Political leadership
‘Great privilege’: Morrison delivers final speech to parliament
Former prime minister Scott Morrison touched on the economy, the rise of China and religion in his final speech to parliament as he thanked his constituents in the southern Sydney seat of Cook.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Scott Morrison
On the eve of his final speech, Morrison says he wants to be like Gillard when he leaves
Leaving parliament and preparing for a US book tour, Australia’s 30th prime minister says a re-elected Donald Trump would not be a problem for Australia.
- by James Massola
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Voters don’t care about Albanese’s broken promise – but now they expect much more from him
Labor is drifting towards the unhealthy primary vote of the last election – just enough to win, not enough to feel safe. On these numbers, betting agencies will be adjusting their odds on a hung parliament.
- by David Crowe
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Coalition takes primary vote lead in RPM poll for first time since election
Voters have lifted the Coalition to its strongest position since the last federal election despite backing Labor on its overhaul of personal income tax cuts.
- by David Crowe
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Liberal Party
As Morrison leaves parliament, we should honour his legacy
Fallen Australian leaders are eventually remembered for the good, not the bad. Scott Morrison will be no different.
- by George Brandis
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Paul Keating
In power, Keating was a gift. Now, at 80, he’s a tragedy
Paul Keating’s incredible economic chutzpah supercharged Australia’s prosperity. But he has become an apologist for China, and that may poison his legacy.
- by Peter Hartcher
PMO 2.0: Can a reboot of Albanese’s office ensure victory?
A series of key appointments have been made to ensure the highest political office is match fit for an election due by May 2025.
- by James Massola
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Anthony Pratt
After Taylor Swift plays to 80,000, the PM will be off to a private Katy Perry show
Anthony Albanese will be at Taylor Swift in Sydney on Friday and then attend an exclusive performance by Katy Perry at Visy magnate Anthony Pratt’s mansion this weekend.
- by Paul Sakkal
Push to banish Sussan Ley’s rival as Alex Hawke faces expulsion attempt
Several disputes will be aired at the Liberal Party’s troubled state council this Saturday as the opposition races to settle grievances before the next election.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Queensland votes
‘Time wasted, confidence lost’: Mayor fires parting shot over Olympics
Four of south-east Queensland’s most experienced mayors are retiring at the election. One, Mark Jamieson, has given a damning critique of Olympic planning.
- by Tony Moore
The forgotten budget paper that shows Dutton is wrong on border force budget
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused Labor of cutting funding for border protection, linking this to the mainland arrival of 39 asylum seekers last week.
- by David Crowe