Downer: Steelworks’ rescue plan a wakeup call for election promises
When it comes to the upcoming election, politicians need to change tack from promises that pour money into environmental fantasies, argues Alexander Downer.
Analysis
Labor’s soft touch on our borders has a high cost
The latest round of revelations surrounding Labor’s bungling of the infamous NZYQ High Court decision is terrible timing for a government that had been hoping to keep border security off the radar, writes James Morrow.
Tough times ahead for ALP’s easygoing Albo
Anthony Albanese is an easy going guy and while that’s all well and good, perhaps he shouldn’t be so carefree when everything is pointing to a Coalition victory, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Campbell: The one thing Labor’s doing well that’s giving the party a chance
Just before Christmas Labor was in all sorts of trouble but things have turned around for the party and there might be good reason for the uptick in optimism.
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‘Battleground is cost of living’
LABOR leader Bill Shorten appealed to mum and dad voters and disgruntled workers in a speech where he outlined his plan to win the next election.
Liberals need a Hanson whisperer
MASSES of conservatives are now cleaving the Coalition’s base, winning over thousands of voters. Yes, the factional plague has infected the Australian right.
Australia is at its best standing together
THERE was a divisive element to the federal election but our future lies in embracing and working with Asia toward joint prosperity, writes Jeff Kennett.
If PM pulls off a win, stop scapegoat bleating
ANALYSIS: THERE’s so much finger-pointing going on right now, someone’s going to sprain something.
The PM must learn to talk Queenslander
THE next election will be based in Queensland, the home of Pauline Hanson, Clive Palmer and Sir Joh. It could be within three years. So he better catch up … fast.
Beattie: How to defeat Pauline Hanson
FORMER premier Peter Beattie says personal attacks on Pauline Hanson only increase her support – but there is a way for the major parties to defeat her.
Voters didn’t swallow the ‘pick me or else’ line
IF there’s one thing people don’t like, it’s being told what to do.
Like pollies, voters can get it horribly wrong
JOHN Howard once said “the people never get it wrong”. From a smart man it’s an astonishing load of rubbish. Like our pollies, we get it wrong all the time, writes Justin Smith.
Australia, this is why we’re really lucky
OUR Government might be in shambles and there’s a chance we’ll have to go back to the ballot box, but according to Jamila Rizvi we have a reason to smile.
Pauline Hanson is pretty much the Hulk
THE immediate – and natural – reaction to Pauline Hanson’s re-emergence is a combination of dismay and contempt. But some wise people have suggested we’d be best to bottle that reaction.
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