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It takes an incredible range of skills to make it politics if you’re new to it.

When brilliance is not enough: What it takes for an outsider to become one of the political greats

Mark Carney is leaning heavily on his outsider status in his appeal to Canadian voters, but it may not be an advantage in the long run.

  • Samantha Selinger-Morris

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John Howard says the Liberal Party must be a broad church. Does Peter Dutton agree?

Is Peter Dutton a shape-shifting pragmatist or a true conservative?

  • Jacqueline Maley
Christopher Pyne tours the HMAS Collins submarine when he was Defence Minister in 2018.

Trump uncertainty not biggest threat to $368 billion AUKUS pact, Pyne says

The former defence minister turned lobbyist is confident the $368 billion deal will come to fruition, but admits US support under Trump is “qualified”.

  • Michael Koziol
Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor.

Guardian Australia had a 12-year dream run. Has it lost its edge?

No longer the new kid on the block, The Guardian’s Australian project is facing its biggest test yet.

  • Calum Jaspan
Dr Kerryn Phelps briefly held the inner-Sydney seat of Wentworth.

Independents wield the power of balance

The emergence of more and more credible community independent campaigns is a sign that more Australians are actively engaging in the political process.

  • Kerryn Phelps

The Liberals have a Malcolm problem. It’s not their first

What is it about prime ministers called Malcolm? A history of the most querulous leaders.

  • Brad Emery
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Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull mimics US President Donald Trump during a speech at the National Press Club in Canberra.
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Turnbull imitates Trump

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull mimics US President Donald Trump during a speech at the National Press Club in Canberra.

Why our former PMs should speak up, not shut up

Julia Gillard has been praised for maintaining a dignified silence since leaving politics. But wouldn’t we like to hear more from her?

  • Matthew Knott
Matt Kean in Berowra Valley National Park in northern Sydney: “We’ve got a chance to have some of the cheapest energy bills anywhere in the world.”

Death threats, 3am texts: Former Liberal MP Matt Kean on becoming a climate champion

His stance on global warming has earned him powerful enemies – but the Climate Change Authority chair believes the stakes are too high to beat about the bush.

  • Anne Hyland
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has called Donald Trump a "big bully".

I won’t be gaslit over Trump. If you suck up to him, you will get more bullying

When I was prime minister, I was told not to stand up to Donald Trump. I was told to flatter him, offer him things. I didn’t do that, and I achieved very good outcomes for Australia.

  • Malcolm Turnbull

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