It will become apparent in coming days what nasties Farrell has hidden in his legislation but it’s already clear the effect of the changes will be to screw the taxpayer and the Teals.
Jacinta Allan must understand that if her government isn’t prepared to act on anti-Israeli protesters targeting the public by blocking the Myer Christmas windows, in two years’ time we are odds on to elect a government that will.
Australia’s visa system may well be broken but to lay all of the blame at the feet of Labor, as Peter Dutton is trying to do, is absurd.
A new poll has revealed what will make young voters more likely to vote for Anthony Albanese at the next Federal election — but it’s a different story for older voters.
Politics is set to change under Jacinta Allan but the new Premier will be well aware it has been 50 years since Victorians re-elected a government that changed leader midterm.
After one miscalculation, Daniel Andrews was able to bend the ALP to his will and then the government of Victoria – and the consequences will be felt for decades to come.
Why is Anthony Albanese pressing on with a referendum which every piece of evidence shows is going to fail badly?, asks James Campbell.
The nation’s political class has been caught embarrassingly out of touch with how voters feel about Qantas — there will be no shame in Labor u-turning on the decision to block extra flights from Qatar.
Katy Gallagher was correct – on average women earn less, retire with less, have fewer assets, less wealth, and learn less in lower paying jobs – but does that count cabinet ministers? asks James Campbell.
Two cheers for Mark Butler for proposing the 60-day dispensing change, but don’t hold your breath – the Pharmacy Guild is the country’s most powerful lobby group, writes James Campbell.
Having finally revealed the federal Liberal MPs will oppose the Voice, how is Peter Dutton going to make sure they prevail, asks James Campbell.
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles will shortly unveil plans to abolish temporary protection and safe haven enterprise visas, but will they work, asks James Campbell?
This year’s choice of Australian of the Year is final proof for James Campbell that he has parted company with the spirit of the age.
What we have learned with Anthony Albanese’s intervention on coal and gas prices is that if the government decides to target you there is very little business can do about it, writes James Campbell.
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