The real Albo? PM does not need to convince us he’s something he’s not

The real Albo? PM does not need to convince us he’s something he’s not

To win the next election,Anthony Albanese needs to accept both his shortcomings and his strengths.

  • bySean Kelly

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Voters reject protests as Gaza war ignites domestic row

Voters reject protests as Gaza war ignites domestic row

A majority of voters have rejected public protests in support of either side in the war in the Middle East,while more now say the war has made Australia less safe than a year ago.

  • byDavid Crowe
Fatima Payman’s new political party to have teal appeal

Fatima Payman’s new political party to have teal appeal

The former Labor senator’s party,to be announced this week,will aim to run in every state and have a broad policy agenda aimed at siphoning votes from across the political spectrum.

  • byMillie Muroi
He calls Albanese weak but is Dutton just too aggro for The Lodge?

He calls Albanese weak but is Dutton just too aggro for The Lodge?

Peter Dutton clearly projects himself as a tough leader. But is Australia ready for another hard-man PM?

  • byJacqueline Maley
Labor had a hip-pocket agenda on chips and Oreos. Dutton and war cut in

Labor had a hip-pocket agenda on chips and Oreos. Dutton and war cut in

As Anthony Albanese tried to focus on domestic affairs,world leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer were addressing their nations about the Middle East.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Why Tanya Plibersek is ‘absolutely prepared to put the blowtorch on Peter Dutton’

Why Tanya Plibersek is ‘absolutely prepared to put the blowtorch on Peter Dutton’

The environment minister is fighting back at the criticisms of her political opponents as global green leaders descend on Australia.

  • byMike Foley andNick O'Malley
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Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

As political debate reignites over October 7 protests and free speech,some seek to draw distinctions between the right to protest and what is right.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Not even Bob Hawke could escape this new incumbency trap
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Not even Bob Hawke could escape this new incumbency trap

Era-defining political leaders are no more. We’ve ended up with a pernicious paradox:populism is killing off the popular politician.

  • byNick Bryant
Six key takeaways from the leaders’ debate as campaign heats up

Six key takeaways from the leaders’ debate as campaign heats up

Didn’t watch along or follow our live blog coverage and want to catch up? Want to dive a little deeper? We’ve got you covered.

  • byMatt Dennien
Deeming has given Liberals the fuel to burn Pesutto. Who will dare to strike a match?

Deeming has given Liberals the fuel to burn Pesutto. Who will dare to strike a match?

John Pesutto has just 11 days to quell the disunity that has overtaken the state Liberal Party as a result of numerous revelations from his defamation trial.

  • byAnnika Smethurst
A free speech U-turn is under way,with Peter Dutton leading the charge
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A free speech U-turn is under way,with Peter Dutton leading the charge

In January,the leader of the opposition supported federal laws relating to the display of terrorist symbols. This week,he wants the book thrown at protesters. So what gives?

  • byWaleed Aly