Winners are grinners in the Revenge of the Liberals
We uncover the South Australian winners and losers from Scott Morrison’s shock election victory — which party favourites are in line for rewards and who is on the hit list?
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The age of the buffoon is upon us
Politicians are peddling the myth there are easy, simple solutions to difficult, complex problems to voters who think they can take the easy road, writes Michael McGuire.
A-lister debt fight: Hotels boss vs rock star promoter
This week, we reveal the legal rocket between one of Adelaide’s top hoteliers and the man who brings stars like Elton John to town, plus uncover an SA link to the architect of Scott Morrison’s election win.
Palmer counts cost of bid for power
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has spent an unprecedented amount of money in the chase for a Senate spot and possibly a few other seats across the country. Early indications were that he may have wasted his money.
Labor veteran Butler wins new seat
Senior Labor figure Mark Butler’s plan to swap seats from the now-abolished Port Adelaide to Hindmarsh went off without a hitch.
Fifth term for Labor’s Rishworth
Labor MP Amanda Rishworth has been re-elected for her fifth term as the Member for Kingston.
Boothby voters just aren’t buying it
Boothby residents have been showered with promises totalling $400 million but SA’s most marginal seat is a microcosm for a nation of voters, whose faith is low and cynicism is high.
The 2019 election campaign hall of shame
You’ve suffered enough listening to Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten drone on and on and on — let’s look at the lighter side with Off The Record’s 2019 Federal Election Awards.
The headlines you won’t see on Sunday
After a sometimes fiery, sometimes dull election campaign, Australians finally go to the polls on Saturday. Our experts add their prediction – and their humour – on what will happen.
Are these kooks really the best we’ve got?
If Bill Shorten, Scott Morrison and this election full of protest party weirdos is the best our system can do we have problems, writes Michael McGuire.
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