Senate can’t be sanctuary for dills
In recent years we have seen chaos and division in the House of Reps, but it’s the Senate where the real freak show has been underway, writes Kate Ellis.
Analysis
Echoes of Gough as Bill charges on
Another national poll tells roughly the same story as all previous polls — that Labor is on track to form government, and there are eerie parallels to Gough Whitlam’s 1972 victory, writes James Campbell.
Why the Government should be retained
The only way to have lower taxes and more jobs is to vote Liberal this Saturday, says SA Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham.
Critical issue could sway election
It’s a problem hitting families across the country, and it could decide the election — especially in this massive region, where it’s crippling thousands.
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How the Budget will impact your life
THE Budget predicts just how good, or bad, your life is going to be. Finance guru David Koch breaks down what it means for your work, money and property.
Is this enough for the Coalition to retain power?
ANALYSIS: Scott Morrison says people from Whyalla to Townsville want an economic plan for the nation. They’ve moved on from that whole winner/loser thing, he reckons. That’s some wishful thinking.
Shorten tackles his greatest weakness
IN the politics business they call it hanging a lantern on your problem – identifying what could be a big negative and highlighting it in a context that you control.
Which path will we take in the federal election?
THE Budget will be the Government’s first and last best chance to try and recapture momentum ahead of the election campaign.
Xenophon could hold balance
SOUTH Australian Senator Nick Xenophon could hold the balance of power in the Senate after the July 2 double-dissolution election.
The qualities we need our PM to have
MALCOLM Turnbull has embarked on a perilously long unofficial election campaign. If master politician John Howard couldn’t exploit a long campaign, what hope does he have?
Inside the world of the Del-Cons and Mal-Contents
HAVING engineered an early election amid awe from the Mal-Contents, the polls are turning against Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, says Catherine McGregor.
Why the ABCC is short for TNT
THE ABCC stand-off has given Turnbull the impetus to detonate Australia’s cumbersome trade union movement.
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