Clip exposes PM’s real thoughts on rate rise
Scott Morrison has repeatedly argued that the interest rate rise “isn’t about politics” – but an unearthed clip from 2008 tells a different story.
Analysis
High drama on the campaign trail in Wentworth
Dave Sharma’s battle to retain Wentworth is one of the most high profile campaigns this federal election, it’s also the one with some of the most drama and hijinks.
‘Yours was free’: Fiery Project debate
One comment from The Project host Steve Price prompted a swift response from fellow hosts Peter Helliar and Chrissie Swan.
Why Albo has to step up right now
Anthony Albanese fired up the Labor faithful, but Tom Minear explains why the pressure is now on for him to stay mistake free and lead from the front.
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Battle of Qld a numbers game
DENNIS ATKINS: As both prime ministerial candidates kick-start the campaign by wooing the Sunshine State, the question emerges of how many seats Labor can reasonably expect to win.
PM no wiseguy taking on mummy mafia
OPINION: Malcolm Turnbull has made a grand mistake — he has taken on the mummy mafia.
Lessons learned? Doesn’t sound like it
OPINION: Some people love the smell of election polls in the morning but it feels too early to get too excited.
Contrast of styles, substance to come
THE first day of the 2016 federal election campaign was a study in contrasts as two rookie campaign leaders got down to electioneering, writes Ellen Whinnett.
Key to winning the election is here, in SA
MALCOLM Turnbull had to drive up Adelaide Avenue to get to Government House to get this election started. Apt, really — whoever wins will have to navigate SA politics. And Nick Xenophon.
Budget promises fewer jobs, lower growth
LAST week’s Budget was meant to demonstrate, at last, that Malcolm Turnbull was different to Tony Abbott. But it contains the same $80 billion cut to schools and hospitals and the same cuts to working and middle class families.
Opportunities have never been greater
THE opportunities have never been greater so the challenge for us is to take advantage of them and build the strong growth, and the great jobs of the 21st century for all Australians.
Where the parties stand
WHAT policies do the two main parties have on each public issue? Political Reporter Peter Jean presents their respective stances.
Turnbull, Shorten plotting for power
PETA Credlin, the former chief of staff to Prime Minister Tony Abbott, gives Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten some pointed election advice in her first column.
Labor’s ‘recipe for fiscal disaster’
LABOR’S policies and costings ahead of this year’s election are predicated on 10-year time horizons. It is a recipe for fiscal disaster plain and simple.
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