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Josh Frydenberg and Peter Dutton are the most likely candidates to become opposition leader if the Coalition loses the federal election in May.

Dutton campaign not going as party wanted, but miracles can happen: Frydenberg

Frydenberg this week left the door open to a political comeback as MPs ponder life after Peter Dutton if the opposition leader failed badly on Saturday.

  • Paul Sakkal

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James Baillieu and Corrie Perkin.

‘Sorrento is not your town’: Writers festival fallout deepens

A pointy text or two is spicing up this deepening seaside showdown over an event at a Baillieu family mansion.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest and Caroline Kennedy attend the Time 100 Gala.

Twiggy branches out with VIP plus-one at society shindig

When Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest stepped out at the Time 100 Most Influential People Gala, it wasn’t his clean-energy credentials that drew attention.

  • Stephen Brook
Frydenberg (right), pictured with moderator Cameron Stewart, also spoke at the official Sorrento Writers Festival.

Controversy at Sorrento Writers Festival as Baillieus host their own literary salon

Controversy alert at the Sorrento Writers Festival, south of Melbourne, where a private invite-only “sunset garden talk”, hosted by Josephine and James Baillieu, was the talk of the town.

  • Stephen Brook
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Petrol tax changes have been irresistible for politicians for half a century

A tax on petrol in Australia was introduced way back in 1978 … and politicians on both sides haven’t been able to leave it alone ever since.

  • Tony Wright
Former Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg said tackling antisemitism was a national responsibility.

Josh Frydenberg launches foundation to tackle antisemitism

The former treasurer’s organisation will focus on the targeting of Jewish Australians online and on university campuses.

  • Matthew Knott
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A productivity-enhancing reform agenda ought to be the focus in this year’s political campaigns.

Back to (or building) the future?

It is both ironic and appropriate that Peter Dutton has chosen to copy the New Zealand Nationals’ election slogan of “Back on track”.

Illustration by Simon Letch

Voters laboring under gutless government

Ross Gittins may well bemoan the “era of gutless government”, but perhaps he should direct his criticism to the people responsible, the electors of Australia.

Alan Yazbek, owner of Sydney restaurant Nomad and Melbourne restaurant Reine & La Rue, at the pro-Palestine rally in Sydney on Sunday.

Goldman Sachs, Mumm scrap events after restaurateur charged with displaying Nazi symbol at rally

The global banking giant and champagne brand have cut ties with Alan Yazbek after he allegedly held up a sign comparing Israel to the Nazis.

  • Melissa Cunningham and Stephen Brook
Former British prime minister Liz Truss.

Liz Truss goes to Canberra, courtesy of Peter Dutton

Despite a record of failure, the former British prime minister is a hit with some of our local politicians.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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