From the Archives, 2002: Howard recalls crack war troops
On November 20, 2002, with the threat of war looming in Iraq, Prime Minister John Howard announced the withdrawal of SAS soldiers from Afghanistan.
- by Tom Allard
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Chris Bowen: The man most likely
As the catcalls crescendo, Chris Bowen is on his feet at the despatch box and lets rip. Like a country race caller with a faulty microphone, he bellows loudly, calling out a succession of put-downs of the prime minister and his budget: Incompetent! Dishonest! Incompetent and dishonest! Fraud! No mandate! Arrogance and incompetence!
- by Tom Allard
Election 2016: Tanya Plibersek and the sleeper issue of the election campaign
Labor deputy Tanya Plibersek has pinpointed the issue gaining traction with many Australian voters – and it’s not #electionrat.
- by Tom Allard
Election 2016: Tanya Plibersek slams 'false' Greens foreign policy
Labor's deputy leader - under threat in her own seat - lets fly at the Greens.
- by Tom Allard
Budget 2016: government abolishes carbon tax compensation in hidden budget sting
Scott Morrison told reporters the government had kept faith with voters by grandfathering the changes but tough decisions were required.
- by Tom Allard
Budget 2016: Government skews 'prudent' tax cuts to higher income earners
The federal government has skewed cuts in personal income tax rates to higher income earners.
- by Tom Allard
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East Timor's Xanana Gusmao says small nations angry with Australia, and will put bid for UN seat in peril
East Timor independence hero says refusal to deal on sea border hurts Australia's reputation.
- by Tom Allard
Threat to Bali nine's Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's legacy upsets families
On the anniversary of the executions of the Bali Nine, family's grief is compounded
- by Tom Allard
East Timor takes Australia to UN over sea border
Frustrated by Australia's refusal to negotiate over a sea boundary, East Timor has called in the UN.
- by Tom Allard
No more zingers: Shorten finds his voice at last
The "zingers" have dried up. The awkward singsong cadence is vanishing. Bill Shorten has employed a voice coach as he hones his communication skills for the election.
- by Tom Allard
ASIS chief Nick Warner slammed over East Timor spy scandal
The chief of our foreign spy agency, Nick Warner, is embroiled in scandal over bugging of oil treaty talks
- by Tom Allard
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