Tag: Peter Dutton
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.
Grattan on Friday: Like Peter Dutton, John Gorton once had a nuclear plan. It didn’t end well
Like former Liberal prime minister John Gorton, Peter Dutton has become as convinced as his predecessor about the nuclear path. But can Dutton succeed where Gorton failed?
View from The Hill: Peter Dutton talks up nuclear replacements for coal-fired generators
Peter Dutton’s minor cabinet reshuffle, paired with the announcement of his nuclear energy policy, makes it hard to decide whether Peter Dutton is a gambler at heart or ultra-cautious.
Grattan on Friday: Morrison’s departure will help Liberals ‘move on’ but Nationals can’t ‘move on’ until Barnaby does
For the Liberals, Morrison’s departure is a significant symbolic “moving on” moment. But how does the coalitions new talent stack up and what should be done with the old guard?
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.
Federal Labor barely ahead in latest polls; Victorian Labor takes a hit but holds Mulgrave at byelection
The Labor Party continues the poll slide it has experienced since the failed Voice referendum in October.
Grattan on Friday: A government in a big hurry gives opposition some wins on ex-detainees
The High Court isn’t usually front and centre in politics. But when it is, it can land unexpected punches that throw governments off balance.
Labor still far ahead in Resolve poll, in contrast to other recent polls
Labor still leads on two-party preferred, but is feeling the strain as cost of living pressures take hold.
Albanese and Labor slump to worst position in Newspoll since 2022 election
The slumping polls show how damaging the heavy defeat of the Voice referendum and continuing cost of living pressures have been to the prime minister and Labor.
Cabinet Minister Ed Husic says Palestinians are being 'collectively punished' for Hamas' barbarism
As the Middle East crisis risks raising tensions within Labor, which has a divided feelings about Palestine, Husic sought to tread a careful line, while emphasising the mounting toll of Palestinian victims
How did the media perform on the Voice referendum? Let's talk about truth-telling and impartiality
The “he said/she said” reporting of yesteryear no longer serves a democratic purpose. Media must do better at calling out lies and misinformation.
