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Political leadership
‘I’ve evolved from factional operative’: Shorten says retirement is not retreat
Bill Shorten, for six years leader of the Labor Party before being denied the nation’s leadership, muses about life in politics and his future in academia.
- by Tony Wright
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China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot
Ross Gittins is spot on when he suggests that China would enjoy usurping the US in the move to renewables.
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
Rinehart’s hearty applause for Trump is so dispiriting
Gina Rinehart’s unbridled endorsement of Donald Trump’s agenda is depressing.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
What haunted Gillard stalks Harris, and it’s not just sexism
Julia Gillard confronted unfair criticism throughout her prime ministership. Now a similar strain of judgment is being attached to Kamala Harris.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
Women in Leadership
Kamala gave me hope, but could a woman of colour really lead Australia?
Look at what’s happened to Australian women of colour with political ambitions. It’s dispiriting, but we must live in hope.
- by Satara Uthayakumaran
Triumph and tragedy: A front-page view of history
As The Age celebrates 170 years, we look back on some of the most notable major events featuring on our front pages over the decades.
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
Opinion
Disability
The best thing our pollies have done in decades is also the worst
With the coming departure from politics of Bill Shorten, it’s time to talk about his former bouncing baby, and now obese adult.
- by Ross Gittins
A Kevin Rudd moment for the Libs? State party members not happy at candidate swap
Turns out the Liberals in Victoria have found an entirely new way to tear themselves apart.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Julia Gillard on the vote that has reshaped parliament for 30 years
Some votes can be passed with murmurs of assent, and some with shouts of dismay. Three decades ago, a historic vote at the Labor National Conference was met with joy and dancing.
- by David Crowe
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