Photo reveals Albo’s secret weapon
A brief but telling moment during Anthony Albanese’s election campaign has revealed a major advantage for the Labor leader.
Analysis
Why Albo wants to sidestep cashless debit card questions
Anthony Albanese is known as a political street fighter, so his reluctance to be front and centre of the pensioner scare campaign is notable, writes Matthew Killoran.
Editor’s view: Perfect forum for leaders to connect with voters
Election campaigning is at its raw best when all the minders are removed from the conversation and it’s just the candidates talking directly with the voters, writes the editor.
Trailblazer of gender-bender sports
The Federal Election has become a referendum on whether to allow biologically male transgender athletes to play women’s sport. But what about biological males who play like girls, asks Joe Hildebrand.
More Stories
Labor totally out of gear
THE worst thing about Labor’s attack on negative gearing is not what it might or might not do to property prices, but the way it would seriously hurt the battler property investors, writes Terry McCrann.
Labor’s assault on the CFA attacks our soul
AUSTRALIA’S culture of volunteering is part of our social fabric but it’s under threat from a Labor Party that owes a political debt to unions, writes Tony Abbott.
Shorten’s biggest challenge yet
OPPOSITION Leader Bill Shorten officially launched Labor’s campaign today and there was a reason why it was so important.
Abbott fights back at ‘chaotic’ military claims
TONY Abbott today fought back at claims of a “chaotic” and misguided approach to military deployments during his term as prime minister, calling them “fantasy”.
Hayes: ‘I was bullied, I was tormented’
AUSSIE singer Darren Hayes has written a letter to PM Malcolm Turnbull on the issues of gay rights and marriage equality.
Turnbull isn’t inspiring — but is the safer option
LABOR’S campaign tactics and Bill Shorten’s communication skills have been razor sharp all year — but the Coalition will still retain power on July 2.
‘That’s the way things are in my house’
PEOPLE might be angry about Bill Shorten’s comments on women and childcare, but Em Rusciano says he’s bang on.
‘That’s the way things are in my house’
PEOPLE might be angry about Bill Shorten’s comments on women and childcare, but Em Rusciano says he’s bang on.
Silence golden … unless it’s Green
THE federal election being upon us, it is time for those of who live in the electorate of Melbourne to hear from Adam Bandt, writes James Campbell.
Budget just hanging on
WE have the Government campaigning on a company tax cut policy that has no hope of being implemented if it wins, writes Terry McCrann.
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