Dutton’s destiny lies in making his own luck
The first rule of politics is be normal. The second is be lucky. Peter Dutton has done a fair job of managing the first, but experienced a shocker with the second, writes James Morrow.
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How Dutton cut ‘testy’ PM down to size
This debate revealed Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese are fundamentally different political animals on a level much deeper than mere politics, argues James Morrow.
Why Anthony Albanese’s cockiness is toying with fate
In the past 72 hours, the Prime Minister and his team – buoyed by recent polls – have shifted gear into new, dangerously cocky territory, writes James Morrow.
Doom and dependency: What went wrong in Albo v Dutton showdown
The absence of petty back-and-forths between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in the ABC leaders’ debate made their differences clear, writes James Morrow.
Pressure mounts on Albo to explain Russia-Indonesia debacle
Experts are calling on the Prime Minister to explain what his government has done to counter Moscow’s growing ties to Indonesia, one of our closest geographical neighbours.
Why Dutton must go in for the kill in tonight’s debate
Peter Dutton is running out of time to turn the polls around, which makes tonight’s debate all the more crucial, writes James Morrow.
Defence experts rubbish Marles’ claims on Indonesia
Defence experts have cast doubt on the government’s claims that there are no plans for Russian air force jets to operate out of Indonesian bases, pointing to the two nations’ close ties.
Ghost of 2022 hangs over this election’s contest of small ideas
As the campaign approaches and the strategists take over, any hope of grand reform goes out the window as the party attempts to present as small a target as possible, writes James Morrow
US or China? We must choose our friends carefully in the new Cold War
The latest turn in the US-China trade war has thrown an unexpected spanner in the Australian election.
Why the PM needs to watch his words around the Greens
Sometimes actions speak louder than words — and Anthony Albanese needs to come clean about his intentions with the Greens, writes James Morrow.
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