High drama on the campaign trail in Wentworth
Dave Sharma’s battle to retain Wentworth is one of the most high profile campaigns this federal election, it’s also the one with some of the most drama and hijinks.
Analysis
‘Yours was free’: Fiery Project debate
One comment from The Project host Steve Price prompted a swift response from fellow hosts Peter Helliar and Chrissie Swan.
Why Albo has to step up right now
Anthony Albanese fired up the Labor faithful, but Tom Minear explains why the pressure is now on for him to stay mistake free and lead from the front.
Albo still in box seat despite Hanson’s spanner in the works
Make no mistake, Labor is still favoured to win the federal election despite Pauline Hanson making the job harder in Queensland, writes Matthew Killoran.
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For Shorten, there’s no ‘i’ in team, but two in ‘it’s time’
Nothing in campaign launches is left to chance, no camera shot, no word, nor any strategic juxtaposition of VIPs, Mark Kenny writes.
Labor plots raid on super piggy-bank
Bill Shorten is driving Labor towards a $34 billion heist on retirement incomes after performing a U-turn on what he said, and did, as superannuation minister in the Gillard government.
Why One Nation pollie really went down
One Nation candidate Steve Dickson survived his trip to the US so how could he be undone by a drunken visit to a strip club?
Bill and his pals live in ‘top end of town’
Alternative prime minister Bill Shorten likes to talk about the top end of town, as if doing well in life is some sort of crime. In reality his own life has been one of privilege, writes Peter Gleeson.
Powerful Shorten tactic draws in crowd
While Scott Morrison was focused on the bloke standing next to him, the Labor leader employed an emotional device to gain crucial audience involvement.
Miranda Devine: Leaders debate starts hot and heavy as PM plays to strengths
The second leaders debate got hot and heavy tonight when Opposition Leader Bill Shorten objected to the Prime Minister moving into his space on the stage.
The past is no longer a foreign country
Federal election candidates have come under scrutiny for things they said some time ago and which, in more innocent times, would have been utterly lost in time and in space.
Clive’s scorched SA campaign heats up Senate contest
Blowing into town and telling voters they live in “backwater” isn’t a classic campaign, but drama is the game plan for United Australia’s Clive Palmer as he eyes an SA Senate spot.
Clive Palmer is on a roll … but should SA voters trust him?
Poll results from the SA seat of Sturt position Clive Palmer as a political kingmaker. Our experts analyse the results and examine his colourful career. Watch the video.
Is GetUp! a threat to our democracy?
The most important test in this election is whether the new phenomenons of minor parties and campaign groups like GetUp! will threaten the core of democratic structure in Australia, writes Dean Jaensch.
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