Dirty games: Lies, Teals and the art of tactical obfuscation
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese ought to be careful calling each other liars, while the Teals are becoming more known as bastions of hypocrisy than integrity writes Joe Hildebrand.
Analysis
Doom and dependency: What went wrong in Albo v Dutton showdown
The absence of petty back-and-forths between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in the ABC leaders’ debate made their differences clear, writes James Morrow.
Russia base not as scary as idea of Greens running the show
If you think the idea of the Russians having a military air base on our doorstep is scary, think about what foreign policy and defence would be like under the Greens, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Why Dutton must go in for the kill in tonight’s debate
Peter Dutton is running out of time to turn the polls around, which makes tonight’s debate all the more crucial, writes James Morrow.
More Stories
Albo should be wary of Musk’s next move
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is not afraid of trolling heads of state, as European leaders are currently finding out. It could be Anthony Albanese’s turn next, writes Julie Cross.
Sorry, PM, but snapping at the press is no way to win an election
By jumping to the conclusion of conspiracy between journalists and his political opponents, Mr Albanese showed his enduring weakness: an inability to rein in the glass jaw.
Maiden: It’s a war of words as senators fight it out
The extraordinary stoush over Fatima Payman’s citizenship sparked by Pauline Hanson resulted in chaotic scenes, writes Samantha Maiden.
Fair shake of the sauce bottle, Kevin
The question shouldn’t really be can Kevin Rudd remain Australia’s US ambassador, it’s why he ever got the job to begin with, writes David Penberthy.
Why Trump feels the love in the city trying to lock him up
New York is not a state that will decide the US election. It is, however, indicative of what could be a stunning twist in the race.
Penbo: Remember when the Greens used to be likeable?
Fast forward to 2024 and those triangular stickers now stand for something quite different from hugging trees, writes David Penberthy.
Prepare for a summer of discontent
The timing of the next federal election is likely to condemn us to an excruciatingly long unofficial campaign, sapping all the fun to Christmas and beyond, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Campbell: Why are Australians so bloody miserable?
It’s taken a Pom to point out that we are richer – much richer – even than countries we think of as our peers. But it’s not something we really grasp let alone celebrate.
Albanese has a decision to make: Keep Rudd or sack him
Kevin Rudd has eight months before the US election to find his way into Donald Trump’s good graces but – in the meantime – Anthony Albanese must weigh the probabilities.
Albanese’s initiative ‘brought tears to their eyes’
We are hearing first-hand from parents, schools, charities and community organisations about the benefits of the School Student Broadband Initiative, writes Michelle Rowland.
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