How good is Qld? Still good, just not good enough this time
Queensland remained stubbornly loyal to Scott Morrison, but this time it wasn’t the full story, writes Paul Williams.
Analysis
Six reasons why voters dumped the Liberals
Despite skilfully guiding Australia through the pandemic, the Morrison government has been ousted from power. Miranda Devine outlines six possible reasons why.
What election wipe-out in Victoria means for Libs
The bluest of blue ribbon seats are gone in Melbourne — so how will the Liberals find a way to claim their heartland back?
Qld set to be home to two of the most powerful men in politics
Queensland is set to be home to two of the most powerful men in politics after the election, writes Matthew Killoran.
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Abbott fights back at ‘chaotic’ military claims
TONY Abbott today fought back at claims of a “chaotic” and misguided approach to military deployments during his term as prime minister, calling them “fantasy”.
One ‘maniac’s’ dam crazy idea
MEET the man who’s determined to convince politicians to build a giant ‘ocean’ in Queensland. He’s even sunk thousands of his own dollars into advertising his vision.
Hayes: ‘I was bullied, I was tormented’
AUSSIE singer Darren Hayes has written a letter to PM Malcolm Turnbull on the issues of gay rights and marriage equality.
Head-to-head contest goes country
BARNABY Joyce says he has one thing over his New England rival Tony Windsor – loyalty.
Should we be hung up on minority rule?
AUSTRALIA appears to be heading for another hung parliament after July 2. If that’s the case, should another election be called?
Campaigns, electorate have changed
POLITICAL parties now have to balance old-style campaigning with modern methods to keep pace with a changing, and often indifferent, electorate, writes Shaun Carney.
Turnbull isn’t inspiring — but is the safer option
LABOR’S campaign tactics and Bill Shorten’s communication skills have been razor sharp all year — but the Coalition will still retain power on July 2.
Shallow Budget plan damages Shorten
Bill Shorten showed some guts this week but his good work was undone by a silly misjudgment where he couldn’t afford it: on the economy, writes Laurie Oakes.
Dollar Bill’s risk in latest backflip
LABOR has taken an enormous political risk in announcing a range of spending cuts, including a hit on family payments, just three weeks out from the election.
Choice of PM hangs by a thread
BILL Shorten looks rumpled, wearing a suit purchased before he started his 8km-a-day runs. But at least there is little in his image that appears cultivated.
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