Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

The former prime minister’s famous misogyny speech was a stunning piece of political theatre – and it’s now an acclaimed stage show.

  • byLouise Rugendyke

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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher reveals taking antidepressants after personal tragedy

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher reveals taking antidepressants after personal tragedy

Katy Gallagher has told former prime minister Julia Gillard she hit the “bottom of the bottom” after the tragic death of her fiance.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Powers that be are fanning the flames of our DV crisis

Powers that be are fanning the flames of our DV crisis

So enough with the generic statements and abstract villains like Andrew Tate,let’s look in the mirror and call out those in our own backyard. We can never put out the fire if we allow the usual suspects to continue to fan the flames of our long-running DV crisis.

Reform laws and amend attitudes to staunch violence

Reform laws and amend attitudes to staunch violence

The causal factors of violence against women and children are well known. Little is new other than cyberstalking and surveillance as tools of abuse. The long-standing problem of agencies competing for inadequate resources does not assist victims or aid in violence reduction. Executive government needs to undertake effective law reform and provide adequate funding for first-class services.

Former PMs racked up $1.6 million in expenses. We’re picking up the tab

Former PMs racked up $1.6 million in expenses. We’re picking up the tab

Our former prime ministers are entitled to taxpayer-funded air travel,an office and staff,as well as ground travel – and it’s costing taxpayers a pretty penny.

  • byOlivia Ireland andJames Massola
Scott Morrison says goodbye with a little help from his friends

Scott Morrison says goodbye with a little help from his friends

It was standing room only in the public galleries for Scott Morrison’s parliamentary swansong.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
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Scott Morrison’s best move would be to fade into obscurity

Scott Morrison’s best move would be to fade into obscurity

Former PM Scott Morrison’s wish to emulate Julia Gillard in retirement is an attempt to salvage his tattered reputation by drawing on the incredible success of her post-parliamentary career.

On the eve of his final speech,Morrison says he wants to be like Gillard when he leaves

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.

  • byJames Massola
The PM has recruited a wife,but nobody knows the job description

The PM has recruited a wife,but nobody knows the job description

The pitfalls of political wifedom are well documented,but there is no how-to guide.

  • byJacqueline Maley
Dutton’s taxing time,wedged and tangled in dirty linen

Dutton’s taxing time,wedged and tangled in dirty linen

The opposition leader accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of lying – and finds himself firmly astride an uncomfortable wedge.

  • byTony Wright
Elle Macpherson set to headline Australian Open’s speaking series

Elle Macpherson set to headline Australian Open’s speaking series

The Australian supermodel has returned to her homeland for the first time in four years as the main attraction in a women’s empowerment speaking series at the Australian Open.

  • byStephen Brook