Dutton undermines Albo’s Teflon act as leaders clash on Welcome to Country
While Anthony Albanese put up his Teflon act, Peter Dutton landed punches and undermined the Labor PM’s glib talking points, writes James Morrow.
Analysis
Bolt: Albo’s weakness leaves us exposed as world prepares for war
Other countries are readying for a potential world war, unlike Labor, which has recklessly crippled our military and mocks the Coalition for promising $21 billion more for our defence.
Anger. Denial. Bargaining. It’s starting to feel a lot like the Voice
Remember the Voice campaign? First came anger, then denial, then the bargaining. Stop me if this is starting to sound familiar, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Libs use Bat signal for Howard, who achieved what Albo hasn’t
John Howard has been deployed as a one-man charm offensive for the Libs. His appearance reminds us of an incredible gain he made as PM that Anthony Albanese hasn’t nailed, writes Joe Hildebrand.
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How Peter Dutton can become Australia’s next PM
In normal times, what Peter Dutton is tasked with achieving would be impossible. But these are not normal times, argues James Morrow.
PM’s vote pledge: ‘Your choice has never been clearer’
PM Anthony Albanese has issued a pledge to Aussie voters’ saying their choice has never been clearer, as it’s about “your job, your wages, your child’s education and your Medicare”.
Albo’s bid to try and polish up his act
After a long honeymoon period gave way to a series of stumbles, Labor’s fortunes are in the balance as the PM loosens the purse strings, but will it be enough writes James Campbell.
‘We will reduce tax’: Dutton’s pledge to Aussies ‘doing it tough’
Peter Dutton has issued his first voter pledge as the election race begins, calling on Aussie voters to vote for the Coalition after “Labor’s bad decisions”.
Penbo: Massive misstep that’s doomed Dutton already
It’s very hard to see a path to victory for an opposition leader who appears to have put his efforts into wooing the wrong voters, writes David Penberthy.
Why this federal election is so important
Australian politics is chaotic and dysfunctional. This federal election is already historic before it has already begun, argues Joe Hildebrand. Here’s why.
Why Albo is planning to call the election date now
While the PM is coy about when he will visit the Governor-General, rumours are swirling. But before any Liberals say “not fair”, there’s also a whiff of payback in the timing of Labor’s strategy.
Vote now: Albo the ascendant after Dutton peaks too early
Labor has a spring in its step following an interest-rate cut and a shocking couple of months for Peter Dutton, writes Paul Williams. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Maiden: Punch-drunk Albo stumbles onto the greatest trick
It almost looks like Anthony Albanese could have channelled Muhammad Ali’s most famous moment on purpose, writes Samantha Maiden.
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