Political leadership
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
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
Latest
‘Does not invite trust’: Party leaders warned over voting war of words
A former parliamentary umpire has urged the major party leaders not to undermine an electoral system “everyone should be proud of”.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
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Greens
Labor says the Greens aren’t Bob Brown’s party any more. He disagrees
“[The Greens] don’t talk about the environment any more,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says. “They talk about some extreme agenda.”
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Why Iran’s impotence has been exposed, and Netanyahu’s the big winner
The new campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is just one part of Israel’s sweeping offensive against Iran and its proxy militias like Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis in Yemen.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Democracy
They’re tackling Coles and Woolies, but who’ll dare break up the political duopoly?
A political system of two major parties – like a corporate duopoly – can be a comfortable place, but it’s not clear that the business model is working.
- by Sean Kelly
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Peter Dutton
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
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon are different from what’s happening in Gaza. Here’s why
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has reached an exceedingly dangerous point that should compel the world to rethink its strategy of running for the hills.
- by Dan Perry
Why negative gearing has ground down every politician who tries it
A long line of treasurers, opposition leaders and prime ministers has flirted with negative gearing and capital gains tax reform.
- by Shane Wright
Perspective
Queensland votes
What an ad library tells us about the state of Queensland politics
A now-outdated promotional blitz is just a preview of the fast-moving campaign we can expect as the election draws near. What can we learn from efforts so far?
- by Matt Dennien
Opinion
Opinion
Not even MAFS could deliver the drama of the Deeming and Pesutto trial
Kim was double-crossed by John. John can’t stand Katherine. Louise wanted Moira gone, as did Matthew. And everyone’s angry with David. No, this is not Married at First Sight.
- by Annika Smethurst
Teals back tax reform despite backlash risk on negative gearing
The “teal” independents and other crossbench MPs have called for negative gearing to be on the agenda in a total rethink of tax and housing policy.
- by David Crowe
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