William McMahon
Scott Morrison’s best move would be to fade into obscurity
Former PM Scott Morrison’s wish to emulate Julia Gillard in retirement is an attempt to salvage his tattered reputation by drawing on the incredible success of her post-parliamentary career.
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- South China Sea
Will Penny Wong revive China relations or be ‘played like a trout’?
When Whitlam visited in 1971, four years before I became China correspondent, MacMahon sneered that he’d been taken for a ride. I’m sure Wong’s visit will be different.
- Yvonne Preston
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Harrowing legal system doesn’t work for victims
Readers discuss whether the legal system is fit for dealing with sexual assault claims; rising energy prices; and the voting age.
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Oligarchs cash in as we pay soaring bills
Readers discuss the rising costs of energy and how to share the windfall profits fairly.
From the Archives, 1972: Bomb scares mar federal election campaign
50 years ago, separate bomb scares disrupted election speeches by the Opposition Leader, Gough Whitlam, and the president of the ACTU, Bob Hawke. Just days earlier a smoke bomb was thrown at the prime minister, William McMahon, while on campaign.
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- Federal election
Death throes mark start of another cycle
Labor is poised to return to power undeservedly. If only there were alternatives.
- Crispin Hull
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