Why this federal election is so important
Australian politics is chaotic and dysfunctional. This federal election is already historic before it has already begun, argues Joe Hildebrand. Here’s why.
Analysis
Why Albo is planning to call the election date now
While the PM is coy about when he will visit the Governor-General, rumours are swirling. But before any Liberals say “not fair”, there’s also a whiff of payback in the timing of Labor’s strategy.
Vote now: Albo the ascendant after Dutton peaks too early
Labor has a spring in its step following an interest-rate cut and a shocking couple of months for Peter Dutton, writes Paul Williams. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Maiden: Punch-drunk Albo stumbles onto the greatest trick
It almost looks like Anthony Albanese could have channelled Muhammad Ali’s most famous moment on purpose, writes Samantha Maiden.
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Titanic campaign, but leaders not safe yet
COMMENT: There has been no car crash, no train derailment, no political roof collapse, despite an eight-week campaign that delivered an abundant time frame for magnificent catastrophes to befall parties on both sides.
The battlers cruelly left behind
TALK of farmers being the engine room of the economy seems to have been forgotten as they deal with politicians’ indifference and falling prices, writes Ed Gannon.
What Coalition win will say about us
IT may be boring – very boring – but that doesn’t mean this election won’t change history.
Shorten’s cheap attack backfires
OPINION: Badly served by his staff or peak political sneakiness? Either way, Bill Shorten has come off second best in an attempt to attack Malcolm Turnbull on the issue of election promises.
Opinion poll has Labor losing ground
LABOR faces the horror prospect of failing to pick up any extra seats in Queensland and may even go backwards as nervous voters return to the Government after the Brexit economic shock.
Costings the ‘must hold’ set piece
OPINION: There are many things in election campaigns which have become institutionalised and will remain forever mysterious. The whole “costings” argument is high on this list.
Not the time for unforced errors
OPINION: Logic and politics sometimes just can’t get together. That’s hardly a surprise to many political observers, but one party, just one week out from the election, has provided a staggering example.
Why Shorten’s almost certain to lose
OPINION: It was at public forum at Caboolture on the weekend that Labor’s Bill Shorten came face to face with the major reason he’s almost certain to lose the election this weekend.
Distrust shaping the way we vote
THE lack of trust Aussies have in politicians is paving the way for those who can pass themselves off as non-political. Beyond Pauline Hanson and her ilk, there are more wannabe pollies waiting in the wings.
Brexit victory good news for Turnbull
OPINION: It might have sparked David Cameron’s resignation, but Britain’s vote to leave the EU is good news for Malcolm Turnbull and the Coalition ahead of the federal election.
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