Political

The political right has spent a decade railing against cancel culture now it seems to be their weapon of choice. 
Opinion
Andrew Carswell

Why the Right is wrong to use cancel culture as a weapon

ANDREW CARSWELL: Bans, boycotts and banishments are now the tools of trade of the very people that were once targeted by them.

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Anthony Albanese’s reaction to a political cartoon depicting him in Y-fronts has exposed a lot more than our PM would have liked, writes Christopher Dore.
The Front Dore
Christopher Dore

How a political cartoon exposed more than Albo’s jocks

THE FRONT DORE: Anthony Albanese’s reaction to a political cartoon depicting him in Y-fronts has exposed a lot more than our PM would have liked.

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The Albanese Government appears incapable of fighting off the grim reality that it is headed for minority government, writes Andrew Carswell.
Political
Andrew Carswell

Albo incapable of avoiding grim fate of minority government

ANDREW CARSWELL: There appears to be no ability within this Labor administration, whether through political acumen or policy ambition, to stave off the impending doom of minority government.

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Former NSW Premier Dom Perrottet talks to 7NEWS' Amelia Bruce.
Political
Amelia Brace

Opening up: Ex-NSW Premier reflects on legacy and COVID

The man who earned the nickname ‘Let it rip Dom’ for his commitment to returning life to normal reflects on his time at the top after announcing his retirement from politics.

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Plenty of warnings were issued about both the CFMEU and Vladimir Putin. But nothing was done to rein in poor behaviour, writes Simon Birmingham.
Political
Simon Birmingham

Militant CFMEU and Vladimir Putin both must be kept in check

SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Bad guys rarely get better with time. Take Russia under Vladimir Putin, and Australia’s militant construction union. In both cases, there was plenty of warning but nothing was done.

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The Trump assassination attempt was devastatingly inevitable, writes Christopher Dore.
The Front Dore
Christopher Dore

Why Trump’s bullet dodge should terrify all Australians

THE FRONT DORE: He is not the first president or candidate to face an assassination attempt. But Donald Trump is the first in the social media age. There is a tragic inevitability to this attempted murder.

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President Joe Biden attends a church service at Mt. Airy Church of God at Christ in Philadelphia, on Sunday, July 7, 2024. (Tom Brenner/The New York Times)
World
The New York Times

‘Rejuvenate him’: Biden blessed as political faith weakens

For President Joe Biden, who is engaged in the fight of his political life, everything is politics these days, even going to church.

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Labor Senator Fatima Payman during Question Time in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, July 1, 2024. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING
Opinion
Kimberley Caines

Labor MPs wanting to vote own way should run as independent

KIMBERLEY CAINES: Some say Anthony Albanese was given no choice but to boot WA Senator Fatima Payman from caucus indefinitely. I say there is too much politics going on here.

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Senator Fatima Payman hasn't resigned from the Labor Party despite crossing the floor. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
Katina Curtis

Long fallout from Senator’s short walk to cross the floor

KATINA CURTIS: Labor is a party that, at its core, believes in solidarity and WA Senator Fatima Payman can expect to face long-term consequences for her decision to break ranks.

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Labor may be pushing for misinformation laws but instead of a serious debate on nuclear power, they dealt out a flurry of fake news memes featuring The Simpsons and jokes about radioactive waste.
Political
Sarah Blake

Memes and fake news: Labor turns nuclear debate childish

Labor may be pushing for misinformation laws but instead of a serious debate on nuclear power, they dealt out a flurry of fake news memes featuring The Simpsons and jokes about radioactive waste

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SIMON BIRMINGHAM: At this rate, the Albanese Government is spoon-feeding plotlines to satirical sitcom writers. If only this comedy of errors had a plucky theme and not real-world consequences for Australians.
Political
Simon Birmingham

Is this a Government or the cast of an outrageous sitcom?

SIMON BIRMINGHAM: At this rate, the Albanese Government is spoon-feeding plotlines to satirical sitcom writers. If only this comedy of errors had a plucky theme and not real consequences for Australians.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would bring back mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if his Conservative Party won power at the next election.
Political
Jeni O’Dowd

Gen Z may be outraged, but is a call to arms a masterstroke?

JENI O’DOWD: Rishi Sunak’s vow to bring back mandatory national service for young Britons indicates a leader who is either very stupid, very brave, or very smart - and desperate for votes.

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ANDREW CARSWELL: Victorian Energy Minister Lile D’Ambrosio stands alone among Labor counterparts who have re-embraced gas as key to reaching net zero.
Political
Andrew Carswell

Victoria’s lonely rebel with a dangerous anti-gas cause

ANDREW CARSWELL: And then there was one. One obstinate Energy Minister, surrounded by a chorus of Labor counterparts who, brutally mugged by reality, are now finally beginning to speak sense on energy policy.

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RBA Governor Michele Bullock has confirmed a cash rate hike was discussed at the last meeting.
Political
Poppy Johnston

Rationale behind RBA's last cash rate call on show

The minutes from the last Reserve Bank meeting will outline the thinking behind keeping rates on hold and how seriously the case to hike was considered.

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Al Messilah vessel tour at Fremantle Port on Sunday, September 22. Cally Dupe
Political
Editorial

Ideology rules in the abandonment of the sheep trade

When Labor made its initial pledge from the opposition to shut down the live sheep export industry, all the way back in May 2018, there was a clear justification for doing so.  But things have changed...

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