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.
While Anthony Albanese made national headlines over his failure to answer two simple questions, the PM has a query of his own to address.
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.
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.
PEOPLE might be angry about Bill Shorten’s comments on women and childcare, but Em Rusciano says he’s bang on.
PEOPLE might be angry about Bill Shorten’s comments on women and childcare, but Em Rusciano says he’s bang on.
OPINION: We’re now officially in the second half of the election campaign. But even though polling day is almost in sight, don’t get too excited. The day itself may just bring more uncertainty.
YOU can be born with a silver spoon in your mouth or even a plastic one, and still be an Australian prime minister.
PARTY GAMES: These kids are way too young to vote, but they may have just given Bill Shorten his breakaway moment at the halfway point of the campaign.
THE federal election being upon us, it is time for those of who live in the electorate of Melbourne to hear from Adam Bandt, writes James Campbell.
WE have the Government campaigning on a company tax cut policy that has no hope of being implemented if it wins, writes Terry McCrann.
OKAY, people, what does Nick Xenophon really stand for? And is he losing his lustre?
MALE MPs are forced to turn out every day in regimental conformity. Any attempt to escape the fashion fascists with a dash of individuality is dealt with via public humiliation.
THE Coalition tax plan might not have an investment payday anything like that being promised and Labor’s plan might not do anything beyond what governments do anyway.
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