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Between Xi and Trump, can PM afford to be ‘relaxed and comfortable’?

Anthony Albanese, like his Liberal predecessor John Howard, doesn’t like to be hurried. But there’s risk in getting the political timing wrong.

03.07.2025 9

WA Today

James Massola

Between Xi and Trump, can PM afford to be ‘relaxed and comfortable’?

Anthony Albanese, like his Liberal predecessor John Howard, doesn’t like to be hurried. But there’s risk in getting the political timing wrong.

03.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Between Xi and Trump, can PM afford to be ‘relaxed and comfortable’?

Anthony Albanese, like his Liberal predecessor John Howard, doesn’t like to be hurried. But there’s risk in getting the political timing wrong.

03.07.2025 9

The Age

James Massola

Between Xi and Trump, can PM afford to be ‘relaxed and comfortable’?

Anthony Albanese, like his Liberal predecessor John Howard, doesn’t like to be hurried. But there’s risk in getting the political timing wrong.

03.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Is Australia ready for another female leader?

Sussan Ley wants to fundamentally re-shape the Liberal Party and appeal to more women. She has her work cut out for her.

27.06.2025 6

WA Today

James Massola

Is Australia ready for another female leader?

Sussan Ley wants to fundamentally re-shape the Liberal Party and appeal to more women. She has her work cut out for her.

27.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Is Australia ready for another female leader?

Sussan Ley wants to fundamentally re-shape the Liberal Party and appeal to more women. She has her work cut out for her.

27.06.2025 20

The Age

James Massola

Is Australia ready for another female leader?

Sussan Ley wants to fundamentally re-shape the Liberal Party and appeal to more women. She has her work cut out for her.

27.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese doesn’t want a bar of Middle East conflict, but that comes at a cost

The federal government looks more distant than ever from the Trump administration, despite endorsing its decision to strike.

23.06.2025 4

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese doesn’t want a bar of Middle East conflict, but that comes at a cost

The federal government looks more distant than ever from the Trump administration, despite endorsing its decision to strike.

23.06.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese doesn’t want a bar of Middle East conflict, but that comes at a cost

The federal government looks more distant than ever from the Trump administration, despite endorsing its decision to strike.

23.06.2025 7

The Age

James Massola

Albanese doesn’t want a bar of Middle East conflict, but that comes at a cost

The federal government looks more distant than ever from the Trump administration, despite endorsing its decision to strike.

23.06.2025 3

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Snubs, subs and Trump: Albanese’s NATO dilemma

If Donald Trump snubs the PM yet again, Anthony Albanese’s political enemies will make hay with it. That will not guide his next steps.

19.06.2025 3

WA Today

James Massola

Snubs, subs and Trump: Albanese’s NATO dilemma

If Donald Trump snubs the PM yet again, Anthony Albanese’s political enemies will make hay with it. That will not guide his next steps.

19.06.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Snubs, subs and Trump: Albanese’s NATO dilemma

If Donald Trump snubs the PM yet again, Anthony Albanese’s political enemies will make hay with it. That will not guide his next steps.

19.06.2025 4

The Age

James Massola

Snubs, subs and Trump: Albanese’s NATO dilemma

If Donald Trump snubs the PM yet again, Anthony Albanese’s political enemies will make hay with it. That will not guide his next steps.

19.06.2025 3

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check

Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the...

17.06.2025 6

WA Today

James Massola

Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check

Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the...

17.06.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check

Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the...

17.06.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check

Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the...

17.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

James Massola

While Trump enjoyed a military parade, millions attended ‘No Kings’ protests

Protests spread across the United States on Saturday as the president surveyed a military parade through the streets of the capital.

15.06.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

While Trump enjoyed a military parade, millions attended ‘No Kings’ protests

Protests spread across the United States on Saturday as the president surveyed a military parade through the streets of the capital.

15.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

While Trump enjoyed a military parade, millions attended ‘No Kings’ protests

Protests spread across the United States on Saturday as the president surveyed a military parade through the streets of the capital.

15.06.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

While Trump enjoyed a military parade, millions attended ‘No Kings’ protests

Protests spread across the United States on Saturday as the president surveyed a military parade through the streets of the capital.

