Malcolm Turnbull
Opinion
Political leadership
Where have all the liberal Libs gone? This is Dutton’s cue to learn from Howard
The Liberal Party, said John Howard, was a “broad church”, at its best when it embraced both its conservative and liberal traditions.
- by George Brandis
Latest
State must come clean on tunnel workers’ health
Tunnelling has and is causing great damage to the workers through compromised air quality. Would it not be reasonable, and sensible, to get this out in the open now?
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Bali Nine
‘Bring them home’: Schapelle’s mum begs mercy for ‘lovely boys’ of Bali Nine
The call came as the wife of one of the men called for the Indonesian president to “have mercy”, while it was revealed at least two former prime ministers sought their release.
- by Marissa Calligeros, James Massola, David Crowe and Michael Bachelard
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.
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
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