OpinionOne of the most underestimated pleasures in this life is to observe behaviour which confirms one’s prejudices about people — the silence of the Teals over the Qantas perks scandal is golden indeed.
James CampbellAnthony Albanese is planning to run a negative campaign focusing on Peter Dutton’s personality. While some of it might be overlooked by voters there is one line that could be a kiss of death.
James CampbellThe Covid inquiry makes it clear why it was always going to be problematic appointing Daniel Andrews to chair a charity devoted to the mental health of young people.
James CampbellAccording to the long-awaited Covid inquiry, Melburnians should be patting themselves on the back for leading the way globally for their “population-level, non-pharmaceutical interventions” during the pandemic.
James CampbellThat politicians get special treatment from airlines is not exactly a state secret. But it turns out that Anthony Albanese’s treatment from Qantas was very special indeed.
OpinionA prime minister splashing $4.3m on a beach house would be dumb politics at the best of times. Doing it in the midst of a cost of living crisis makes you wonder if he’s already checked out.
James CampbellWas booting Moira Deeming from the Liberal Party something John Pesutto and his gang had always wanted? Or were they in a full-on meltdown because they were copping it on Twitter?
James CampbellOpposition Leader John Pesutto has spent his second day in the witness box and his latest bout with Sydney SC Sue Chrysanthou did not go well for him.
OpinionIf you thought Labor election losses in 2016 and 2019 would give Anthony Albanese pause from going after negative gearning think again — there are plenty in his government who view the issue as a vote winner.
James CampbellDay seven of Moira Deeming versus John Pesuttosaw the highly anticipated stoush between renowned Sydney legal bruiser Sue Chrysanthou and the Victorian Opposition Leader.