This Month
Parliament day 1 was touching and funny. Enjoy it while it lasts
Amid the jokes, protests and significant personal moments the composition of the new House made one thing clear: Anthony Albanese is in command.
May
‘Remember 2025’: Inside Labor’s election night party
Throughout the whole campaign, Labor faithful kept reminding themselves to “Remember 2019”. From Saturday, they will have a new more optimistic mantra: “Remember 2025”.
April
What mining giants and family photos say about the campaign launches
“If a pollie is fundamentally unlikeable, it’s time to wheel out their partner,” says former Liberal Party advertising strategist Toby Ralph.
February
‘On his last day’: Albanese’s big hint the election is imminent
It is often what is done and said off-camera during question time that is most instructive.
The question time tactic that left Labor MPs visibly shocked
For months, Coalition MPs have accused the Albanese government of playing down violent acts of antisemitism. On Monday, Mark Dreyfus was jack of it.
November 2024
Chaos and horsetrading: Parliament runs for its life
If you see someone running inside the long hallways of Parliament House, it’s usually a safe bet to run right after them.
September 2024
You want a fight, you’ve got one, miners tell Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s speech to the miners was a veiled jibe, but Minerals Council of Australia boss Tania Constable went out-and-out hostile.
August 2024
The next election is sucking the life out of politics
Back in Canberra after a six-week break, Labor and the Coalition appeared dejected and snarky.
September 2022
Politicians take the floor at Midwinter Ball 2022
Politicians, business leaders, lobbyists and journalists mingled at the annual Press Gallery Midwinter Ball.
May 2020
Josh Frydenberg drafts Dan Rosen for 'Insiders' cameo
Why self-produce when you've got the recording industry's boss on speed dial?