The Albanese narrative risks crashing,from earnest worker to frivolous flyer
Opinion
Opinion

The Albanese narrative risks crashing,from earnest worker to frivolous flyer

The perceptions may be unfair,but the problem for the Albanese government is that it has no overwhelming policy achievements to point to,no story to tell.

  • bySean Kelly

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Building a 2025 election win:Albanese starts campaign early

Building a 2025 election win:Albanese starts campaign early

The next federal poll isn’t due until May,but the prime minister has kicked off proceedings with another large education promise aimed at TAFE.

  • byShane Wright
Crisafulli’s cabinet sworn in with surprises,as department bosses dumped

Crisafulli’s cabinet sworn in with surprises,as department bosses dumped

Premier David Crisafulli has brushed aside questions of broken promises after a major reshuffle of the team tasked with driving the new LNP government’s agenda.

  • byMatt Dennien
The remarkable hide of Bridget McKenzie
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Bridget McKenzie

The remarkable hide of Bridget McKenzie

Dutton may have a glass jaw,but the same can’t be said of McKenzie,who will not let her own chequered record deter her from her pursuit of the prime minister.

  • byNick Bonyhady
Truth-telling inquiry hits pause after ‘strong advice’ from premier

Truth-telling inquiry hits pause after ‘strong advice’ from premier

David Crisafulli says the Indigenous Path to Treaty process will be wound up with “respect and decency”. The inquiry’s boss has questioned that.

  • byMatt Dennien
‘Massive sook-up’:PM compares treatment to Rudd,Gillard over Qantas saga

‘Massive sook-up’:PM compares treatment to Rudd,Gillard over Qantas saga

Anthony Albanese told ministerial colleagues at a meeting on Wednesday night that Labor was held to a higher standard than the Coalition.

  • byPaul Sakkal andJames Massola
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Before we send Albanese to the ejection seat,let’s look at Dutton’s itinerary
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Before we send Albanese to the ejection seat,let’s look at Dutton’s itinerary

The Qantas upgrades saga is a tale about personal integrity and trust – for the opposition leader as much as the prime minister.

  • byDavid Crowe
PM’s denial of upgrade requests took too long

PM’s denial of upgrade requests took too long

The prime minister’s pursuit of flight upgrades have helped make his personal values an issue over Labor policies.

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PM declares he ‘did not ever’ call Joyce for Qantas upgrades

PM declares he ‘did not ever’ call Joyce for Qantas upgrades

Albanese’s office did not elaborate on whether the statement included emails or texts.

  • byDavid Crowe,James Massola andPaul Sakkal
Albanese’s Qantas perks might not break any rules,but they don’t pass the pub test

Albanese’s Qantas perks might not break any rules,but they don’t pass the pub test

Qantas has normalised the acceptance of favours at a time when trust in politicians is so low. Why didn’t the PM simply avoid the conflict by saying “no,thanks”?

  • byShaun Carney
Billionaires and lobbyists have seized control of our national narrative

Billionaires and lobbyists have seized control of our national narrative

Having spoken to 8000 people across the country,I have been struck by the sense of pent-up fury,anguish and frustration among Australians.

  • byTim Winton