Julia Gillard
Upper-class house swaps, political break-ups and media scandals: CBD looks back on 2024
This column gives thanks to the higher powers for people with big houses, in what became a mainstay for us. Even the PM seemed a little distracted by the property market.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Voters laboring under gutless government
Ross Gittins may well bemoan the “era of gutless government”, but perhaps he should direct his criticism to the people responsible, the electors of Australia.
Opinion
Political leadership
Why Bill Shorten embodies the best, and worst, of Australian politics
As the former Labor leader leaves the political stage, he admits to having regrets but “too few to mention”. He should reconsider.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Political leadership
‘I’ve evolved from factional operative’: Shorten says retirement is not retreat
Bill Shorten, for six years leader of the Labor Party before being denied the nation’s leadership, muses about life in politics and his future in academia.
- by Tony Wright
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.
Teena McQueen defends Alan Jones in encrypted WhatsApp group rant
Many in politics were keen to cosy up to Alan Jones when he was a powerful radio broadcaster. While most have ducked for cover, one stands by him.
- by Tony Wright
Rinehart’s hearty applause for Trump is so dispiriting
Gina Rinehart’s unbridled endorsement of Donald Trump’s agenda is depressing.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
What haunted Gillard stalks Harris, and it’s not just sexism
Julia Gillard confronted unfair criticism throughout her prime ministership. Now a similar strain of judgment is being attached to Kamala Harris.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
Women in Leadership
Kamala gave me hope, but could a woman of colour really lead Australia?
Look at what’s happened to Australian women of colour with political ambitions. It’s dispiriting, but we must live in hope.
- by Satara Uthayakumaran
Triumph and tragedy: A front-page view of history
As The Age celebrates 170 years, we look back on some of the most notable major events featuring on our front pages over the decades.
Opinion
Political leadership
Are we heading for minority government? We could do a lot worse
You can understand Albanese’s desire for a majority government. But this is different from saying that a minority government would be bad.
- by Sean Kelly
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