‘Appalling’: War of words over how Dutton got it so wrong
Did nerves get the better of Peter Dutton’s election campaign? Or just poor policy? Or was it Labor? HAVE YOUR SAY
Opinion
Editor’s view: Libs’ only way back from political wilderness
Attracting the support of the centre is the only way to win when you have a compulsory voting system, writes the editor.
Bolt: Trump helped smash the Liberals. Here’s how
Trump just helped defeat the Liberals, but he didn’t harm his closest political ally in Britain, Nigel Farage — so what happened with Dutton?
‘Talentless hacks’: Brutal Aussie reaction to election result
Peter Dutton apologised to Liberal Party supporters, Anthony Albanese waved as he celebrated … and many Aussie voters lost their minds. HAVE YOUR SAY
The 10 contenders vying to be Qld’s next governor
While Dr Jeannette Young AC may be reappointed, the money in George Street and beyond is on the Crisafulli government choosing a new governor, Madonna King writes. Cast your vote now.
Credlin: Coalition rues not capitalising on momentum
Six months ago, the Coalition was ahead of Labor in most polls, writes Peta Credlin. The party now needs to examine what went wrong so it succeeds next time.
Bolt: Gutless and incoherent Coalition should be ashamed
The Coalition fought to a shock lead in the polls, and then … stopped. So here we are, back with a Labor government that’s left Australia poorer, weaker, more divided and deeper in debt.
Kremlin would be proud of Labor campaign
Labor’s campaign about Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plants and fabrications about cuts to Medicare are reminiscent of propaganda practised by communist regimes, writes Des Houghton.
Premier, roll the dice and step up to save Brisbane’s casino
It might sound preposterous coming from someone rigidly opposed to government assistance for private firms, but the Premier should make an exception to save Star, despite the political risks, writes Des Houghton. HAVE YOUR SAY
Best of Brett Lethbridge cartoons
Newspaper cartoonists have the rare talent of encapsulating the day’s hottest news topic in one picture, often with cutting wit, that never fails to make readers chuckle.
I fear for our democracy: Clueless younger voters using influencers for ‘facts’
It is the natural order of things that Gen Zs and millennials now outstrip the number of baby boomers voting, but would it hurt them to do their homework, writes Kylie Lang.
Agreeing with Dutton on Welcome to Country doesn’t make you racist
Welcome to Country ceremonies have become more divisive than conciliatory and Australians have made their feelings clear, writes Kylie Lang.
Kid crims learning Premier’s laws are out to get them
For too long, bleeding heart magistrates have just slapped the wrists of repeat offenders, but now they’re waking up with the backing of tough new laws, and word is spreading where it matters most, writes Kylie Lang.
Have a beer with Albanese or Dutton? I know who I’d pick
I’ve never met Peter Dutton, but I would guess he’s a pretty good bloke, writes Mike O’Connor. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Lazy, soft, no work ethic… little wonder we’re a nation in decline
The CFMEU has managed to turn a handful of public holidays into three weeks off the job, writes Mike O’Connor.
Save our babies and TV cameramen from rampaging pollies
Parents of children aged 12 months or less have been warned to stay clear of shopping malls following a spate of baby snatching, writes Mike O’Connor.
Why is there such a Sosso uproar?
A public outcry has been manufactured against a man whose work was so admired that he was promoted by the Premier at the time, writes Des Houghton.
The best QPAC shows of all-time
As QPAC celebrates its 40th birthday, we mark the occasion by uncovering Queenslanders’ favourites.
Landmark puberty blocker decision a blow to transgender activists
A Family Court judge dealt a blow to transgender activists this week by giving a father the custody of a boy whose mother was trying to put him on puberty blockers, writes Des Houghton.
How every seat will be called and the key votes to be aware of
Election analyst Tom Connell reveals why the early and late votes will be of real interest as he explains how every seat will be called after polls close.
Too late: Dutton’s ‘winning argument’ was never tested
Any policy that hasn’t been inoculated with exposure to all possible threats will simply have zero immunity during an election campaign – and that is what happened to Peter Dutton and the Coalition, writes Joe Hildebrand.
No point in DV funding if we don’t believe women
We can keep throwing money at dealing with Australia’s domestic violence problem, but first we need to believe women like victim Mackenzie Anderson when they seek help, says Julie Cross.
Nothing shakes up a friendship group like a divorce
The loneliness after divorce can be piercing. The first year of Saturday nights on your own is hard. Friends can make or break recovery: they either gather you up, or leave you for dead, writes Angela Mollard.
‘People are so fickle and silly – talk about getting the government you deserve’
Is Labor destined for election success largely because of the Coalition’s campaign fumbles? Many think so. HAVE YOUR SAY
Editor’s view: Don’t flirt with the Greens, you might regret it
On election day do not throw your vote away by voting on “the vibe”, writes the editor.
The dog ate my power grid: Endless excuses when renewables fail
Every time a renewable-energy-dominated grid fails, those obsessed with solar and wind energy find another excuse, writes Matt Canavan. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Voice, Welcome to Country? No, this is what Dutton got so wrong
Usually when you conduct a post-mortem the courteous thing to do is wait until the patient is dead – but it’s easy to see what went wrong for the Coalition, Joe Hildebrand explains.
Gas to play major role in our energy future: Senex CEO
Whatever the energy path chosen by Australians on election day, one thing is for certain – natural gas will play a major part, writes Darren Stevenson.
ScoMo’s unthinkable win proves you can’t trust the bookies
Anthony Albanese is a coal fire hot $1.18 favourite to retain government, but the pages of history show that there’s no such thing as an absolute certainty, writes Robert Craddock.
Like e-cigarettes, e-scooters need to be regulated for safety’s sake
The government must act swiftly to ensure there are no more preventable deaths and serious injuries, writes the editor.
Why new police DV powers are a step in the wrong direction
While we support measures that will improve police efficiencies and boost capacity, we will never support the use of PPDs, writes Aimee McVeigh.
Bolt: Bowen should come out of hiding and face reality on renewables
Evidence is firming that this week’s power outage in Spain is the first mega-blackout of the global warming movement. If Chris Bowen keeps pushing wind and solar we’ll be closer to a Spanish disaster right here.
Kennett: Here’s the election campaign Dutton should have run
This federal election campaign has stood out for its lack of vision and character — here are four simple pledges Peter Dutton should have made to Australia.
Morrow: Albo creates George Costanza-style reality on the trail
We thought this was a Seinfeld election about nothing, but it turns out to be more of a spin-off in which the PM is playing the role of truth challenged George Costanza, writes James Morrow.
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