Malcolm Turnbull
McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe
Congratulations to Kate McClymont for the seminal role her thorough, principled investigations played in the apprehending of Alan Jones.
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Teena McQueen defends Alan Jones in encrypted WhatsApp group rant
Many in politics were keen to cosy up to Alan Jones when he was a powerful radio broadcaster. While most have ducked for cover, one stands by him.
- by Tony Wright
Political Sketch
Political leadership
Dutton doesn’t have an ideology, he has a personality
For all his image as a conservative dogmatist, if Peter Dutton has outward faith, it is in his own judgment, and he has used it to back abortion rights.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Editorial
Foreign relations
Rudd spoke sense about Trump. It’s a vengeful News Corp that has the explaining to do
Media campaigns can be a force for good. This one by News Corp is a disgrace.
- The Herald's View
Reconsider AUKUS, say former Labor foreign ministers
The government is insisting Kevin Rudd will stay on as Australia’s ambassador to Washington despite his past criticism of Donald Trump.
- by David Crowe
Editorial
Australian cricket
David Warner’s new captaincy shows few serve life any more
The disgraced cricketer will lead the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Political leadership
Are we heading for minority government? We could do a lot worse
You can understand Albanese’s desire for a majority government. But this is different from saying that a minority government would be bad.
- by Sean Kelly
Editorial
Robo-debt royal commission
Shameless claim of victimisation in robo-debt scandal defies credibility
Robo-debt resulted in deaths and mental anguish among thousands of welfare recipients but one of the people who shaped the policy claims she is a victim too.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Political leadership
Shorten didn’t give Labor a parting shot, he gave it a parting gift
The former party leader leaves the federal government with an astute message about how Labor can win the next election.
- by David Crowe
Labor attack ad claims Dutton won’t support WA’s $36.5b GST share
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited WA as his Labor government released an attack ad claiming Peter Dutton and the Coalition don’t support the state’s GST deal.
- by Alex Condon
CBD
CBD
Kim Williams says ABC news can be ‘tabloid’
The ABC chair faced former ABC presenter Kerry O’Brien in the unlikely setting of a holiday hot spot.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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