Eerie feeling: The seats party insiders are sweating on
There’s an eerie feeling within both major parties. The PM is thriving on his underdog status as insiders reveal the seats they think are up for grabs, writes Tom Minear.
Analysis
Why Albo’s costings move is weak
Anthony Albanese’s call to reveal policy costings so late in the campaign has backfired and there is a reason why.
‘Australia has failed me’: Gen Z fears
Young Australians have spoken about their frustrations before the federal election, with one saying the country has “failed” them.
What happens to the major movers if they’re moved on?
Before the bloodletting of the federal election begins, it’s worth considering the potential fallout for the parties and politicians who lose.
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‘So what’: John Howard claims day one of election campaign for me
Whether voters want to stick with the devil they know or gamble on an unproven leader remains to be seen. But let’s focus on policy and not personality politics this election, writes Rae Wilson. Take the poll.
Christensen’s defection will have the LNP sweating
Renegade MP George Christensen’s decision to join Pauline Hanson’s One Nation will put LNP strategists on edge – and could have massive ramifications for the country in the event of a hung parliament, writes Matthew Killoran.
Aussie voting habit that’s bad news for Albo
Australians have changed the government only seven times in nearly 80 years. That’s potentially bad news for Labor leader Anthony Albanese, but the numbers are still tight, and Queensland voters will be instrumental in deciding who governs after May 21, writes Paul Williams.
Awkward question ScoMo won’t answer
While Anthony Albanese made national headlines over his failure to answer two simple questions, the PM has a query of his own to address.
A magnificently bad way to start an election campaign
One didn’t know basic economic details, the other yet again failed to tell the truth. Albanese and Morrison both had shocker first days, writes Michael McGuire.
Federal election all Labor’s to lose
The fact that Anthony Albanese couldn’t name the unemployment rate or official interest rate on his first full day on the hustings is a stark lesson in the dangers of complacency, writes Joe Hildebrand.
‘Daggy dads’ go to war for undecided voters
The PM’s making curries, his opponent is quoting The Ramones. But don’t be fooled, they are both in a vicious fight for their futures – and the future of our country, writes James Morrow.
Shaky start for Albo as six-week campaign slog looms
It was a tale of two sales pitches – and if it is an indication of what’s to come, Labor leader Anthony Albanese will need to lift his game, writes Matthew Killoran.
Winner takes all in clash of personality
Since the Morrison government was re-elected in 2019, Australia has endured on of its toughest periods. Now at the end of a six-week election campaign, Australians will choose between a proven campaigner in the PM and a short-priced favourite in the man who wants his job. May the best man win.
Bloodbath? Why Liberals may face SA ruin at federal election
The Liberals were already humiliated at the SA election – but things could get much worse after the federal poll, writes Paul Starick.
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