A PM for all Australians — unless you have a mortgage
Anthony Albanese has started the 2025 election year with furious energy and a real change in his message and strategy to address the issue of cost of living.
Dennis Shanahan
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How Julia Gillard could have helped to save the voice
Fifteen years ago, in an attempt to regain credibility over climate change, Julia Gillard made a political misjudgment. She has since admitted she made a mistake, which had ramifications for Anthony Albanese.
Kevin Andrews’ achievements went beyond length of service
Armed with deep faith, conviction and a life dedicated to public service, Kevin Andrews worked tirelessly for the community, his family and faith, even after his fateful diagnosis.
‘Loyal colleague, devoted friend’ Former Lib minister Andrews dies
Tributes are flowing in for Kevin Andrews, who held several ministerial positions in the Howard and Abbott Liberal governments, and who has died after a battle with cancer.
Albanese rolls out his election battle plan
As parliament finishes for the year and the focus shifts to the 2025 election, the big questions are: Can Albanese win? And can he lose? The answer to both questions is undoubtedly and obviously: Yes.
Chaos theory: the scheming and strategy behind this messy end
The Albanese government has 40 bills pending on the last scheduled sitting day of Parliament — but this is not a procedural failure, it is a deliberate plan.
Labor has ‘no intention’ of shutting down civilian nuclear research
Australia’s research and international co-operation on civilian nuclear energy will continue, despite Labor rejecting a request to co-operate with AUKUS partners on nuclear power.
Ex-Labor MP reveals Wong ‘dressing down’
Michael Danby has revealed he was called into Penny Wong’s office following a speech opposing an extradition treaty with China because it would ‘upset Beijing’.
Japan’s former ambassador reveals: Wong ‘called me in’ over China remarks
Shingo Yamagami claims he was summoned to Penny Wong’s office to be cautioned over public criticism of China even before Labor was elected in 2022 and she became the foreign minister.
‘Give nothing, expect everything’ approach marks PM’s disdain for Greens
Anthony Albanese has unleashed a ferocious attack designed to damage the Greens and dispel the entrenched belief Labor is on a predetermined path to minority government.
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