Tag: Anthony Albanese
Grattan on Friday: how bold will Anthony Albanese be in his ‘offer’ for a potential second term?
As it crafts its pitch, the biggest uncertainty is what sort of parliament he would likely face. If Labor is returned, would it be a majority or minority government?
View from The Hill: Albanese to walk Kokoda track and engage in some jungle diplomacy
Anthony Albanese will trek the Kokoda track on Tuesday and Wednesday, before attending the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The trek is a favourite with politicians.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese has made a statement in choosing Sam Mostyn as governor-general, but he could have been bolder
Governor-general designate Sam Mostyn would become the latest punching bag in the culture wars. But how will her Governor-Generalship compare to others past?
Zomi Frankcom is a tragic victim in the stalemated Israel-Hamas war, but don’t expect Australia’s approach to change much
The government’s rhetoric in response to the death of the Australian aid worker is stronger than we’d previously seen, but in a conflict with no clear solutions, little will change.
Federal Essential poll the worst for Labor this term; SA Labor gains Dunstan at byelection
The Coalition lead Labor 53–47, excluding undecided, in a federal Essential poll.
Why are religious discrimination laws back in the news? And where did they come from in the first place?
Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.
Will the AUKUS deal survive in the event of a Trump presidency? All signs point to yes
Amid reports of a dip in US production of nuclear submarines and concerns about the future of the agreement under Donald Trump, some have questioned the viability of AUKUS. But they need not worry.
Why have Anthony Albanese and other politicians been referred to the ICC over the Gaza war?
The war has resulted in a flurry of legal proceedings in international courts. Some cases have merit, while others are very weak.
Albanese to announce $2 billion financing facility to boost economic relations with Southeast Asia
The prime minister said ‘there is so much untapped potential’ in the region of 650 million people to the north of Australia, but ‘not unlimited time.’
Anthony Albanese rules out early election – and wishes federal terms were longer
Anthony Albanese has said there will be an early budget next year which seems to rule out a early election.
Labor’s Newspoll lead unchanged since December as 62% support stage three changes
While two-party preferred polling is steady, a majority of Australians support Labor’s changes to the stage 3 tax cuts.
Freshwater national poll holds steady at a 50--50 tie between Labor and the Coalition as Trump set for big win in Iowa caucus
The summer break hasn’t changed the Freshwater polling figures for the two major parties federally. Overseas, the former US President is in a strong position ahead of the Iowa caucus.
Labor regains lead in Newspoll after tie, but Freshwater has a 50--50 tie
Latest polling suggests Labor’s position might be improving slightly, perhaps due to increased optimism about the state of the economy.
Labor down but still has large lead in federal Resolve poll; it's close in Queensland
While the latest poll gives the Labor government a comfortable lead, this is not supported by other polls.
Labor loses four points in two Newspolls to slump to a 50--50 tie
The Labor government’s once-healthy lead has crashed since the October referendum.
