Why interest rate rise won’t be a huge election issue
The Reserve Bank raising the cash rate will have some impact on the election, but not to the extent of 2007, writes Matthew Killoran.
Analysis
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.
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.
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Morrison walks Budget tightrope
BANKWEST chief economist Alan Langford delivers his verdict on the Federal Budget.
Get used to it voters, this is what lies ahead
OPINION: The scene – and the tone – for the next 56 days has been set, and it’s safe to say voters can expect a lot more of these antics in the lead-up to July 2’s Federal election.
How the Budget will impact your life
THE Budget predicts just how good, or bad, your life is going to be. Finance guru David Koch breaks down what it means for your work, money and property.
Is this enough for the Coalition to retain power?
ANALYSIS: Scott Morrison says people from Whyalla to Townsville want an economic plan for the nation. They’ve moved on from that whole winner/loser thing, he reckons. That’s some wishful thinking.
Shorten tackles his greatest weakness
IN the politics business they call it hanging a lantern on your problem – identifying what could be a big negative and highlighting it in a context that you control.
Which path will we take in the federal election?
THE Budget will be the Government’s first and last best chance to try and recapture momentum ahead of the election campaign.
Xenophon could hold balance
SOUTH Australian Senator Nick Xenophon could hold the balance of power in the Senate after the July 2 double-dissolution election.
The qualities we need our PM to have
MALCOLM Turnbull has embarked on a perilously long unofficial election campaign. If master politician John Howard couldn’t exploit a long campaign, what hope does he have?
Inside the world of the Del-Cons and Mal-Contents
HAVING engineered an early election amid awe from the Mal-Contents, the polls are turning against Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, says Catherine McGregor.
Why the ABCC is short for TNT
THE ABCC stand-off has given Turnbull the impetus to detonate Australia’s cumbersome trade union movement.
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