What does the West really stand for these days?
"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.
Politics
Political news and analysis from the ACT and Federal Parliaments
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.
Health
Trust was a casualty in the fight against covid
"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.
Political commentary
The progressive caravan that takes many routes
"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.
Political commentary
Farrell under pressure to get electoral funding promises passed
Minister Don Farrell is pushing to pass Labor’s electoral reforms before Christmas, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.
"Looking from the outside, the shenanigans of the election of Leanne Castley with Jeremy Hanson as her deputy looked like the worst of political manoeuvring," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The perception battle is already on for the next federal election. Strong, decisive, conservative Dutton from outer Brisbane, versus the intellectual, low-wage warrior from inner Sydney," writes columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
A federal fight on the abortion issue could cost votes in the election, the opposition leader warns coalition colleagues as parties prepare for a poll by May.
"Red flag after red flag has been raised in warning of the inexorable decline of the AMC and its current status as almost certainly the worst performing prison in Australia," writes columnist JON STANHOPE.
It’s time to put some new rules around upgrades for parliamentarians, says politcal columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Furore over Anthony Albanese’s Qantas perks chips away at public trust in politicians, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The ACT is fortunate to have the Hare-Clark system, a highly sophisticated proportional representation system that really delivers on the notion of 'one-vote-one-value'," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The biggest challenge remains for federal Labor to reconnect with regional Australia. Otherwise they are cactus electorally, with lingering support in the cities but being electorally toxic elsewhere," writes ROSS FITZGERALD.
Queensland’s election offers lessons for Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt’s band, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
A possible Trump victory is making the Albanese government cagey about its 2035 climate target, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
