End of road for conservatives’ boom time
The Liberal Party is in big trouble in Victoria — not just the sort of trouble that comes to all parties from time to time as the political cycles turn, but the deep existential kind, writes James Campbell.
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We deserve better from Labor
Labor has been mired in scandal since forming government. If it can do that in four years, what will it manage in eight, asks James Campbell.
Top prosecutors warn of foreign criminals escaping justice
The nation’s top prosecutors fear foreign criminals could escape justice in Australia by taking advantage of a ruling by the Department of Home Affairs and asking to be deported.
Conroy in line for top soccer job
Labor powerbroker and gambling lobbyist Stephen Conroy has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Westfield billionaire Stephen Lowy as the boss of Football Federation Australia.
No easy way out of this trade mess
Indonesia’s refusal to sign a trade deal while the Israel embassy debate goes on is a big headache for Prime Minister Scott Morrison, writes James Campbell.
Dan’s secret trade deal sparks Great Brawl of China
PRESSURE is growing on Premier Daniel Andrews to release a secret trade and infrastructure deal he signed with the Chinese as the federal government moves to boost its spending in the Pacific amid concerns over China’s increasing influence.
It’s crunch time on negative gearing
THE Coalition intends to go large on negative gearing before next year’s election but the wisdom of this move is debatable, writes James Campbell.
ScoMo faces losing Victorian MP, nightmare by-election
THE Morrison government risks having the High Court rub out Chris Crewther, MP of the second-most marginal seat in Victoria, over shares he recently bought in local company.
Ugly reality is sinking in for Libs
BEFORE the Wentworth by-election few Liberal MPs comprehended the mess the party was in but reality is now hard to avoid, writes James Campbell.
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