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Federal politicsComments‘Gravy Day’, PM links Paul Kelly song to Bali 9 release

Anthony Albanese has drawn inspiration from a classic Paul Kelly Christmas song while justifying the return home of the remaining Bali 9 drug smugglers in time for the festive season.

Katina Curtis

The Nightly Maybe we are misjudging the Anthony Albanese era

THE FRONT DORE: Many people feel this column is too harsh on Anthony Albanese. Maybe Albo’s critics have been getting it wrong. What if we were to look at him through the eyes of his super fans.

Christopher Dore

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Politicians need both style and substance in their toolkits

Too far towards style-only and you fall into #scottyfrommarketing territory. Too far the other way and people feel abandoned no matter what practical actions leaders are taking.

Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsLabor pitch to parents with three-day childcare guarantee

Labor is making a fresh election pitch to the parents of 1.4 million children in childcare with a promise to guarantee three days of care to everyone eligible for subsidies.

Katina Curtis

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How a tennis match derailed Anthony Albanese

A terse reception was perhaps always likely, but delaying the political pain only made it worse. And it derailed what should have been an easy photo opp in Perth. 

Jessica Page

Jessica Page

Federal PoliticsCommentsCourt out: PM plays tennis in WA as Jewish community reels

Pictures have emerged of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese playing tennis in one of Perth’s ritziest suburbs, as Australia’s Jewish community was dealing with the fallout from the Melbourne synagogue firebombing.

Dylan Caporn

Federal politicsCommentsPM, Dutton label synagogue firebomb attack ‘terrorism’

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have labelled the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue a terrorist attack ahead of police agencies meeting to determine the technical designation.

Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsCash talks ‘complete rubbish’ on production tax credit claim

Ministers have accused Michaelia Cash of lying and fear-mongering about production tax credit legislation by claiming companies must strike union deals to get the incentive.

Katina Curtis

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Warren PearceComments
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Albo needs to kill off Nature Positive and consult properly

If the Prime Minsiter wants legislation that is good for the environment and good for business, then sit down with those most impacted.

Warren Pearce

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Albanese’s $1.5 million promise to save Sculpture by the Sea

Anthony Albanese is swooping into WA with a cheque to revive the Sculpture by the Sea for its 20th anniversary as he arrives for a three-day visit to Perth.

Katina Curtis

state politicsCommentsPremiumPremier’s election date request: Over to Albanese

Pressure is mounting on Anthony Albanese to set an election date or rule out a clash with WA’s State poll after the Opposition accused him of ‘evading’ the question.

Jessica Page

The NightlyHere’s another reason why Albo is not a good leader

BEN HARVEY: Leaders only get so much political capital. Why is Anthony Albanese spending his on a group of heroin-trafficking morons?

Ben Harvey

The NightlyAlbo’s in for a tough summer to turn his poll plight around

ELLEN RANSLEY: The PM took a metaphorical bow on Friday morning after defeating his legislative logjam at the 11th hour. But all the major players are already looking ahead to the 2025 poll.

Ellen Ransley

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The $13.7bn reason Albo might hold off on early election

Anthony Albanese will sharpen his attacks on the Coalition’s opposition to production tax credits for critical minerals as part of a pre-election pitch in Perth.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Federal politicsCommentsHigh stakes end to Parliament locks in legacy without debate

A world-first ban on children using social media, draconian deportation powers for non-citizens, new housing measures and an overhaul of the Reserve Bank are among dozens of bills rammed through the Senate.

Katina Curtis, Dan Jervis-Bardy, Ellen Ransley and Nicola Smith

EDITORIALAnthony Albanese shows sense in heeding WA’s warnings

Thankfully, when Premier Roger Cook called to relay his State’s significant concerns about the Federal Government’s proposed environmental protection agency, the Prime Minister listened, and acted. 

Editorial

Federal politicsCommentsAlbo’s vow to ‘leave nothing on the field’ ahead of election

Political leaders are honing their attacks in the final days of Parliament as speculation mounts that MPs won’t return to Canberra as scheduled in February.

Katina Curtis

NewsCommentsAlbanese’s vow after Australian teens tragically die in Laos

Australian authorities are doing everything they can to help with the investigation into the suspected fatal methanol poisoning of two Melbourne teens.

Aisling Brennan

Federal politicsCommentsAlbanese Government dumps controversial misinformation laws

The Government has dumped its controversial misinformation and disinformation bill as Communications Minister Michelle Rowland recognises it has no support in the Senate.

Katina Curtis

MIGRATIONAlbanese follows Trump with plan to deport 80,000 non-citizens

The proposal has been slammed by legal experts, advocates and former refugees.

Farid Farid

World PoliticsCommentsAPEC unites to send Trump a trade message, but split on wars

Asia-Pacific leaders have united to call for ‘free and predictable trade’ as Donald Trump’s tariff shake-up looms, but were unable to reach consensus on Ukraine and Gaza for the second year in a row.

Ellen Ransley

CHINA PRAISES ALBANESE Video‘Canberra has woken up’: China’s unexpected praise for Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been held up as an example for US president-elect Donald Trump.

Molly Magennis

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCook reveals his deadline for Albo’s election date swap

Premier Roger Cook has declared the Prime Minister has until February to set or forget about March 8 as a potential date for the Federal Election.

Jessica Page and Dylan Caporn

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumElection date swap no ‘trick’ but could happen

Anthony Albanese has admitted he and Roger Cook have discussed delaying the WA State election despite initially denying the fact, in a move described as a ‘tricky deal’.

Jessica Page, Katina Curtis & Dylan Caporn