What lies beneath: voters’ voice of simmering resentment with the main parties
It’s not just the Greens and teal Climate 200 independents eating away at the Labor and Liberal vote – but also a threat from new players and a revival of some old ones.
Greens
Greens’ surprise move after Anzac furore
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have taken a break from full-on election campaigning on Good Friday, while Adam Bandt has different plans.
Labor accused of failing ‘transparency test’ on Indonesia
The Coalition has accused Labor of failing ‘its own transparency test’, saying the government had failed to brief the Coalition on whether Russia had made a request to Indonesia to station military aircraft 1300km from Darwin.
Labor MP’s Greens preference a betrayal for Jews
No one has cuddled up to the Jews quite like Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite, which is why it was quite a shock when he preferenced Greens candidate Keiron Brown in the upcoming election.
Greens plan doubles paid parental leave
The Greens are urging female voters to help the minor party gain the balance of power in the next term of parliament by promising $7.7bn to double paid parental leave.
Bandt not so vocal when he’s asked the questions
Adam Bandt wants the major parties to be subjected to scrutiny, but the Greens leader can’t cop the same treatment.
Party’s over for the Greens’ Anzac Day rave
Politics in the pub is one thing, a five hour dance party on Anzac Day is another. As the Greens have learnt by cancelling their planned rave fundraiser on our nation’s most solemn day.
‘Lost for words’: Backlash over Greens rave
The WA Greens have come under fire for advertising a dance party fundraiser to be held on Anzac Day, leading to a sudden update on the planned rave.
Plibersek silent on portfolio, says air kiss fuss ‘dumb stuff’; Greens back down on Anzac Day rave
Tanya Plibersek says she’s focused on winning the election not keeping her portfolio after the PM said she’d remain in cabinet. She also blasted reporters over coverage of the pair’s awkward greeting; The Greens have rescheduled an Anzac Day rave.
Greens in turbo-charged blitz to sandbag their seats
Adam Bandt will this week embark on a blitz of the Brisbane seats won by the Greens in 2022, with the party set to make a flurry of multibillion-dollar announcements.
Greens in bed with anti-Israel protesters
A University of Sydney pro-Palestine encampment leader has been selected by the Greens to run for the Senate.
Greens put $46.5bn free uni proposal to Labor
The Greens will push Labor to sign up to a $46.5bn cash splurge on free university and TAFE in the event of a hung parliament, amid warnings a post-election deal between the two parties will lead to higher deficits.
Greens don’t deserve a free ride back into parliament
Labor MP Josh Burns was spot-on when he recently said voters should deny preferences to the Greens. It’s about time Labor joined the Coalition in taking a stand.
At risk Greens MPs make teal-tinged ‘strong independent’ pitch
The three Greens MPs trying to fend off major party attacks to hold on to Brisbane electorates are pitching themselves as a ‘strong independent voice in parliament’.
Sex work change could allow infants in brothels
A radical push to decriminalise sex work in one state would allow infants up to the age of 18 months to be in brothels.
‘Dangerous’: Fears for new sex work reforms
A radical push to decriminalise sex work in one state could expose children to the controversial industry.
Price wants to ‘make Australia great again’, denies ode to Trump
The Coalition’s efficiency and Indigenous Australians spokeswoman took centrestage on the campaign in Perth today but said use of the US president’s slogan was accidental; bemused Labor strategists use video for campaign.
Preference call puts pressure on Labor
The Albanese government is facing pressure to deny Greens preferences with open tickets throughout the country.
Doorknock duel: Greens firebrand fights to hold key seat
Outspoken Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather should be as safe as houses in his Brisbane seat of Griffith. He’s not.
Albanese heaps praise on WA resources’ support of national economy
Anthony Albanese says Western Australia’s resources sector is a wealth creator for the economy during a visit to a Pilbara iron-ore port and Rio Tinto’s $10bn in taxes and royalties a year help pay for health and education. Peter Dutton has also been in WA today promoting his plan to cut motorists’ costs.
Australian public needs to be clear on Greens preferencing
The Australian is right to continue reminding us of the dangers posed by voting for the Greens.
Coalition focuses on Labor-Greens ‘unholy alliance’
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has urged Labor to preference the ‘most dangerous’ Greens last on their how-to-vote cards.
Aldi urged to open in last Aussie state
The Greens have unveiled a $30m election pitch to lure discount retailers such as Aldi to Australia’s smallest state.
New plan to lower Aussies’ power bills
A new plan to lower power bills for millions of Aussies who have been forgotten in a scheme to provide cheaper home batteries will be launched by the Greens.
Greens agenda to demolish mum-and-dad investors
Moral values of Adam Bandt’s team are anathema to good people.
Labor ‘must work with Greens to govern’: Bandt
Adam Bandt says he would be ‘astounded’ if Anthony Albanese refused to do a deal or work co-operatively with the Greens in minority government.
‘Who can you trust?’: Taylor, Chalmers trade barbs in Treasurers’ debate
Jim Chalmers warns of ‘cuts and chaos’ as Angus Taylor says Australians have gone backwards under Labor.
‘Play well’: Bandt’s power threat to Albo
Greens leader Adam Bandt says Anthony Albanese will have to ‘play well’ with others in a hung parliament, as he pushes his party’s hard-left wishlist.
Bandt’s repugnant views exposed
The Australian Greens’ grotesque tolerance of Hamas defies logic. Voters leaning towards supporting them, including idealistic young people, need to look closely at the ghastly, warped morality.
Bandt’s ransom note to PM: axe capital gains, property tax breaks
Adam Bandt will also demand a blanket freeze on rent increases in return for the Greens’ support in a hung parliament during a National Press Club speech on Wednesday.
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