Political

LATIKA M BOURKE: The resignation makes a mockery of Richard Marles’ nothing-to-see-here feast of words whenever he is asked about the the UK’s ability to deliver AUKUS boats. 

So dire is the Coalition’s standing that Labor MPs are starting to feel sorry for their opponents and are genuinely worried that One Nation will soon take their place as the formal opposition. 

Anthony Albanese has ruled out ‘drawing a distinction’ between citizenship status of Australians and as he ramps up attack on populist right-wing over controversial migration policies.

A leading property economist is warning Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes will cause rents to soar without seeing more first homebuyers enter the housing market as investors lost interest.

AARON PATRICK: If the Prime Minister continues to be seen misleading voters, he risks losing the most precious quality of any political leader: respect.

STEPHEN JOHNSON: Clare O’Neil has admitted Labor’s controversial tax plans aren’t about making housing more affordable for younger Australians.

Confused about the tax changes revealed in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget? Finance expert Nick Bruining explains everything you need to know about how investment properties will be affected.

His NDIS reform has sent the Health Minister to the top of the list of candidates of Anthony Albanese’s potential successors. But he has to get rid of Penny Wong first.

OPINION: The myopic green dream of Energy Minister Chris Bowen and his co-cabinet ideologues has left us all exposed.

The terror regime already has missiles which can travel 4000km. That should terrify every peace-loving democracy in the world

Traditional havens have vanished as confused and chaotic markets adjust to war, inflation, rising interesting rates, higher debt, an energy shock and AI.

MARK RILEY: Donald Trump started the war in Iran, but Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers will wear the blame for the pounding it is unleashing on the Australian economy. 

Petrol pain is a daily reminder that this Government has never been in control of our economy

The Prime Minister’s words against the ISIS brides are surprisingly strong from a leader who historically has been anything but. Here’s what’s driving them.

She meant the gesture to convey the deep hurt felt by Jewish Australians. It came off as contrived and artificial.

BEN HARVEY: How on earth is an ultra-conservative, white, middle-aged multi-millionaire going to connect with the moderates and left-leaning women the Libs need to win back?

On Monday, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame became as insufferable as Greta Thunberg.

Progressive protesters have marred the visit of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, despite his status as a left-wing figure who has called for an end to violence against gays.