Peter Dutton
Shrinkflation equation needs explanation
Great planning means looking at infrastructure needs well into the future and that’s what the supermarkets are doing by buying up future sites, something governments are not good at doing – future hospitals, schools, and transport corridors left out of the equation.
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Political leadership
If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing, he can kiss the election goodbye
The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up, but it has much to learn about communication.
- by Niki Savva
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Victoria Police get extra resources for anniversary protests as Allan rejects calls for new laws
Victoria Police do not have the same options as NSW Police, who have applied to court to stop a pro-Palestine demonstration planned for the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- by Cameron Houston, Broede Carmody, Kieran Rooney and Hannah Kennelly
She quit the police over COVID-19 lockdowns. Now she’s standing for election
Krystle Mitchell quit the force in a blaze of publicity. Now she is on the hustings as a libertarian candidate.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Middle East tensions
Police move to ban October 7 anniversary protests over Hezbollah flags
NSW Police have applied to shut down rallies in Sydney, as protesters say calls to ban vigils and demonstrations are a ban on free speech.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Paul Sakkal
‘Ask that question again’: Dutton rebukes ABC reporter for Hezbollah question
The opposition leader accused the national broadcaster of failing to understand why Hezbollah is listed as a terrorist organisation, in a tense exchange with a reporter.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Column 8
Family union in a league of its own
Grandson’s finals matches provide brain training for grandparents.
Hezbollah flag-waving protesters risk jail, AFP warns
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has demanded authorities check the visa status of demonstrators who waved Hezbollah flags and glorified the militant group’s slain chief Hassan Nasrallah.
- by Paul Sakkal, James Massola, Olivia Ireland and Marta Pascual Juanola
Treasury and Chalmers each doing their jobs
Surely it is better that the Treasurer makes decisions based on rigorous analysis by a qualified public service rather than setting policy on the advice or wants of interest groups? Why can’t there be a sensible debate about negative gearing before the media insists on statements ruling “in” or “out” a policy before the analysis is even completed?
Swans’ Sweet Caroline lament, the exclusive party and Katy Perry
Melbourne’s elite quickly swapped the MCG after the grand final for the private surrounds of the September Club to celebrate and commiserate. CBD was there.
- by Stephen Brook
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Political leadership
The lingering influence of Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin on Peter Dutton
Ten years after leaving office, the former prime minister and his chief of staff are still playing a role in federal Liberal Party politics – and not everyone is happy about it.
- by James Massola
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