Editorial

EDITORIAL: The rise of Kellie Sloane only serves to highlight the grim state of things in Canberra.

EDITORIAL: Test cricket is a strange anachronism in today’s attention deficit-riven society. Australians forgo their phones in favour the hypnotic thwack of red leather against English willow. 

EDITORIAL: There is nothing inherently wrong with fluffy lifestyle journalism. But it’s unlikely to be the news Australian taxpayers want in return for the $1.2 billion they plough into the ABC each year. 

EDITORIAL: When the boss of the country’s biggest bank is warning that Australians are taking on too much mortgage debt, you know things have gotten out of hand. 

EDITORIAL: History would show that internal barneys over energy policy rarely end well for Liberal leaders. Watch out Ley, it’s ‘killing season’.

EDITORIAL: An anti-net zero stance will render the Liberals unelectable to a certain class of voters, but if they can show Australians a credible and affordable energy plan, the tide may turn.

The News Bargaining Incentive will encourage recalcitrant tech companies to reach deals with local news publishers or face tax penalties. It’s something we need now more than ever.

EDITORIAL: Sussan Ley’s name will be added to the long list of Australian leaders who’ve met their demise as a result of climate policy.

Many of those present to hear Greg Melick’s Remembrance Day address at Canberra’s Australian War Memorial had hoped the debate over the nation’s defence funding had died out. 

Someone needs to grab hold of the economy’s reins and guide it through. So far, the Labor Government has shown little inclination to do so.

EDITORIAL: Labor governments tend to react peevishly to any criticism of rapid public sector growth. Pumping up public services may help Chalmers, but it’s bad news for everyone else. 

EDITORIAL: Should the Liberals bow to Nationals net zero pressure, Ley’s leadership strife may be alleviated - temporarily.

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump couldn’t have dreamed up a better foil for his MAGA faithful to concentrate their ire upon if he tried. 

EDITORIAL: The pressure should be on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to help the RBA tamp down inflation. Unfortunately, with the Coalition tearing itself apart, there is little chance of any pushback inside Parliament.

EDITORIAL: While a certain degree of tumult is to be expected at this point, it is in the interests of the Coalition — and Australians — for the parties to sort themselves out as soon as possible.