News
Here’s who Angus Taylor wants to manage the Australian economy
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” seat last year, to...
Articles by Michelle Grattan
News
8 things you need to know about Angus Taylor, the latest leader of the Liberal Party
Angus Taylor has all the on-paper qualifications to be opposition leader. But there are big questions over how well he...
Politics
Here’s who wants to overthrow Sussan Ley as head of the Liberal Party
Liberal Party members gathered in Melbourne for a memorial service honoring former colleague Katie Allen, but the occasion became overshadowed...
Politics
Why Sussan Ley’s Coalition is falling apart (again)
The federal Coalition was imploding on Wednesday night, with all Nationals frontbenchers, including leader David Littleproud, quitting the shadow ministry.
Markets
Budget update: Australia’s deficit set to drop by over $5 billion
Today's budget update will project a deficit of $36.8 billion for this financial year, which is $5.4 billion better than...
Politics
Why we may not know for years if Albo’s social media ban is a success
Kids now have to jump an age-gate hurdle to access certain social media sites. But is that a good idea?
Markets
Joyce throws his hat in the ring with One Nation (officially, this time)
Barnaby Joyce has finally made the jump to One Nation and will lead its New South Wales Senate ticket for...
Investing
Pollies giving ‘jobs-for-mates’ lets down the Australian people, says official inquiry report
An independent inquiry has strongly condemned the politicisation of appointments to government boards, declaring present processes have “let down the...
Markets
The odd couple: dissecting Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce’s in-office steak dinner stunt
The Senate might be thoroughly sick of Pauline Hanson’s antics – on Tuesday it suspended her for seven days over...
Markets
How long does Sussan Ley have left as leader?
Sussan Ley's leadership is under a serious spotlight as Liberals from all sides and eras sound off on her performance...