Adam Bandt
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Building Bad
Sparkies union plans Greens donation as ACTU legend issues unity plea
“I think unity is one of the most important things … you’ve got to sit down and talk with them to take them back,” former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty said.
- by Olivia Ireland and Nick Bonyhady
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For better or adverse, Labor needs to toughen up
There is a parallel between the Albanese government and Joe Biden’s tenure. Both have been reasonably successful in policy delivery but their “nice” demeanour has been overshadowed by a forceful, divisive and ultimately dominating opposition.
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Greens
The Greens sent an attack dog to savage Labor. But did it dig up the wrong dirt?
The Greens present a genuine threat to the Albanese government, but a misstep this week may pose a bigger risk to themselves.
- by David Crowe
Greens to target five key Labor seats as Bandt backs Max over CFMEU protest
Greens leader Adam Bandt wants to take five key seats from Labor at the federal election – and gaining the loyalty of the union movement is part of his plan.
- by David Crowe and Olivia Ireland
Adam Bandt pledges to supersize corporate taxes
To sweeten the deal, the Greens say much of the revenue would pay for cost-of-living measures, such as including dental cover in Medicare.
- by James Massola
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dutton is placing all his bets on an issue not crucial to voters
The Middle East has become new and ugly territory for Australian politics, but the engaged minority’s focus is no guide to how it will play out for the disengaged majority at the ballot box.
- by David Crowe
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Building Bad
Setka the puppet master: Labor’s new hit on the Greens
Labor is threatening the Greens with a social media offensive in marginal seats that paints MPs as puppets of disgraced CFMEU boss John Setka unless its bill is passed.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Greens pick Palestinian protest leader to take on Labor in key seat
Leader Adam Bandt pledged a “huge, people-powered campaign” in seats where the party hopes its pro-Palestine stance will get it over the line.
- by Paul Sakkal
Law forcing CFMEU into administration faces delay after Coalition calls for inquiry
Coalition workplace spokeswoman Michaelia Cash has called for an inquiry into the legislation having last week called for the CFMEU to be deregistered.
- by Olivia Ireland
Sydney’s tolls debacle is driving us to distraction
If Sydneysiders were like Parisians, we would be taking to the streets this weekend to demand the government rectify the motorway and tolling systems that bedevil motorists all over the city.
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Political leadership
‘New low’: Bandt claims PM politicised Trump shooting
The Greens leader says Anthony Albanese’s weekend warning that pro-Palestine demonstrations at Labor MPs’ offices could escalate was “an outrageous and cynical move”.
- by Paul Sakkal
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