The Albanese government latest budget has given fodder to those seeking to feed the disillusionment that is overtaking a growing number of Australians.
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The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a ‘disaster’ for Labor.
Tony Abbott, the Liberals’ new activist federal president, is preparing to convene meetings around the country in an effort to drum up membership and support for the struggling party. After the Newspoll…
Debate around the budget rolls on as Pauline Hanson prepares herself for centre stage.
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls ‘mild’ budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.
The controversial AUKUS pact continues to cause headaches for the government - even within its own ranks.
On the back of her party’s recent success, Pauline Hanson’s confidence is soaring - and she’s backing herself for the top job.
New Liberal federal president Tony Abbott has sought to rally the party, pitching a new direction for the Liberals.
At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Now almost three years after it was set up, the NACC continues to be rocked by internal scandals and complaints.
Andrew Hastie has become a special target for One Nation over his willingness to give evidence against Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith.
The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat last year, said his party was now ‘fighting for its existence’ – and can’t ignore the need to work with One Nation.
The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into Brereton by the NACC Inspector, and a day before he’ll appear at Senate estimates.
The flirtation by some “teals” with the idea of forming a new party is part of the major shakeup underway in our political system.
The former prime minister has been nominated unopposed.
The Albanese government has found itself on the thorny end of a social media campaign post-budget as it watches One Nation ride a wave.
The foreign minister has condemned the actions of Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir towards detainees.
The anti-discrimination expert explains what the case was about, why it’s set for an appeal – and the broader implications if the decision stands.
With his party in deep trouble, the opposition leader decided to go big in his budget reply.
The opposition leader has described the plan as ‘generational tax reform’.
The Tasmanian senator’s move to Labor bolsters the government’s numbers in the Senate – but they will still need support to pass legislation.
The opposition policy, which would hit permanent residents as well as other non-citizens, will be highly controversial.
The treasurer joined us on the podcast to defend his fifth budget, explaining the ‘new architecture’ to make future tax cuts easier ‘when the budget can afford it’.
A Coalition government would cap Net Overseas Migration at the number of new homes completed, under a further installment of the opposition’s migration policy.
The shadow treasurer plans to fight Labor’s tax changes, arguing they would increase pressure on rents and ‘kneecap’ young Australians trying to get ahead.
All working Australians will receive a permanent $250 ‘tax offset’ from next year in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget.
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