This Month
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
Delay to environment reforms shows what WA wants, WA gets
The decision to delay reform of federal environmental laws underscores the stranglehold the resources states have on the next election.
Legitimate to question Higgins’ $2.4m compo: Liberals
The opposition says it is legitimate to question Brittany Higgins’ payout given Justice Michael Lee found there was no political cover-up of her rape.
PM slammed for labelling Gary Banks a flat earther
Anthony Albanese hit back at criticism of the Made in Australia policy, but economists say many share the concerns of former productivity commissioner Gary Banks.
Climate 200 targets 20 more seats including Dutton’s
Bradfield in northern Sydney, held by Liberal shadow minister Paul Fletcher, tops the teal movement’s list. It is also eyeing Peter Dutton’s seat, Dickson.
‘Take a chill pill’: Graeme Samuel urges calm on environment law delay
Former competition tsar Graeme Samuel has urged conservation groups to “take a chill pill”, and for miners to stop talking “rubbish” on plans to overhaul federal environment laws.
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Albanese adds $585m to Australia-made drive
The prime minister is travelling to Queensland to announce two critical minerals projects as part of his Made in Australia push.
Environment revamp on hold after WA alarm
The Albanese government has delayed indefinitely the overhaul of laws designed to protect the environment after lobbying from WA Premier Roger Cook.
Israel pushes Australia on Iran, says ‘extreme measures’ required
Israel is insisting Australia designates the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp a terrorist organisation, and sanctions any party that supports its proxies.
- Exclusive
- Federal election
No majority support for four-year federal terms: poll
More voters believe four-year terms will deliver better government, but they also like being able to change governments more often.
- Updated
Labor resumes decline, marked down on key issues
The Albanese government has again lost its lead over the Coalition as voters mark it down over its handling of key issues.
Treasurer hints at investment allowance tax breaks
Jim Chalmers has flagged a type of business investment allowance to drive capital towards green energy and advanced manufacturing projects.
Israel repels Iran’s drone, missile attack
Israel vowed victory against its enemies on Sunday after thwarting Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israeli soil that threatened to push the Middle East into a regional war and upend global markets.
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- Exclusive
- Federal budget
PM’s Made in Australia green plan a ‘slippery slope’
Former Productivity Commission heads back Danielle Wood’s concerns that the government’s proposal needs clearly defined objectives and exit strategies.
Wong joins world calls for restraint from Iran
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a US-led push urging Tehran not to attack Israel.
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
Political point-scoring blinkers everyone’s approach to Gaza
Anthony Albanese is right to say the impact Australia can have on the behaviour of either side of the conflict is “limited”. But that has long ceased being the point.
PM’s Made in Australia plan risks forever subsidies
The government’s hand-picked Productivity Commission chair says the Future Made in Australia Act risks creating a class of businesses reliant on subsidies.
Protection is the ‘new competition’
Anthony Albanese will declare the free market can no longer be relied upon and Australia needs “sharper elbows” to safeguard sovereignty and the national interest.
- Opinion
- Federal budget
Albanese’s Made in Australia Act is a vision thing
The PM’s announcement is ultimately about establishing a narrative that ropes together the twin imperatives of economic and national security.
Wong’s Palestinian statehood call provokes backlash
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says a two-state solution is needed as a pathway to a lasting peace, and criticised the actions of both Israel and Hamas.
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Inflation still a budget concern: Albanese
The prime minister has further dampened the hopes of those looking for welfare increases and other budget handouts.