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Yes, the tax debate has been unedifying at times. But it shows reform working as it should in a democracy

Something went very right in Australian politics this week – and it’s worth pausing and reflecting on how and why that is.

25.06.2026 20

The Conversation

Chris Wallace

Despite the backlash, this pain will be worth it for the PM. Here's why

Do Australians really want reform? It's a reasonable question to ask as the Albanese government weathers trenchant attacks on its recent federal...

11.06.2026 20

Canberra Times

Chris Wallace

Reform is hard, but Labor should hold its nerve

The attacks on the government’s budget reforms may be loud, but polling suggests voters are more open to tax change than the media backlash implies...

11.06.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Chris Wallace

Reform is hard, but Labor should hold its nerve

The attacks on the government’s budget reforms may be loud, but polling suggests voters are more open to tax change than the media backlash implies...

11.06.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Chris Wallace

Reform is hard. Albanese and Chalmers need to stay the course

The Albanese government was criticised on its first term for not doing enough. Now that it is prescribing reform, it’s copping flak for that, too.

10.06.2026 30

The Conversation

Chris Wallace

Reform is hard. Labor needs to hold course

Do Australians really want reform? It’s a reasonable question to ask as the Albanese government weathers trenchant attacks on its recent federal...

10.06.2026 30

The New Daily

Chris Wallace

The carbon tax debate damaged Julia Gillard’s leadership – and good climate policy for years to come

The affair is a cautionary tale of what happens when negative campaigning, misinformation and clumsy politicking collide to kill policy – and...

24.04.2026 40

The Conversation

Chris Wallace

Albanese cannot clock off between elections again

04.05.2025 30

The Examiner

Chris Wallace

Albanese cannot clock off between elections again

04.05.2025 30

Canberra Times

Chris Wallace

Labor wins with a superior campaign and weak opposition – now it’s time to make the second term really matter

The Albanese government is returned for a second term with an increased majority. It’s time to make it count.

03.05.2025 30

The Conversation

Chris Wallace