Journo brutally savaged over ‘gotcha’ question
A journalist has copped it hard in a nationally televised address after he tried to catch an Australian politician out with a tricky question.
Greens
Greens leader’s vision is a national nightmare
Adam Bandt’s speech to the National Press Club makes it clear the Greens are a grave threat to national security.
Teal independents ‘allies’: Bandt
Having gone backwards against Labor in key lower house seats in 2019 — and been superseded by teal independents in Liberal seats — the Greens are focusing on winning the balance of power in the Senate.
‘I’ll tax the rich to pay for your teeth’
Adam Bandt has proposed a Bernie Sanders-inspired $77.6bn plan to put dental care into Medicare, adding to his list of ransom demands if Anthony Albanese wins.
Greens roll dice on gambler donations
Queensland’s Greens have accepted almost $500,000 in donations from a highrolling gambler, despite pushing for a ban on political donations from the gambling industry.
Daniel backer’s $745k donations
A financial backer of former ABC journalist Zoe Daniel’s tilt as an independent in the seat of Goldstein has donated more than half a million dollars to GetUp and over $200,000 to the Greens.
Libs on the attack as Albanese stumbles
The Liberals waste no time capitalising on Anthony Albanese’s day one fumble as Labor, the Greens and One Nation also roll out ads.
Greens put price on support: coal, gas ban
A national ban on new coal and gas projects would be sought by Greens leader Adam Bandt for Labor to secure the minority party’s support in the event of a hung parliament.
‘Fake news’: Clive Palmer’s major backflip
Clive Palmer has walked back on a surprising election promise, insisting reports on his comments made on live TV were “fake news”.
Last Post: Elections, leaders, defining womanhood
We need a straight shooter, upfront intelligent leader, so when is Peta Credlin going to step up and solve the dilemma?
Who can lead our fractured country into the future?
Even though the punters are more than confused by the countless distractions of late, they are desperately looking for a winner who can lead our fractured country into the future and make us proud Australians again.
Last Post: Clive goes Green, Labor’s Elmer Fudd and 20-20 hindsight
Clive Palmer was the press club guest on Thursday. There was an audience; I am flabbergasted.
Root & branch reform
When I was six, a peppercorn tree was my best friend. Hence my years-long campaign to get trees the vote – which has succeeded!
We need practical policy, not single-issue independents
Peta Credlin nailed it beautifully. If ever there was a time for a strong federal government, it’s right now.
Writing’s on the wall: Clive ‘prefers’ Greens
‘Preference whisperer’ Glenn Druery says UAP chairman Clive Palmer has seen the ‘writing on the wall’ and is positioning for a Labor victory at the May election.
Attack on Albo drug comments ‘desperation’
Anthony Albanese has defended his record on decriminalising illicit drugs and supporting safe injecting rooms.
Sign Dom has lost control
The NSW government has been dealt a humiliating blow on the parliament floor in what’s described as a ‘clear sign the Coalition has lost its majority’.
‘F***king outraged’: MP slams protest bill
A NSW Minister has called out the Liberal government for planning to “ram through a bill” that would penalise protesters with jail time and $22,000 in fines.
Labor, Greens block ARENA expansion
Labor and the Greens have united to overturn regulations that would have allowed the renewables bank to invest in hydrogen and carbon capture.
Game is warming to Baggy Greens
No matter what happened on the last day of the Benaud-Qadir series two images will sum up Australia’s first trip to Pakistan in 24 years.
Party’s dance with Greens ‘must end’: Antic
SA Liberal senator Alex Antic has offered an eviscerating critique of his party’s failure at the state election, saying the dance with policies mimicking the Labor and the Greens ‘must end today’.
Greens push for $88bn welfare overhaul
The Greens are proposing an increase in Centrelink payments by up to $347 a week for one demographic in Australia.
Push to change Centrelink by $347 a week
There’s a major push to change Centrelink payments by up to $347 a week for one demographic in Australia.
Climate independents’ dark arts
GetUp playbook and the soft-liberal puppets of the progressive left.
A night on the Greens
The ACT Greens have a unique strategy to win a second lower house seat – free music gigs in Haig Park.
Parliament’s motley crew caused religious bill havoc
Labor, the Greens, some independents, and a handful of backbenchers have derailed years of work, leaving the government with no choice.
Climate change debate deserves better than petty politics
The Greens potentially holding the balance of power after the next federal election should be a cause for concern.
‘Termite’ Greens seek the wood on ALP
The Greens have launched their biggest ever campaign, targeting Labor’s Terri Butler, as they seek a historic seat.
Greens by a head in the Silly Season Handicap
The independents challenging Liberal MPs are, like the Greens, figures of protest and posture but their eruption in safe seats will endanger many encumbents.
Independents ‘a front for Labor, Greens’
Josh Frydenberg has slammed campaigns by high-profile independent candidates targeting Liberal MPs as a front for Labor and the Greens.
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