Scott Morrison
Liberal moderates were in the ‘winner’s circle’ under Turnbull. It’s a different story now
In 2019, there were about 22 members in the group that champions socially progressive causes. Now there are just 12 committed to staying on past the next election.
- by James Massola
Latest
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
Opinion
Antisemitism
Minns gives PM a lesson in how to respond to antisemitism
NSW Premier Chris Minns has been quick off the mark to name antisemitic attacks, leaving the prime minister in his wake.
- by Alexandra Smith
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.
Students were unfazed at a $40,000 HECS debt. Years on, reality has sunk in
Students flocked to arts degrees during the pandemic. But almost four years on, alarm bells are ringing.
- by Daniella White
The pros and cons of a ‘good bloke’ prime minister
I find it alarming that the astute Niki Savva sees Peter Dutton as electable despite his failure to produce a single, costed economic policy. Albanese, for all his faults, does stand for something other than himself.
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Bali Nine
‘Bring them home’: Schapelle’s mum begs mercy for ‘lovely boys’ of Bali Nine
The call came as the wife of one of the men called for the Indonesian president to “have mercy”, while it was revealed at least two former prime ministers sought their release.
- by Marissa Calligeros, James Massola, David Crowe and Michael Bachelard
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Coronavirus pandemic
How the Morrison government passed over an Australian company for a US pharmaceutical giant
Australia’s audit office will probe the Morrison government’s $2 billion deal with US pharmaceutical giant Moderna to set up vaccine manufacturing in Australia.
- by Paul Sakkal and Liam Mannix
Rinehart’s hearty applause for Trump is so dispiriting
Gina Rinehart’s unbridled endorsement of Donald Trump’s agenda is depressing.
Reconsider AUKUS, say former Labor foreign ministers
The government is insisting Kevin Rudd will stay on as Australia’s ambassador to Washington despite his past criticism of Donald Trump.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese’s Qantas perks might not break any rules, but they don’t pass the pub test
Qantas has normalised the acceptance of favours at a time when trust in politicians is so low. Why didn’t the PM simply avoid the conflict by saying “no, thanks”?
- by Shaun Carney
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