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Albanese stares down his own MPs over fishy captain’s call
The prime minister has again overruled Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and faced opposition from his own party over his plan to protect Tasmania’s farmed-salmon industry.
- Mike Foley and Paul Sakkal
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- Exclusive
- Monique Ryan
Monique Ryan, husband apologise after he is filmed removing Liberal sign
Videos have emerged showing other vandals slashing posters in the teal MP’s affluent electorate as part of an increasingly bitter campaign in which incidents have led to court appearances.
- Olivia Ireland and Rachael Dexter
- Exclusive
- Racism
‘Missed the mark’: Labor removes meme based on racist T-shirt
The party posted a meme reading: “This is Australia. We eat meat, we drink beer and we love Medicare,” referencing an Islamophobic T-shirt.
- James Massola
CCTV footage shows discussion on how to damage a Liberal candidate sign
Two people are caught on CCTV discussing damaging a sign supporting Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer in Kooyong, after which the sign was found slashed in half.
Nationals leader promises lower power prices within years
The Coalition had avoided making the vow after Labor was burned by its 2022 promise to drop power prices by $275.
- Olivia Ireland and Mike Foley
- Opinion
- Political leadership
The budget will reveal Labor’s level of confidence. Dutton’s already shown us his
If the treasurer surprises on the bold side, it may be a sign of panic for Labor, but the opposition leader seems to be shifting the focus of the Coalition’s campaign.
- Sean Kelly
- Opinion
- Teals
Teals must come clean before the election. Voters have a right to know
These independent MPs talk a big game about transparency, but as a political tactic, they choose not to be transparent on the most important question of all.
- George Brandis
- Opinion
- Opinion
Trump’s made rejects great again. That may be a bitter pill for PM or Dutton
Australia’s voters increasingly are anxious. The political party that can best address this compounding anxiety will win the forthcoming federal election.
- Peter Hartcher
- Editorial
- Editorial
Burning election question remains: Which side has the answers?
As we approach the campaign, the Herald believes the biggest gap in politics right now is ideas.
After two strong years, Dutton is suddenly wobbling. But there’s a way back
Peter Dutton’s worst month as opposition leader began with a fundraiser and ended with a referendum and a limp wrist.
- James Massola
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal-election-2022