John Howard
China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot
Ross Gittins is spot on when he suggests that China would enjoy usurping the US in the move to renewables.
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Looking ahead, PM must focus on strong change
Shaun Carney has asked some questions our prime minister needs to address. The Voice referendum’s failure was not a good start to his tenure but the government has not been an embarrassment to this nation – as were the previous Coalition governments.
Criticising HECS changes misses the bigger picture
If Richardson wishes to campaign against tax breaks for those on higher incomes, he could choose to start with superannuation, family trusts, negative gearing, capital gains discounts and franking credits.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump dodged a bullet. Let’s hope the world does, too – and he loses
Never before have so many alarm bells been rung about a Republican candidate by so many conservatives. I hope against hope that Donald Trump is not elected this week.
- by George Brandis
Opinion
Foreign relations
‘Airbus Albo’ has forgotten he has his own plane
The immediate decision before Albanese was how to deal with two important heads of state asking for attention at almost the same time. Why couldn’t he satisfy both?
- by Peter Hartcher
He’s just turned 100 – and he’s gearing up for the fight of his life against the Australian grand prix
For 22 years, Peter Goad, who turned 100 on Tuesday, has fought his good fight as the longest-serving president of Save Albert Park group.
- by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Calum Jaspan
Children’s indoor lifestyle stunts their imagination
Daisy Turnbull’s point is well made. Where are the backyards to play in? Where are the creeks to dam? Where are the places to cycle to? It would be nice to think we can turn this around, but for many this will not be possible.
Opinion
Political leadership
Shorten didn’t give Labor a parting shot, he gave it a parting gift
The former party leader leaves the federal government with an astute message about how Labor can win the next election.
- by David Crowe
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Australian economy
A ‘partisan observer’: Chalmers rebuffs Howard criticism
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pushed back at claims from John Howard that the government is trying to blame the Reserve Bank for its economic troubles.
- by Shane Wright and Olivia Ireland
Opinion
Gambling
In the life of every PM there is one real test. This is Albo’s moment to be up there with Howard
As tempting as it may be to think we’re different from other countries when it comes to a love of punting, we’re not. We lose the most because we have the weakest regulations.
- by Tim Costello
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