Bill Shorten
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- Disability
‘No longer a problem child’: Shorten says he’s shored up NDIS beyond election
The outgoing minister has delivered parting words designed to defuse a political fight over the $47 billion program ahead of the federal election.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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Labor ministers admit Dutton marriage meme is stupid and mean
The prime minister ordered a meme mocking Dutton’s marriage be taken down, but campaign strategists say the gaffe is a warning sign ahead of the campaign.
- Olivia Ireland
Value the independent voices in parliament
Andrew Wilkie regrets signing a deal with Julia Gillard when she didn’t follow through with gambling reform and says the independents would be well advised to stay independent.
Families to keep music and art therapy funding as Shorten pauses cuts
The saga shows the sensitivity at play as the government introduces a raft of changes to bring down spending on one of its biggest expenses, forecast to cost $93 billion by 2033-34.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
Upper-class house swaps, political break-ups and media scandals: CBD looks back on 2024
This column gives thanks to the higher powers for people with big houses, in what became a mainstay for us. Even the PM seemed a little distracted by the property market.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
‘The noise is horrendous’: Neighbours call out Andy Lee’s mansion renovation
Everyone loves TV funny guy Andy Lee. Except anyone living anywhere near his massive mansion renovation, which involves a tunnel and 7.7-metre basement.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
PM absolutely denies feud as Plibersek tries to save her bill
The Greens are demanding tougher conditions if the environment protection agency is back on table in February.
- David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
- Opinion
- Tax reform
Why tax reform is the national debate we can no longer afford to avoid
The major political parties have deserted the debate stage when it comes to tax reform. But Allegra Spender is going where no non-government MP has gone before.
- Shane Wright
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Why Bill Shorten embodies the best, and worst, of Australian politics
As the former Labor leader leaves the political stage, he admits to having regrets but “too few to mention”. He should reconsider.
- Peter Hartcher
- Political sketch
- Political leadership
Shorten condemns ‘quicksand of name-calling’ in fond farewell
Even Opposition Leader Peter Dutton conceded Bill Shorten would have made a great prime minister.
- Tony Wright
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