Editorial

EDITORIAL: Things which bear absolutely no responsibility at all for the cost-of-living crisis, according to Jim Chalmers: Jim Chalmers. 

Chalmers’ only inflation strategy is to shift the blame

EDITORIAL: Things which bear absolutely no responsibility at all for the cost-of-living crisis, according to Jim Chalmers: Jim Chalmers. 

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Former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke.

Where are the Curtins and Hawkes of the 21st century?

EDITORIAL: The truth is it’s much more difficult to be a successful leader today than it was in the eras of Curtin, Hawke, or even Howard. Here’s why.

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The federal opposition is considering raising a censure motion against Senator Lidia Thorpe. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Thorpe’s exploits do nothing to further her cause

EDITORIAL: How far is Lidia Thorpe willing to go? She has no hope of another term in the Senate. That means she has nothing to lose. So in her remaining time, she’ll be as disruptive as she can be. 

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For most Australians, whether to sever ties with the British monarchy is not a pressing concern.

Republic seems an impossibility, not inevitability

EDITORIAL: For most Australians, whether to sever ties with the British monarchy is not a pressing concern. Not when we’ve got dual housing and cost-of-living crises occupying our agenda.

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One year and 10 days after the bloody act of murder which was the catalyst for the hideous war, we may finally have seen the beginning of its end.

Sinwar’s death may herald the beginning of the end

EDITORIAL: One year and 10 days after the bloody act of murder which was the catalyst for the hideous war, we may finally have seen the beginning of its end.

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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Defiant jobs market signals inflation not dead yet

EDITORIAL: You’ve almost got to feel sorry for the boffins whose job it is to predict what the economy is going to do.

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Anthony Albanese gives the impression of a PM who is wildly out of touch with the difficulties faced by everyday Australians.

Why the PM’s purchase shows a lack of political judgment

EDITORIAL: Will Anthony Albanese look back on this as his Hawaiian holiday moment? 

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EDITORIAL: In uncertain times, Australia needs strong leadership. If Anthony Albanese wishes to remain Prime Minister, he needs to provide it. 

Albanese must focus on regaining middle ground

EDITORIAL: In uncertain times, Australia needs strong leadership. If Anthony Albanese wishes to remain Prime Minister, he needs to provide it. 

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Queensland Premier Steven Miles.

Desperate Steven Miles clings to power for power’s sake

EDITORIAL: After a brief stop-off at denial, Steven Miles has blown straight past anger and got himself stuck in the bargaining stage of grieving over his imminent political demise.

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Australia's leaders appear to have allowed themselves to be carried away by domestic protests to produce a wholly unsophisticated response to the crisis in the Middle East.

Australia misses what’s at stake in the Middle East

EDITORIAL: Australia’s response to the crisis in the Middle East has been embarrassingly unsophisticated, and our leaders appear to have allowed themselves to be carried away by domestic protests.

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EDITORIAL: The Prime Minister has previously called on Fatima Payman to put her money where her mouth is by resigning from Parliament and re-contesting. She won’t. She might be cynical, but she’s not stupid. 

Ego-driven Payman’s party move is exploitative

EDITORIAL: The Prime Minister has previously called on Fatima Payman to put her money where her mouth is by resigning from Parliament and re-contesting. She won’t. She might be cynical, but she’s not stupid. 

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) during a Jewish community vigil marking the first anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel in Moorabbin, Melbourne, Monday, October 7, 2024.

October 7 anniversary ceasefire calls an insult

EDITORIAL: What does it say about the state of politics in Australia that our parliamentarians are unable to come up with a set of words on which all can agree to condemn the atrocities of October 7?

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EDITORIAL: On all days, but especially today, we must remember the solemn vow the world made in the shadow of the Holocaust. 
Never again. 

No ‘context’ can justify October 7 atrocities

EDITORIAL: On all days, but especially today, we must remember the solemn vow the world made in the shadow of the Holocaust.  Never again. 

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The nation's police forces are warning protesters not to incite violence or display terror symbols. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

October 7 rallies must not be allowed to go ahead

EDITORIAL: Any rally in Australia on Monday, October 7 should be seen for what it is — a shameful and disgusting racial and religious incitement. 

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Governments need to stop undoing the work of the RBA by pumping money back into the economy through spending and subsidies. 

Big spending Budgets prolong interest rate pain

EDITORIAL: Governments need to stop undoing the work of the RBA by pumping money back into the economy through spending and subsidies. 

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