Labor’s in with a chance but Albo’s their problem
Labor’s in with a fighting chance, but must work around an unpopular leader, writes CHRIS WALLACE.
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Can Peter Dutton flip Labor voters to rewrite electoral history? It might just work, writes MARK KENNY.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN sets the election scene saying the prospect of uninspiring leaders, stressed voters and the shadow of Trump make for an uncertain contest.
"The Commonwealth's largesse is a bad deal in that it foists a project on the ACT that we, quite clearly, cannot afford." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED reveal how the federal government is pork barreling the tram. But why?
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Cartoon / Budget Dose of Dorin
PAUL DORIN aims his cartoon at the lot of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
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People want more. The default answer? Tax cuts
A ‘modest’ tax bribe, delivered against dark clouds of Trump-induced uncertainty is how politcal columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN sees the federal budget.
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Five things to watch for in Tuesday’s budget
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN lists the five things economist Chris Richardson says to look for in the budget – and explains why we really need another budget soon.
Peter Dutton says he could handle Donald Trump, but can any Australian PM, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"No doubt Ms Stephen-Smith is trying her best. However, her work has not proven effective. This health minister has had opportunity after opportunity – but the system continues to deteriorate," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"Labor seems to be wandering around in the dark when it comes to their messaging and comms, a contrast to the concentrated strategy of Dutton, even if it is off a very small policy base," writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
"We would be grateful if either Prime Minister Albanese or Chief Minister Barr would cease treating us with such contempt and release the light rail business case." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED revisit the political miseries of light rail.
Will voters fear PM Peter Dutton would be a surprise packet, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
America's tariff rebuff feeds into debate about how Australia handles Donald Trump, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Canberra bashing is an easy point-scoring exercise anywhere outside of the ACT. For members of the Liberal National Party, it is particularly attractive," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
The 'maybe' March 25 budget is now a definite, the government’s hand forced by Cyclone Alfred, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Anthony Albanese is beset by disruptors, from Cyclone Alfred to Donald Trump, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The trouble with the current swing to the right is that it serves the wealthy, and the extremely wealthy very well. Those who are most vulnerable will suffer even more than they would do under a progressive government," says MICHAEL MOORE.
The Albanese government has seen an unexpected and unwanted entry of the Chinese military into the upcoming election campaign as national security fears swirl, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The government’s approach is to keep the noise going and ignore criticism. Keep the focus on a side issue rather than the fundamentals. Light rail is the side issue. The state of the ACT budget is the real concern," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
