‘Daggy dads’ go to war for undecided voters
The PM’s making curries, his opponent is quoting The Ramones. But don’t be fooled, they are both in a vicious fight for their futures – and the future of our country, writes James Morrow.
Analysis
Shaky start for Albo as six-week campaign slog looms
It was a tale of two sales pitches – and if it is an indication of what’s to come, Labor leader Anthony Albanese will need to lift his game, writes Matthew Killoran.
Winner takes all in clash of personality
Since the Morrison government was re-elected in 2019, Australia has endured on of its toughest periods. Now at the end of a six-week election campaign, Australians will choose between a proven campaigner in the PM and a short-priced favourite in the man who wants his job. May the best man win.
Bloodbath? Why Liberals may face SA ruin at federal election
The Liberals were already humiliated at the SA election – but things could get much worse after the federal poll, writes Paul Starick.
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‘If you don’t understand it, don’t vote for it’
THE best killer line from a prime ministerial aspirant in the modern era was from Paul Keating in 1993 when he was taking part John Hewson’s manifesto for radical change, Fightback!
National scandal pollies won’t address
IT’S a huge scandal … lawsuits filed, a state of emergency declared and the nation’s leader steps in. But that’s in the US. In Australia, political leaders are ignoring a similar situation right under their noses.
Problem with election campaigns
IF truth is the first casualty of war, frankness is the first casualty of election campaigns, writes Shaun Carney.
Origin theatrics demean us all
THEY can embrace it, they can fake it, but they can’t escape it. Footy enthusiasm is non-negotiable for all politicians but this little piece of theatre demeans not only them, but also us.
Coalition in danger of being caught napping
DENNIS ATKINS: IT had to happen in an eight-week campaign with the whole thing taking a siesta – but the Coalition could be the ones caught napping.
Bring back some pep – and the worm
TV DEBATES don’t have to be yawn carnivals. Perhaps the answer is to turn leaders loose at People’s Forums in marginal seats where genuine swinging voters ask short questions.
More sides than a Rubik’s cube
OPINION: Penalty rates are sure to be a key issue in this election but it’s a whole lot more complicated than it has been before.
Stop the endless dribble of our pollies
OPINION: Election manifestos in the UK mean voters who care can consider the full range of policies over several weeks. In Australia, we are drip-fed.
Anti-politician looms as key powerbroker
DENNIS ATKINS: Independent Senator Nick Xenophon is looming as the powerbroker to be reckoned with after the July 2 election.
We need to be inspired
FIVE months gone in the year and five weeks to polling day and in a world in upheaval, Australian voters need to be inspired by our leaders, writes Jeff Kennett.
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