Politics
Sussan Ley’s Libs thumb their noses at voters they needed to win
Net zero resonates with young voters, women, urban dwellers and those in teal electorates, whether or not it is pie...
Articles by Michelle Grattan
Politics
Can the return of Josh Frydenberg save the Liberals?
Given the Liberals are looking at two terms in opposition at a minimum, one interesting question is whether a return...
Politics
Dead woman walking: can Sussan Ley survive Liberal’s strife?
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is looking like a dead woman walking as she vows this morning to defend her leadership.
Politics
Nationals dump ‘net zero’ climate commitment, putting Ley’s Liberals under pressure
Once again, the Nationals have got out in front of the Liberals on a key issue, this time net zero,...
Politics
Jobs for mates: Albanese and his govt haven’t walked the talk on integrity
A revolt in Parliament this week over 'jobs for mates' highlights the Albanese government's concerning penchant for secrecy.
Politics
Albo’s a hit, but should Rudd hit the bricks? The Liberals can’t decide
The Liberals’ ability to find things to fight about among themselves has no bounds. Now they are squabbling over Kevin...
Politics
Sussan Ley’s Liberals promise tax cuts for the next election
Opposition leader Sussan Ley will commit the opposition to taking a plan to cut personal income tax to the election...
Markets
Barnaby Joyce may leave The Nationals to lead One Nation
Joyce is known to have been having talks with Pauline Hanson for some time, but hasn’t confirmed he will join...
Politics
Liberal frontbencher rebukes his own party: stop the ‘mass public therapy session’
Victorian Liberal senator James Paterson has, figuratively speaking, taken his Liberal colleagues by the scruffs of their necks and given...
Markets
A Hastie exit: Sussan Ley reshuffles her cabinet (again) as bad polls take toll
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has appointed Tasmanian conservative Jonathon (Jonno) Duniam to replace Andrew Hastie in the high profile frontbench...