OpinionThe first leader’s debate of the campaign proved to be extraordinarily close, just like the election, writes Matthew Killoran.
OpinionAndrew BoltMatt Kean’s noisy crusade against Katherine Deves has been a gift to Labor leader Anthony Albanese, who has made a powerful election pitch by saying the Liberals are tearing themselves apart.
AnalysisThe PM refuses to cancel her. Senior Libs back her. But the candidate who sparked the debate about trans women in sport has gone quiet, writes Samantha Maiden.
OpinionLabor cannot rely on Morrison just losing seats where voters are fed up with him – Albanese must convince Australia he will be a better leader. He hasn’t done that yet.
Federal ElectionA brief but telling moment during Anthony Albanese’s election campaign has revealed a major advantage for the Labor leader.
AnalysisOpinionAnthony Albanese is known as a political street fighter, so his reluctance to be front and centre of the pensioner scare campaign is notable, writes Matthew Killoran.
OpinionElection campaigning is at its raw best when all the minders are removed from the conversation and it’s just the candidates talking directly with the voters, writes the editor.
SmartDailyThe Federal Election has become a referendum on whether to allow biologically male transgender athletes to play women’s sport. But what about biological males who play like girls, asks Joe Hildebrand.