What if Bill Shorten had become PM in 2019?
Former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from federal politics. Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN poses the question: What if he had become PM in 2019?
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The Liberals send in veteran warhorses to deal with the party’s hot mess, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Making good voting choices amongst a plethora of candidates is challenging, says MICHAEL MOORE. Fortunately, there is help for people to understand the best way to cast their vote.
Australians don’t need to be told high interest rates are ‘smashing’ the economy, but is there an alternative, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Harris’ honeymoon over, now it gets harder to make gains
Kamala Harris’ win probability falls slightly after the Democratic convention and Kennedy's withdrawal from the US presidential race. Election analyst ADRIAN BEAUMONT has the numbers...
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Goodbye CFMEU or hello trench war?
Have we heard the CFMEU’s last hurrah or seen the start of its trench warfare? Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN ponders the political future for Labor.
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Labor tries casting Dutton as Trump, what’s the thinking?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers switches to attack dog but the style could bite him later, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"The Liberals don't need a change in leader, but more a change in strategy when it comes to leadership. Because maybe, just maybe, that will lead to the change in government they’ve been seeking," writes ANDREW HUGHES.
"Many Jewish people see as appalling the dominance of the Zionist as 'God’s chosen people' and their approach to the complete destruction of Palestine," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Kamala Harris delivers a warm and strong acceptance speech as Democrats take joy, hope and renewal to the electorate, writes EMMA SHORTIS.
The American presidential battle showcases the differences between the US political system and ours, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The new watchdog won’t stop bad behaviour in parliament, says political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"If the government is not willing to adjust land prices downwards, the budget forecasts of land supply are little more than wishful thinking." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED say revenue estimates for land supply make no sense.
The audit says, "actual expenditure ...is likely to exceed $1.46 million". How ironic for an organisation that has a homepage banner saying its clients “can learn about financial management”! writes MICHAEL MOORE.
Amid their ugly fighting over Gaza visas, will Labor and Coalition land deals this week on CFMEU and NDIS, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton inflames debate around visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
"Housing ministers Yvette Berry and Rebecca Vassarotti have engineered a housing policy that any dedicated right-wing neoliberal would be proud to claim." JON STANHOPE & KHALID AHMED unbutton the government's housing shame.
"To win a seat in Kurrajong means replacing at least one of four ministers or the Liberal Party’s Leader of the Opposition," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
The Albanese government has a lot of housework ahead of voters’ property inspection, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
