March
University reforms get thumbs up from teals, Nationals
The ambitious 25-year plan to double the number of people with a degree has found many fans in Canberra.
- Julie Hare
December 2023
MPs drop $30m on expenses in three months
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led the pack, spending $684,665 between July and September 2022, newly released data show.
- Michael Read
May 2023
Attack Andrews at your peril, Albanese warns Liberals
Anthony Albanese has reminded the Coalition of the consequences of criticising the Victorian premier.
- Phillip Coorey
May 2022
Dutton leaves open blocking Labor climate policies
The next opposition leader said the price and reliability of energy was his key focus, amid jockeying in the Nationals over who will lead the junior Coalition party.
- Andrew Tillett
Expelled anti-abortion MP declares Liberal values ‘dead’
Expelled Victorian Liberal MP Bernie Finn has declared Liberal values “dead” after being kicked out over his controversial comments including that he was “praying” for abortion to be banned in Australia.
- Patrick Durkin
October 2021
‘Carrots, not sticks’ to drive net zero plan
Modelling commissioned by the government points to a boost in the economy and job creation, much of it concentrated in the regions.
- Phillip Coorey
June 2021
- Analysis
- Nationals
Barnaby 2.0: ‘It’s gonna be a wild ride’
While some Liberals believe Joyce could win extra seats in the regions, others fear the damage he could cause in the cities.
- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
- ADF
We’re not just saving veterans; we might be saving ourselves
Former soldiers are often traumatised by the loss of tribal identity they suffer. But that is a problem in our wider society as well.
- Tanveer Ahmed
February 2020
Coalition chaos as Joyce mounts challenge and Canavan quits
The hostilities tearing apart the Nationals reached the point of no return as Barnaby Joyce mounted his challenge to depose Michael McCormack and Matt Canavan quit cabinet.
- Phillip Coorey
January 2020
Sport Australia complained about political interference
As more evidence of the sport rorts affair emerged, Liberals believe that the disruption caused by removing Bridget McKenzie would be minimised by sharing her current roles among colleagues.
- Phillip Coorey
MPs warn of repercussions if McKenzie is dumped
Dumping Bridget McKenzie could further destabilise the Coalition, Nationals warn, as well as implicate the Prime Minister's office.
- Phillip Coorey
Helicopters and navy poised to rescue Mallacoota residents
Black Hawk helicopters and two naval ships are preparing to rescue those trapped in Mallacoota, Victoria.
- Liz Main, Hannah Wootton and Angela Macdonald-Smith
November 2019
At the Cup, camera-shyness the order of the day
Though of course, not everyone cares what shareholders or inner-city types think.
- Myriam Robin and James Thomson
