Light and dark in leaders’ Xmas messages
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have delivered starkly contrasting Christmas messages, highlighting the complexities of 2022 | WATCH
Peter Dutton
Liberals dodge descent into deeper self-harm
The worry of senior Liberals is that the party across half the nation is not fit for purpose.
Social media giants told to cut off online evil
Peter Dutton has launched a scathing attack on social media companies after the emergence of a chilling online video posted by the Wieambilla killers.
PM’s five moving words for slain neighbour
Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the three people killed in Monday’s horrific attack as Peter Dutton held back tears.
Albanese leading Soviet-style policy: Santos
The energy giant has slammed the federal government for its nationalisation energy scheme which was pushed through to cut prices.
Enough talk, Australia’s strategic reality calls for weapons, lots of them
Sooner or later strategy has to turn into deliverable stuff: not just boots on the ground but boats, bases, builders, bombs and bullets – all the things Australia lacks after a decade and a half of policy drift.
What our leaders are reading this summer
For more than a decade Troy Bramston has asked politicians about their reading choices. As ever, their selections are revealing. What will Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and other senior figures read over the break?
‘Bad man’: Dutton’s hilarious Christmas gift
Ahead of the last sitting day of the year, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton put a lot of thought into a Christmas gift for a political rival.
Dutton demands voice detail, while Wyatt says he already has it
Peter Dutton has used a major speech to demand more detail, as Ken Wyatt says he provided it to cabinet while in government.
Voter demographics spell disaster for Liberal Party
If recent hardening trends at state and federal elections continue, the Liberal Party cannot win. It is just that simple.
Morrison censure is payback: Dutton
Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of using a censure motion against Scott Morrison as ‘payback’.
LNP pushing for united no to voice
Peter Dutton is under growing internal pressure to bind MPs to a united no position rather than allowing a conscience vote.
Federal Libs left soul-searching
The magnitude of the Liberal brand reconstruction is now evident for Peter Dutton. The Victorian loss has reinforced the reality that he has his work cut out for him.
Get off decision fence, Dutton told
Labor’s special envoy on reconciliation, Pat Dodson, has urged Peter Dutton to make a decision on whether the opposition will support a referendum to put an Indigenous voice in the constitution.
‘Deserves to go’: Dan smashed as vote looms
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been smashed by a senior federal politician ahead of Saturday’s state election.
Albo cracks it over ‘offensive’ question
Anthony Albanese has fired back at Peter Dutton over a question he claimed was “offensive”.
Dutton airs caution on Indigenous voice
Peter Dutton says the Coalition is undecided about the voice to parliament and that his focus is on achieving a royal commission into the abuse of Indigenous children in the Northern Territory.
Chilling warning as power prices spike
The PM is risking a “perfect storm” of economic destruction for Australian families if he doesn’t take drastic action soon, Peter Dutton has warned.
Hex and the city: urban curse preys on Dutton
The Liberal leader’s biggest challenge is positioning his party as a viable alternative government to the largest swathe of voters: those in metropolitan areas. That means taking on the teals.
‘Don’t go there’: PM warned on new tax
Anthony Albanese’s plans to put a new tax on gas and thermal coal faces a firestorm from industry, a political fight from Peter Dutton and warnings from trading partners.
Jihadi families must be monitored
Some people will find the humanitarian arguments on the issue compelling. But Ms O’Neil says domestic security is her consideration.
Anti-Lib rants by agency frontman
The Australian Energy Regulator’s new public spokesman’s anti-Coalition Facebook posts have prompted the opposition to question the agency’s impartiality.
PM ‘playing politics’ with ISIS brides
Anthony Albanese has been accused of playing politics with national security over a decision regarding the repatriated “ISIS brides”.
‘Silly’: McGowan slams NSW gas proposal
WA Premier Mark McGowan has rejected the NSW Treasurer’s plan, suggesting the eastern state should look to implement its own gas reserve policy.
Baseload power policy looms as the key for Dutton
The task of limiting the Albanese government to one term is herculean, but the budget reply speech highlighted the Opposition leader’s values as well as Labor’s weaknesses.
Starting a long way behind, Dutton is shaping his strategy
The Opposition Leader is anxious to both defend the Liberal record in office but signal what makes him different from Scott Morrison.
Independents cast doubt on IR bill deadline
Jacqui Lambie has joined fellow crossbencher David Pocock in holding back on support for the industrial relations bill, but Tony Burke is reluctant to delay it.
Dutton claws back ground on Albanese
Anthony Albanese’s commanding lead over Peter Dutton as preferred prime minister has fallen despite popular support for the Labor government lifting to a post-election high.
Budget week sets markers for political battle ahead
Energy, industrial relations and social spending are major problems.
‘Dutton will lead us from Labor’s dark tunnel’
Readers have their say on the Opposition Leader’s line in the sand, Jacinda Ardern’s five-year plan and Prince Harry’s tell-all tome.
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