Sam Mostyn
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Why we have nothing to fear from a hung parliament
There are constitutional conventions to cover every eventuality after the election, so don’t believe the doomsayers.
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The ‘sledge-a-thon’ begins: Leaders square off on tax and Trump
Standing in the prime minister’s courtyard at 8am, Anthony Albanese implied Peter Dutton was taking a Trump-lite strategy on public service cuts.
- David Crowe
Man in 20s dies in popular Royal National Park swimming hole
The tragedy at a waterfall near a well-known hiking trail took place as new funding for Bondi’s Float to Survive campaign expands its message nationally.
- Julie Power and Penry Buckley
Thorpe’s fiery protest drowns out King’s climate change speech, angers guests
Former prime minister Tony Abbott called it “unfortunate political exhibitionism”.
- David Crowe
Barnaby Joyce has a new hat sponsor in Gina Rinehart
Australia’s richest person gifted the former deputy prime minister a new hat. The price will shock you.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Justin Hemmes takes over Sydney’s most exclusive sports club
The Merivale magnate has skipped the $20,000 membership fee and set up shop inside the exclusive Sporting Club of Sydney.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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King’s representative calls for an end to constant battle royal in parliament
As governor-general, Sam Mostyn is King Charles’ representative in Australia. But she has signalled a much broader remit.
- Shane Wright
Through the lens: The week in politics from Assange to Payman
Julian Assange’s plea deal and subsequent release dominated headlines this week, while Labor grappled with its first MP crossing the floor in 19 years. Alex Ellinghausen and James Brickwood captured it all.
- Alex Ellinghausen, James Brickwood and staff reporters
US justice flaws exposed in the Assange saga
After all the depressing world news happening it’s a ray of sunshine to hear that Assange is finally coming home.
Matt Kean’s appointment puts climate before politics
This is an important appointment by the federal government that will provide an opportunity to help all Australians.
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