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Nominations for the 9 May Farrer by-election are now confirmed, which means it’s time for my prediction. Twelve candidates are standing, four have a realistic chance — and my head,…
One year ago, Albanese was jubilant. He had just swept the election. But times were about to get tough. One year in, what has Albanese…
Next week’s budget will contain cutbacks to the concessional treatment of electric vehicles (EVs) that will save the government $1.7 billion over the budget period.
With next week’s Budget threatening to overshadow even the RBA’s rate decision, Treasurer Chalmers is expected to offer a golden handshake to many public servants.…
South Australia’s 2026 election has delivered its final verdict — a commanding Labor majority and a Liberal opposition under Ashton Hurn. But One Nation’s Cory…
Has One Nation reached its polling peak? That’s the intriguing question from the latest batch of polls.
If policymakers conclude the answer to fuel shortages is to simply build much larger liquid fuel reserves, they will lock Australia into a worse dependence…
The fuel crisis following the Iran conflict has dominated headlines, but supplies of fertiliser have also been devastated.
The Treasurer is floating a tax proposal that could shake the confidence of foreign investors who collectively hold close to US$5 trillion in our economy.…
A Taylor government would make conformity with Australian values legally binding for immigrants, and make non-citizens wait longer for access to the social security system.