‘The moment I knew Albanese would win’
Anthony Albanese edges closer to becoming Australia’s next Prime Minister. And there was one moment that proved why he would win.
Analysis
Election wildcard that could affect PM or Albo’s win
Pollsters are tipping one wildcard candidate is being massively underestimated as Australians head to the polls.
Sign Albo has ‘passed the test’
As Australia prepared to head to the polls earlier this year, one thing got the country talking – and it looks like it has paid off for Albo.
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.
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Is there meat on either side of the bone?
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.
‘If you don’t understand it, don’t vote for it’
THE best killer line from a prime ministerial aspirant in the modern era was from Paul Keating in 1993 when he was taking part John Hewson’s manifesto for radical change, Fightback!
National scandal pollies won’t address
IT’S a huge scandal … lawsuits filed, a state of emergency declared and the nation’s leader steps in. But that’s in the US. In Australia, political leaders are ignoring a similar situation right under their noses.
Problem with election campaigns
IF truth is the first casualty of war, frankness is the first casualty of election campaigns, writes Shaun Carney.
Coalition in danger of being caught napping
DENNIS ATKINS: IT had to happen in an eight-week campaign with the whole thing taking a siesta – but the Coalition could be the ones caught napping.
Bring back some pep – and the worm
TV DEBATES don’t have to be yawn carnivals. Perhaps the answer is to turn leaders loose at People’s Forums in marginal seats where genuine swinging voters ask short questions.
More sides than a Rubik’s cube
OPINION: Penalty rates are sure to be a key issue in this election but it’s a whole lot more complicated than it has been before.
Stop the endless dribble of our pollies
OPINION: Election manifestos in the UK mean voters who care can consider the full range of policies over several weeks. In Australia, we are drip-fed.
Anti-politician looms as key powerbroker
DENNIS ATKINS: Independent Senator Nick Xenophon is looming as the powerbroker to be reckoned with after the July 2 election.
We need to be inspired
FIVE months gone in the year and five weeks to polling day and in a world in upheaval, Australian voters need to be inspired by our leaders, writes Jeff Kennett.
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