Frydenberg 2.0 presents a problem for the Liberals
Letters

Frydenberg 2.0 presents a problem for the Liberals

A faction in Kooyong has started to agitate for Mr Josh Frydenberg to be the Liberal candidate in this seat. The current selected candidate,Amelia Hamer,won the right to be the candidate with a large majority vote nine weeks ago. Will we next hear that she has “generously” stepped aside for Mr Frydenberg? Being a woman,she must know what action is expected of her.

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As Albanese beats around the bush,Dutton’s delusions are taking root
Opinion
Political leadership

As Albanese beats around the bush,Dutton’s delusions are taking root

Everyone’s avoiding the difficult issues,and that’s good news for Peter Dutton and his simplistic “policy” solutions.

  • bySean Kelly
Labor inaction plays into the hands of a Trump-lite
Letters

Labor inaction plays into the hands of a Trump-lite

In Peter Hartcher’s incisive article about Donald Trump he explains why Trump is likely to win;“America no longer offers a dream to ordinary working people”. The same can probably be said for Australia. Labor has deserted its traditional base;“ordinary working people” who have borne the brunt of higher interest rates and the general cost of living.

‘Every day between now and the election’:Albanese ignites nuclear fight with Dutton
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Nuclear energy

‘Every day between now and the election’:Albanese ignites nuclear fight with Dutton

Anthony Albanese is spoiling for a fight on Peter Dutton’s nuclear power at the next election. It’s a fight he has won once before.

  • byJames Massola
Time to end political point-scoring over freed detainees and crime
Editorial
Immigration

Time to end political point-scoring over freed detainees and crime

The current blame game is setting a low bar for Australia’s political discourse. A sober,balanced assessment of the problem is urgently required.

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Four reasons why the prime minister won’t sack Andrew Giles
Opinion
Immigration

Four reasons why the prime minister won’t sack Andrew Giles

The Coalition has dominated the debate on the release of criminals from immigration detention,yet Anthony Albanese won’t sack his minister. To fix the politics,Labor needs to fix the policy.

  • byDavid Crowe
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ABC boss backs Tingle,but not how she made comments
Media&marketing

ABC boss backs Tingle,but not how she made comments

ABC managing director David Anderson said he regretted that Laura Tingle’s comments were made without the “usual qualification”,but declined to apologise to Peter Dutton.

  • byKarl Quinn
Giles says he’s using drones to track freed foreign criminals
Immigration

Giles says he’s using drones to track freed foreign criminals

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles’ claim comes as several caucus colleagues are privately discussing his future in the portfolio.

  • byAngus Thompson,Matthew Knott,James Massola andOlivia Ireland
Andrew Giles under fire as PM rips up deportation rule book
Immigration

Andrew Giles under fire as PM rips up deportation rule book

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to back his embattled minister in a fiery parliamentary question time following growing opposition calls for Giles to be sacked.

  • byAngus Thompson,David Crowe,Olivia Ireland andJames Massola
Tingle was only stating the obvious about racism in Australia
Letters

Tingle was only stating the obvious about racism in Australia

Deliberate and casual remarks and opinions that denigrate Indigenous Australians and immigrants abound. It is concerning to note that racist views are often aired with confidence and a presumption that one will agree with,and certainly not challenge,such hurtful bigotry and prejudice.

Dutton’s department released two men convicted of aiding killers
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Immigration

Dutton’s department released two men convicted of aiding killers

Government documents also show that 102 convicted sex offenders were released into the community during the six years when Dutton held the relevant portfolio.

  • byDavid Crowe