Federal budget
Albanese started his prime ministership on a high. Then in one month, things started to unravel
A record-breaking election and one month that changed it all: we recap the highs and lows of the 47th parliament.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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- Editorial
- Australia votes
We’re prepared for election of small targets, which is deeply disappointing
Australians deserve better than the kind of visionless politics being dished up by the major parties.
- The Age's View
- Opinion
- Australia votes
As we head to an election, does either party care about retirees?
The budget and budget reply were clearly targeted at families and younger workers, with little more than crumbs offered to midlife and older Australians.
- Bec Wilson
Albanese to call election date of May 3 first thing this morning
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton moved on Thursday night to intensify the contest over households’ budgets with a pledge to drive down the cost of energy by ramping up gas supplies.
- David Crowe, James Massola and Paul Sakkal
- Opinion
- Income tax
Labor’s deficits aren’t that bad. But don’t let tax cuts distract you
The budget sweetener has doubled as a distraction from something the government would rather not talk about.
- Millie Muroi
- Analysis
- Australia votes
In 126 words, Dutton made it clear only one thing was wrong with Australia
When the opposition leader looked back at three years of Albanese, he saw Australian carnage.
- James Massola
Dutton promises you’ll save $14 a week on fuel. The real number is less than half that
The Coalition’s election pitch is aimed squarely at outer suburban voters. But what does it mean for everyone else?
- Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
- Exclusive
- Australia votes
Albanese planning to call election for May 3 on Friday
Calling the election on Friday morning would steal attention from news coverage of Dutton’s Thursday night budget reply speech.
- James Massola and Paul Sakkal
- Political sketch
- Australia votes
Petrol tax changes have been irresistible for politicians for half a century
A tax on petrol in Australia was introduced way back in 1978 … and politicians on both sides haven’t been able to leave it alone ever since.
- Tony Wright
- Opinion
- Australia votes
Albo, you’re delulu and I have no solulu
Politicians do not need to be simultaneously fluent in talk tactics and TikTok. So why do they insist on trying?
- Michelle Cazzulino
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