February
Senate scramble as Labor pushes ‘wedgislation’ before election
This week may be the last chance for the Senate to pass bills before Australians go to the polls.
January
Greens promise $95b in new spending in one month
The minor party’s latest pitch is for Canberra to spend $8 billion over four years to underwrite 50¢ public transport fares, saving commuters about $2000 a year.
Dutton’s path to victory: how the Coalition thinks it can win
The Opposition Leader is not just focused on the most obvious seats where the margins are thinnest. He wants to redraw the electoral map.
Greens unveil $10b policy to end public education fees
Families would pay nothing to send their children to state schools and would receive $800 payments for out-of-pocket costs, under a Greens demand to Labor in the event of a hung parliament.
November 2024
Election looming, Greens take what they can get
Federal elections are usually remembered as contests between prime ministers and opposition leaders, but in 2025, Greens leader Adam Bandt has as much to lose as anyone.
Why Albanese kneecapped Plibersek
The PM, pushed by WA’s Roger Cook, made a captain’s call to deny Peter Dutton the chance to paint Labor as anti-WA or anti-mining.
Super tax grab set to be shelved until after election
Unless the government backs down significantly, plans to increase the tax on super accounts worth more than $3 million will not pass before the election
Greens back down on housing blockade
Labor’s bills for a shared equity homeownership plan and changes to tax settings designed to spur the build to rent sector will pass parliament this week.
There are 76 bills to get through parliament and one week to go
Getting the Greens to blink on Labor’s housing bills will be the Albanese government main objective for the final sitting week of the year, and possibly until after the next election.
Bonfire of the rent-seekers at the Clean Energy Council
The peak renewables industry group is seeking four new directors. Some 37 want on.
October 2024
Chalmers rules out big spending despite loss
Steven Miles looked like someone trying to spend his way out of trouble, not someone with an economic plan, the federal government believes.
Chandler-Mather declines to own Greens flop in Queensland
Max Chandler-Mather defended combative tactics after the party’s poor state election showing raised doubts about its bid to retain federal seats in Brisbane.
Greens’ power push suffers setback in Brisbane
The Greens had hoped to win six seats in the Queensland election, but instead are in a close race to retain the party’s two seats.
Queensland rout puts Labor and Greens on notice
The Albanese government says the Greens are paying the price for their militancy, and their three federal seats in the Sunshine State are fair game.
Politically speaking, it’s not so easy being Green any more
Holding Labor to impossible progressive standards without having to be accountable for outcomes is no longer working for the Greens.
PM warns of ‘cold shadow of antisemitism’ on October 7 anniversary
Anthony Albanese will attend a vigil in Melbourne on Monday; Peter Dutton will attend an event in Sydney; and Adam Bandt will be in his office.
Boost domestic gas supply or risk the Greens, King tells producers
Resources Minister Madeleine King has warned the gas sector it risks damaging its social licence if it does not boost supply and lower prices.
September 2024
Out in the cold: Why housing is just one problem for Labor
Unless Labor can dig its way out of its parliamentary quagmire, it faces the real possibility of ending up in minority government – or worse.
Neo-Nazis boasted of protecting rally Deeming helped plan, court told
Social media posts made by a neo-Nazi leader have been read out to a court during MP Moira Deeming’s defamation trial against Liberal leader John Pesutto.
Housing fight for young voters plays out where they live: online
Pollsters and campaigning experts say a slew of social media posts over help for first homebuyers is a taste of things to come ahead of the election.