May
Chalmers defiant as pressure builds on $3m super tax
Teal MP Allegra Spender has implored the treasurer to rethink the tax while some Labor MPs have misgivings about proceeding with the policy.
The political attack ads that changed voters’ minds about Dutton
Labor ran a “masterpiece of propaganda” built around nuclear energy and a four-word slogan attacking Peter Dutton, says election advertising veteran Toby Ralph.
Wilson ousts Daniel, gives Liberals sliver of hope against teals
The former MP will be a leading candidate for the shadow frontbench after clawing back a win against the Climate 200-backed incumbent in Goldstein.
Daniel in doubt as teals warn Labor’s surge should not make it cocky
Independents, who could make further gains, warn the government could face a backlash if it lets this victory go to its head.
‘Not one hit wonders’: Teal roll-back fails to materialise
The Coalition has failed to retake urban seats and faces losses to climate candidates in Bradfield and Forrest, while Labor is on the defensive in Bean.
Where the election will be won and lost
Saturday’s election will be a fight with three acts: Labor versus Coalition, Labor versus Greens and Coalition versus teal.
What the crossbench will demand from a minority government
The next government will face pressure for greater action on climate change and reform of negative gearing in the event of one of the major parties falling short of numbers.
Teal donors revealed: Business leaders bankrolling independents
Allegra Spender is proving popular among investment managers, while stock trader Rob Keldoulis is donating to independents across the country.
April
The electorates with the most solar panels are not where you’d think
The uptake of rooftop solar panels in Dickson is far greater than in Anthony Albanese’s seat but the Coalition won’t back a household battery subsidy.
uComms (kind of) collapses, owing hundreds of thousands of dollars tax
The controversial polling firm, which has worked for Climate 200 and others, sold its brand and assets to a company that was half-owned by its founder.
Allegra Spender’s money-making from anonymous donors
It’s one thing to push others to be more transparent about the sources of their campaign financing, and another to do this yourself.
AEC launches probe after Wentworth flooded with anti-Spender pamphlets
The Australian Electoral Commission has identified the source of 47,000 anonymous pamphlets claiming Allegra Spender has misled electors.
‘Headless movements fall’: Can Holmes à Court maintain the rage?
Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court changed Australian politics. But has his success become a drag on the community independent movement he champions?
How ‘Green’ is your teal MP?
Analysis of voting records shows the teals have carved out a political space to the right of the Greens. But some teals are greener than others.
Dutton says Ro Knox will be minister. She needs to win Wentworth first
The Liberals want Wentworth’s rich and powerful to put Knox into government – and a ministry – but independent MP Allegra Spender remains popular there.
Spender has strong lead over Liberal challenger: poll
The Liberal Party’s hopes of winning back the once blue ribbon Sydney seat of Wentworth could be dashed, according to newly published polling.
March
Who could hold power on the crossbench, and what they want
Tougher action on climate change and breaks for small business are what an emboldened crossbench could champion if teals and Greens get the election results they want.
What these five voters think of the budget (and Labor’s election bid)
Jim Chalmers’ budget may be Labor’s last big pitch to cling to majority government. We spoke to voters in five crucial electorates to hear what they have to say.
Coalition targets Climate 200 candidates over Greens affiliations
Polls show neither major party will win enough seats to form a majority government, so focus is on independents who could hold the balance of power.
Instead of gaining teal seats, Dutton could lose another one
Liberals are targeting three Sydney electorates, Bradfield, Mackellar and Warringah on cost of living, but there’s little buyer’s remorse in electorates that sent teals to Canberra.