LNP torn in two directions, Labor also in need of self-reflection
As bloodletting begins in the Coalition, Labor also faces tough questions despite being able to form government, writes Matthew Killoran.
Analysis
How good is Qld? Still good, just not good enough this time
Queensland remained stubbornly loyal to Scott Morrison, but this time it wasn’t the full story, writes Paul Williams.
Six reasons why voters dumped the Liberals
Despite skilfully guiding Australia through the pandemic, the Morrison government has been ousted from power. Miranda Devine outlines six possible reasons why.
What election wipe-out in Victoria means for Libs
The bluest of blue ribbon seats are gone in Melbourne — so how will the Liberals find a way to claim their heartland back?
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Entitled grandees trying to teal Liberal votes
Malcolm Turnbull doesn’t seem grateful the Liberal Party once gave him the prime ministership. What’s with these entitled grandees thinking their personal political preference is all that counts? Peta Credlin asks.
Gleeso: Will Mother’s Day again be a turning point in the campaign?
Three years on we have another Mother’s Day before an election. Will it prove as decisive as the last, wonders Peter Gleeson.
Labor’s all for climate-obsessed elites over workers
Labor traditionally railed against elites and the ruling class but it no longer fights for the underdogs who were once the soul of the party, writes Vikki Campion.
Ruthless Labor is back, and playing tough politics
As the Vickie Chapman saga reached new heights in the lower house, a Labor power play in the upper house will have far-reaching effects on SA voters, writes Paul Starick.
Voting is a privilege, don’t take it for granted
Your vote is one of the great rights you have as a citizen — so before you enter the ballot box on May 21, give some thought to who you’re choosing, writes Erin Molan.
Not a killer blow, but further evidence Albo not across his brief
Anthony Albanese’s latest gaffe adds to the perception he is not across the detail, not reading his briefings and doesn’t understand policy, writes Matthew Killoran.
Kingmaker Katter’s Labor favour to repay
Queensland maverick MP Bob Katter could find himself in the position of deciding who will form Government after the election, writes Graham Richardson.
Battleground zero: 29 races that’ll decide 2022 election
A select number of electorates will decide the political fortunes of the Coalition, Labor and the future of the country as a whole. Is your vote more powerful than most?
Damn the ham ban – get the hell out of my lunch box
Joe Hildebrand does the unthinkable – having to defend having a ham sandwich in his lunch box.
Why interest rate rise won’t be a huge election issue
The Reserve Bank raising the cash rate will have some impact on the election, but not to the extent of 2007, writes Matthew Killoran.
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