LGBTQ+ community deserves respect, not ridicule
For too long gay, lesbian and gender diverse people have been political fodder for conservatives, like Katherine Deves, who want to impress the religious right.
Analysis
Was Albo’s risky Bluesfest move genius or major fail?
Labor leader Anthony Albanese took a major risk going on stage at Bluesfest only to be booed by a crowd who didn’t want to hear from politicians. Was it the right move? Vote in the poll.
Two rules Albanese broke this week
With the first week of the election campaign going abysmally for the Labor Party, it’s time for Albo to show the Australian public why he should be their next PM.
Why Albo’s election campaign could be dead in days
Anthony Albanese has already used up eight of his nine lives in one week — so will he again fall flat at Wednesday’s debate?
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Shorten fails education lesson
HERE is a slam dunk example of a political leader who either deliberately misled voters or simply didn’t know the ramifications of his own policy, indeed the central policy he is campaigning on.
To dive in, or come up for air?
WITH 51 days spread before us, it’s time to take our first breather from this election campaign – sit down with a double espresso and wonder if we should take the weekend off.
The world won’t stop spinning
A FUNNY thing happened on the way to the election. Everything and nothing, writes Terry McCrann.
Please Barnaby, give us some herpes
OPINION: It is day two of the campaign and already it is boring and predictable. We desperately need some excitement courtesy of Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce – and his war on the carp.
It’s all in the future on super
IT’S going to be a long eight weeks of ever-escalating and ever-expanding spin and counter-spin, so let’s get the facts right on what the two sides are promising to do to superannuation, writes Terry McCrann.
Where the parties stand
WHAT policies do the two main parties have on each public issue? Political Reporter Peter Jean presents their respective stances.
Labor’s ‘recipe for fiscal disaster’
LABOR’S policies and costings ahead of this year’s election are predicated on 10-year time horizons. It is a recipe for fiscal disaster plain and simple.
Election issues to win (and lose) votes
AS both major parties prepare to campaign ahead of the federal election, these are the key policy battlegrounds where seats will be won — and lost.
Morrison walks Budget tightrope
BANKWEST chief economist Alan Langford delivers his verdict on the Federal Budget.
How the Budget will impact your life
THE Budget predicts just how good, or bad, your life is going to be. Finance guru David Koch breaks down what it means for your work, money and property.
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