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What we’ve learned from Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister
This week marked a week of firsts for Downing Street.
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My ‘tentative’ pick for the next Australian PM: Jim Chalmers
Malcolm raises two questions in his article today. But for Australians, the more interesting one is who’ll be our next Prime Minister?
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Burnham’s Britain: what kind of country has the UK’s new prime minister inherited?
What is it about the UK that makes governing it so difficult at this point in time?
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What the Ancient Greeks can teach us about the current Strait of Hormuz situation
Controlling and tolling the Dardanelles was crucial to the rise of the Athenian Empire. That has parallels with – and lessons for – today.
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Polling peak: has the One Nation surge lost steam?
As Pauline Hanson drops back in the polls, we unpack what it means when reading the political tea leaves of power.
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Angus Taylor warns a One Nation government would bring an eternity of pain
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has delivered his most comprehensive attack so far on One Nation, describing it as a “column of smoke” that would, in…
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AI’s opportunities and risks front and centre on Albanese government’s agenda
Despite all the talk since the election about action to boost productivity, we need faster progress to improve poor performance. The answer may lie in…
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Calling the Coalition: my Victorian election numbers
With Victoria heading to the polls on 28 November, it’s time to put my numbers on the record.
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One Nation to face another real-time electoral test, this time in Hastie’s own seat
The contest will be closely watched for whether One Nation erodes Labor, and also for its implications for Lib frontbencher, Andrew Hastie.
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How does Australia’s migration system actually work? 5 common myths busted
Let’s unpack five common myths about migration in Australia.