Homemade subs may give Australians a sinking feeling
The value of Christopher Pyne’s legacy won’t be clear until long after he’s sailed into the sunset.
Opinion
We are growing while there are more in work and living standards are rising
It’s more important than ever not to risk Labor’s harmful plans.
Our unproductive approach to growth
Policymakers should pivot away from their immigration fixation.
European renewal needs to come from a common strength world commentary
Never, since World War II, has Europe been as essential. Yet never has Europe been in so much danger, says French President Emmanuel Macron.
Contest over who has best plan to grow the economy
Election must be fought on issues of reform and prosperity.
Daley’s own goal on stadiums
Governments cannot ignore the value of sporting facilities.
The fairytale of uninterrupted gains
The national accounts figures were not what the government wanted. They showed a picture of a sluggish economy.
Public sector expansion is taxing households
Household consumption is showing little growth and business investment and spending on housing construction are both falling.
The sporting world seems to be transfixed by the debate on transgender athletes
Sense and nonsense aplenty on the right of men to become women and beat them at sport.
huffing and puffing his way to the poll
The exodus from the Coalition frontbench detracts from the PM’s scare campaigns on border protection and the economy.
Two-speed NBN will fail to meet its targets
A “multi-technology mess” means the NBN will fall short of its basic benchmark in delivering fast internet speeds evenly across Australia.
What we’ve got here is failure to communicate
NSW Premier was bold to build two stadiums at once. But a bigger blunder followed — and it may result in an election loss.
Ex-soldier begins political battle
The former soldier contesting the critical seat of Stirling for the Liberal Party says he’s preparing for a challenge like no other.
A tale of two campaigns
The NSW poll may not offer any insight federally. If the end is coming for the Morrison government, wider factors are in play.
Gladys has grounds for concern
Sure, Labor leader Michael Daley stuffed up his attack on Alan Jones, but it keeps alive a poisonous issue for the Premier.
Chinese stimulus helped boost our resource prices
Beijing’s measures to achieve growth targets should support demand for Australia’s export commodities in the short term.
Coalition’s overdue affirmative reaction is simply too little, too late
The Liberals are belatedly conceding they do indeed have a problem with women.
‘Loyal wingmen’ a game-changer
Australia’s ambitions as a player in defence development take flight with plans for a new unmanned combat system.
Activists on a slow march through the institutions
Unions are flexing their muscle via industry super fund links.
Hold tech titans accountable
Digital regulation must catch up with current technology.
A high-profile human rights lawyer puts his hand up for a crack at being a Greens MP
Julian Burnside doesn’t want to know about the dark side of the Greens he wants to represent.
Give us a ticket to ride
Overseas success of high-speed rail suggests it’s ideal for our east coast.
Labor knows jakarta trade deal is vital for us
The signing of the free trade agreement will liberate our relationship.
Dogged pursuit of President may be a double-edged sword
They’ve begun their most aggressive investigation yet into Trump, but Democrats remain divided about trying to impeach him.
forget the grandstanding, just look after us shareholders
Too many super funds and CEOs want to hijack business with their virtue-signalling.
Jones ‘sacking’ may win as many fans as it loses votes
The Labor leader’s announcement alienated a powerful Sydney broadcaster but brought the stadiums issue back to the forefront.
Hopeful’s views on granting asylum at odds with the party
The candidate Julie Bishop hopes will replace her has said refugees in offshore detention should be welcomed to Australia.
The Libs’ claytons ‘quota girl’
Newly promoted minister Linda Reynolds is a member of the PM’s unofficial quota policy. She just doesn’t know it yet.
Daley throws a calculated punch
Michael Daley’s fight with Alan Jones would probably have finished him if he was Liberal. But as Labor leader, it could win him as many fans as it loses him votes.
Law Lifts bar on human Rights
Queensland’s new Human Rights Act is a model for how other states can serve their communities.
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