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,...
Articles by Michelle Grattan
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...
Politics
Jim Chalmers unveils major retreat on controversial superannuation changes
The Albanese government has finally announced a major retreat on its proposed controversial superannuation changes. Here's what it means for...
Politics
Liberal rebel Andrew Hastie quits Sussan Ley’s shadow cabinet over immigration
Andrew Hastie has quit the shadow cabinet, declaring he could not serve there because Sussan Ley had told him he...
Politics
Albo wants more MPs in Parliament. Here’s why that makes sense
Should we have more federal politicians? One can anticipate the knee-jerk response from many sceptical voters. Special Minister of State...