has crumpled on the misinformation bill and gambling advertising, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Richard Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get though late work, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"A fundamental value of the West is our tolerance of people’s ideas and actions – provided they are not hurting others," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Another cartoon from the wry eye of PAUL DORIN.
PM Albanese has plenty on his mind – Donald Trump, summit season, and a hectic end to the parliamentary year. But one issue looms bigger than all others: the narrowing window for calling the election, writes columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"A key element of rebuilding trust in government authority is to take the evidence, and communications on that evidence, out of the hands of politicians." writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The notions of 'conservative' and 'progressive' are nebulous… in effect, little more than pejorative labels and marketing monikers without much relevance or reference to actual policy," write JON STANHOPE and KHALID AHMED.
Minister Don Farrell is pushing to pass Labor’s electoral reforms before Christmas, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
