What young people want to see, before voting for Albo
A new poll has revealed what will make young voters more likely to vote for Anthony Albanese at the next Federal election — but it’s a different story for older voters.
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Campbell: Sanctimonious Teals unusually quiet on Qantas perks
One 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.
Campbell: Labor’s one attack that could be fatal for Dutton
Anthony 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.
Campbell: Covid probe confirms fears over Dan’s new job
The 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.
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Albo’s not going anywhere but can the Libs still recover?
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Vax plan goalposts just keep moving
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Jobs and wage growth the key to victory for Albo
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Upside to our Covid-19 crisis and the vaccine blame game
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Albo struggles to close election gap
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What will Barnaby Joyce do when he is told no?
Will he see his job as managing his supporters’ expectations? Or will he run an insurgency from inside the Cabinet? James Campbell asks.
Gender politics swamps Left’s new agenda
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