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James Morrow is the Daily Telegraph’s National Affairs Editor. James also hosts The US Report, Fridays at 8.00pm and co-anchor of top-rating Sunday morning discussion program Outsiders with Rita Panahi and Rowan Dean on Sundays at 9.00am on Sky News Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese debates Liberal opposition leader Peter Dutton on April 08, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton faced off in the first leaders' debate of the 2025 federal election campaign, held at the Sky News/Daily Telegraph People's Forum in Western Sydney. The debate, featuring questions from 100 undecided voters, was expected to be a pivotal moment as both leaders outlined their visions for Australia. (Photo by Jason Edwards-Pool/Getty Images)

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.

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This handout video grab released by the Russian Defence Ministry on February 9, 2022 shows a Tupolev Tu-22M3 Backfire strategic bomber (L) and a Su-35 multirole supermaneuverable fighter flying during joint exercises of the armed forces of Russia and Belarus as part of an inspection of the Union State's Response Force. - Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills despite concerns in Western countries that Moscow is plotting a major escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The exercises, scheduled to continue until February 20 in Belarus, had begun and would centre around

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.

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**STRICTLY EMBARGOED FOR 12 SATURDAY 2025** 10 April 2025; This election? A lot of talk, about nothing much. Sources: iStock. Artwork by Frank Ling. Ratio 16:9. For DIGITAL.

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

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Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.

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.

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#BREAKING UPLOAD# NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 12 09/04/2025 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In QLD. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the Barron River Bridge north west of Cairns near Kuranda, joined by Senator for Queensland Nita Green and Labor candidate for Leichhardt Matt Smith, to announce a $245 million commitment from a re-elected Labor Government towards a new bridge on the Kennedy Highway a main link for Far North Queensland. Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

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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NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 11 08/04/2025 Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese debates Liberal opposition leader Peter Dutton at the Sky News / Daily Telegraph Peoples Forum. Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire .

Why Dutton had the edge over Albo

Both leaders performed well, but there are several reasons why Peter Dutton was the winner in the first debate, argues James Morrow.

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Election can be won or lost in a sentence – Albo and Dutton know it

There’s nothing like two middle aged men doing a highwire act for a little Tuesday evening’s entertainment, writes James Morrow.

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**STRICTLY EMBORGED FOR 5 SATURDAY 2025** 3 April 2025; Dutton and Albo stand in front of Trump with a backdrop of the American flag, symbolizing political influence and power, Donald Trump, Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese. Sources: iStock, Getty Images, and AFP. Artwork by Frank Ling. Ratio 4:3. For PRINT.

Don’t look now, but Donald Trump has become Albo’s secret weapon

Now, any perfectly sensible thing Peter Dutton says about cutting government waste or shutting down lunatic DEI programs can be shut down simply by yelling, ‘Trump! Trump! Trump!’ writes James Morrow.

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High Steaks: Former Australian treasurer Joe Hockey on life in the US

Hockey: ‘Both Trump and Dutton are authentic characters’

Over oysters and lamb, Joe Hockey tells High Steaks why the US needed Trump’s shake-up and how Peter Dutton’s promise to halve fuel excise taxes could be an election winner.

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Donald Trump and China spy ship.

Sorry China, your spy ship can wait – we’re dealing with Trump

How confused must China feel? They send a spy ship to Australian waters and all anyone wants to talk about is Trump.

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