This Month
What Albanese meant, what was left unsaid in his opening election salvo
Financial Review journalists have broken down the claims and criticisms of Anthony Albanese’s first major speech of the year.
- Tom McIlroy
Dutton willing to negotiate minority government, PM rules out deals
Peter Dutton is prepared to negotiate with like-minded independents if necessary; Anthony Albanese says ‘the only coalition sits on the other side’
- Phillip Coorey
Election countdown; Australia and Trump; Liberal defection
Welcome to the first edition of The Week in Politics newsletter, your new must-read wrap of the stories that matter from Canberra and beyond.
- Tom McIlroy
Liberal candidate for Bradfield says women must get better at winning
“I lost in my first pre-selection but I then I learned from my experience how to win,” says Gisele Kapterian, the Liberal Party’s new candidate for Bradfield.
- Ronald Mizen
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Labor, Coalition to splash $70m on grassroots vote buying
Politicians from across the political spectrum have posted dozens of social-media messages promoting community grants worth between $500 and $1 million.
- Ronald Mizen
- Exclusive
- AFR Freshwater poll
Four charts reveal surprising views on Aussie businesses
Voters hate Coles and Woolworths? Think again. Amid a debate on the role of business in society, a new poll unearths some unexpected views on business.
- Ronald Mizen
- Opinion
- Federal election
Incremental gains for both sides despite a frantic summer
Anthony Albanese will want greater confirmation of breaking the deadlock before taking the drive to Yarralumla.
- Phillip Coorey
- Exclusive
- AFR Freshwater poll
Dutton catches Albanese as preferred PM as law and order worries grow
Amid a spate of antisemitic attacks, the latest The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll showed law and order overtaking climate change as a top-three voter issue.
- Ronald Mizen
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Poll suggests times may suit Dutton, not Albanese
As Labor doubles down on making Australia a green superpower, its climate-related priorities and election strategy risk alienating voters.
- The AFR View
Labor pledges $2 billion to back green aluminium
Under the policy to be announced by Anthony Albanese producers will receive taxpayer support for every tonne of green aluminium they make in the decade to 2036.
- Ronald Mizen
No guarantee Gaza ceasefire deal will end antisemitic attacks: Labor
NSW Premier Chris Minns said he could not promise an end to the attacks, but he would do what is necessary to crack down on offenders.
- Ronald Mizen and Andrew Tillett
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Labor ramps up campaign in Greens battlegrounds
Labor has recruited a dedicated advertising agency to target the Greens at the next election, while the Liberals have rehired the agency that delivered the leaky bucket jingle.
- Ronald Mizen
Liberals’ male dominance comes down to democracy: Dutton
The opposition leader says he wants more Liberal women in parliament, but branches were selecting candidates based on their strong affinity with the community.
- Ronald Mizen
- Opinion
- Federal budget
Nine red flags for budget watchers
Labor has a choice: deliver a pre-election budget that builds Australia’s future or keep sailing blindly towards another decade of debts and deficits.
- Spiro Premetis
Liberals overwhelmingly pick men for safe seats
Just one woman has been pre-selected to replace eight Liberal MPs retiring at the next election, but insiders insist the party is heading in the right direction.
- Ronald Mizen
- Opinion
- Federal election
Dutton makes a pitch for a values-based election victory
Peter Dutton has observed seven prime ministers in his 23-years in politics, but John Howard is clearly the greatest influence.
- Updated
- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Rate cut can’t paper over Australia’s economic problems
The near-term focus on the RBA highlights the worrying fact that an election fought mainly over the cost of living will mask Australia’s budget and growth problems.
- The AFR View
- Opinion
- Mining
This year’s election gives miners a chance to flex their muscle
With plenty of marginal seats up for grabs, the road to power for both Labor and the Coalition could run through Western Australia, rather than western Sydney.
- Mark Wembridge
Canada PM Justin Trudeau expected to announce resignation
The announcement could be made on Tuesday AEDT, according to local media; Anthony Albanese confirms he will not call election this weekend. Here’s how the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
Labor considers ‘blended’ Medicare funding model
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Health Minister Mark Butler are expected to announce a range of new health policies as a cost-of-living relief pitch to voters.
- Lucy Slade