Gleeso: We need a fact-checking body for election scare campaigns
Forget a federal ICAC, just let voters know when they’re being taken for a ride, writes Peter Gleeson.
Analysis
Moment that proved Albo can win
The start of Anthony Albanese’s election campaign was marred by awkward blunders. But a key moment this week proves you can’t underestimate him.
Morrison right to feel blessed for healthy children
Shaming parents, like Scott Morrison, for wanting and feeling blessed to have healthy children does nothing to improve the life of disabled Australians.
Albo’s luck runs out: How it’ll affect his campaign
Anthony Albanese has mingled so much since the election campaign began it was only a matter of time before his luck ran out, writes Clare Armstrong.
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‘Battleground is cost of living’
LABOR leader Bill Shorten appealed to mum and dad voters and disgruntled workers in a speech where he outlined his plan to win the next election.
Liberals need a Hanson whisperer
MASSES of conservatives are now cleaving the Coalition’s base, winning over thousands of voters. Yes, the factional plague has infected the Australian right.
Australia is at its best standing together
THERE was a divisive element to the federal election but our future lies in embracing and working with Asia toward joint prosperity, writes Jeff Kennett.
If PM pulls off a win, stop scapegoat bleating
ANALYSIS: THERE’s so much finger-pointing going on right now, someone’s going to sprain something.
The PM must learn to talk Queenslander
THE next election will be based in Queensland, the home of Pauline Hanson, Clive Palmer and Sir Joh. It could be within three years. So he better catch up … fast.
Beattie: How to defeat Pauline Hanson
FORMER premier Peter Beattie says personal attacks on Pauline Hanson only increase her support – but there is a way for the major parties to defeat her.
Voters didn’t swallow the ‘pick me or else’ line
IF there’s one thing people don’t like, it’s being told what to do.
Like pollies, voters can get it horribly wrong
JOHN Howard once said “the people never get it wrong”. From a smart man it’s an astonishing load of rubbish. Like our pollies, we get it wrong all the time, writes Justin Smith.
Australia, this is why we’re really lucky
OUR Government might be in shambles and there’s a chance we’ll have to go back to the ballot box, but according to Jamila Rizvi we have a reason to smile.
Pauline Hanson is pretty much the Hulk
THE immediate – and natural – reaction to Pauline Hanson’s re-emergence is a combination of dismay and contempt. But some wise people have suggested we’d be best to bottle that reaction.
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