The gaffe that Australia was founded on
‘I don’t hold the hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. FRANK BONGIORNO lists some of best (or worst).
Politics
Political news and analysis from the ACT and Federal Parliaments
Labor has to grapple with Anthony Albanese’s ‘man problem’, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"It’s been a year. One of those. And 2025 looks like the Godzilla in the room for many local and federal pollies." Here's political columnist ANDREW HUGHES' take – locally and federally – on 2024 and ahead to 2025…
"The irony of the Help to Buy initiative is that of a market failure being addressed by a market-based solution, rather than reform of the market." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED shred the logic of Labor's signature housing plan.
Political commentary
Coal would work harder, longer under Dutton’s nuclear plan
Peter Dutton’s nuclear policy would have coal-fired power stations operating for a lot longer, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Political commentary
Teal gets a boost as moderates slip away from Dutton
Another Liberal moderate is to leave Dutton team. Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says the Liberals now have minimal moderate voices in the parliamentary party.
Political commentary
Here’s to better outcomes from the new Assembly
"With a minority government installed we can now look forward to the New Year in the hope a government that's more accountable to the Assembly will deliver better outcomes for all Canberrans," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
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.
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.
"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.
"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.
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.
