Stench of CFMEU dealings is getting stronger for ALP
A royal commission-style inquiry is needed to investigate the behaviour of the CFMEU and its officials, and its dealings with Labor, individual politicians and their staffers.
Editorials
Trump gun support is irrational
Both candidates are as guilty as the rest of America’s political leadership, present and past, of failing to recognise the gun crisis for what it is – a terrible cancer tearing at the heart of the nation.
LNP must recall economic spirit
It is the job of the opposition to remind voters that big-spending government comes at long-term cost to the economy and all taxpayers.
Anti-resources policies risk living standards, services
Far more than the profitability of mining and energy companies is at stake from bad policies that adversely affect their operations and the viability of investments in new projects.
Action, not rhetoric, on big tech
As many of these existing deals between big tech and media are up for renewal, it is time for action by both sides of federal politics in the run-up to the election.
‘Loomer tunes’ influence a worry
Donald Trump should heed calls by Republican leaders to distance himself from the 9/11 conspiracy theorist believed to be behind his claim that immigrants are pet cats and dogs.
Tasmania sinks into the red
As well as dampening the island state’s economic prospects, the ballooning debt poses a risk to taxpayers across the nation.
Greens’ incitement has no place in democratic politics
After decades as a protest party on the political fringes, the Greens have degenerated to embracing thuggery, inciting violent law-breaking and tolerating attacks on police and police horses.
A quantum leap for taxpayers
The federal and Queensland governments’ high-risk PsiQuantum investment urgently needs proper scrutiny.
Albanese needs to work harder for bipartisanship
The priority must be to lock the Greens out of decision-making.
Support for Ukraine more urgent
Recent strategic gains Zelensky’s forces have made by advancing deep inside Russia’s Kursk region are at risk.
Spy chiefs set the record straight on Gaza dilemma
Secure borders must always be a first-order priority for government.
Evil of Hamas propaganda videos
The Palestinian cause is itself a victim of the terrorists’ savagery.
Plibersek oversteps the mark
Plibersek mine decision takes bizarre turn.
Hamas again shows true colours
The execution of six hostages demands solid support for Israel.
DNA lab failings inexcusable
The use of substandard methods resulted in rapists and murderers potentially avoiding detection and prosecution.
Government stress showing as economy starts to falter
Criticism of the RBA only tells half the story as relations with business slide.
Chalmers lashes out at rates as growth slows to a crawl
Industrial relations and other policies are harming small business.
Bad policy, nation underpowered
Business and consumers will pay dearly for years of green lawfare.
Confusing end to Pacific forum
China will gain a sense of satisfaction, no doubt, that all references to Taiwan were stripped from the official communique.
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