15.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

The most important meeting of Albanese’s career just got trickier

The Australian prime minister is not yet sure of a “sit-down” with the American president. But when the men finally do meet, the agenda’s become...

12.06.2025 6

WA Today

James Massola

The most important meeting of Albanese’s career just got trickier

The Australian prime minister is not yet sure of a “sit-down” with the American president. But when the men finally do meet, the agenda’s become...

12.06.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

The most important meeting of Albanese’s career just got trickier

The Australian prime minister is not yet sure of a “sit-down” with the American president. But when the men finally do meet, the agenda’s become...

12.06.2025 4

The Age

James Massola

The most important meeting of Albanese’s career just got trickier

The Australian prime minister is not yet sure of a “sit-down” with the American president. But when the men finally do meet, the agenda’s become...

12.06.2025 2

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese must make Trump an offer he can’t refuse

Anthony Albanese needs to make AUKUS great again by super-sizing the existing deal and offering the Trump administration more than was agreed to under...

12.06.2025 60

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese must make Trump an offer he can’t refuse

Anthony Albanese needs to make AUKUS great again by super-sizing the existing deal and offering the Trump administration more than was agreed to under...

12.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese must make Trump an offer he can’t refuse

Anthony Albanese needs to make AUKUS great again by super-sizing the existing deal and offering the Trump administration more than was agreed to under...

12.06.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Albanese must make Trump an offer he can’t refuse

Anthony Albanese needs to make AUKUS great again by super-sizing the existing deal and offering the Trump administration more than was agreed to under...

12.06.2025 4

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s cautious approach risks a repeat of Turnbull’s wasted majority. He must find a middle path

The next three years will determine whether the prime minister can lead big national conversations that have the capacity to change the country.

11.06.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese’s cautious approach risks a repeat of Turnbull’s wasted majority. He must find a middle path

The next three years will determine whether the prime minister can lead big national conversations that have the capacity to change the country.

11.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese’s cautious approach risks a repeat of Turnbull’s wasted majority. He must find a middle path

The next three years will determine whether the prime minister can lead big national conversations that have the capacity to change the country.

11.06.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Albanese’s cautious approach risks a repeat of Turnbull’s wasted majority. He must find a middle path

The next three years will determine whether the prime minister can lead big national conversations that have the capacity to change the country.

11.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Chalmers has earned the right to snub the Coalition, but here’s why he shouldn’t

If Jim Chalmers wants to be remembered as a reforming treasurer he needs to sometimes work with the Coalition. That should start now.

05.06.2025 8

WA Today

James Massola

Chalmers has earned the right to snub the Coalition, but here’s why he shouldn’t

If Jim Chalmers wants to be remembered as a reforming treasurer he needs to sometimes work with the Coalition. That should start now.

05.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Chalmers has earned the right to snub the Coalition, but here’s why he shouldn’t

If Jim Chalmers wants to be remembered as a reforming treasurer he needs to sometimes work with the Coalition. That should start now.

05.06.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Chalmers has earned the right to snub the Coalition, but here’s why he shouldn’t

If Jim Chalmers wants to be remembered as a reforming treasurer he needs to sometimes work with the Coalition. That should start now.

05.06.2025 7

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese is riding high. Why did he take on a senator with so much baggage?

Dorinda Cox’s move to the government benches is a big risk for Anthony Albanese and Labor, and it could go very wrong.

03.06.2025 8

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese is riding high. Why did he take on a senator with so much baggage?

Dorinda Cox’s move to the government benches is a big risk for Anthony Albanese and Labor, and it could go very wrong.

03.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese is riding high. Why did he take on a senator with so much baggage?

Dorinda Cox’s move to the government benches is a big risk for Anthony Albanese and Labor, and it could go very wrong.

03.06.2025 8

The Age

James Massola

Albanese is riding high. Why did he take on a senator with so much baggage?

Dorinda Cox’s move to the government benches is a big risk for Anthony Albanese and Labor, and it could go very wrong.

03.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

What will Albanese give Trump on defence? Not much

The prime minister has told colleagues that if they asked for money in the way the US has on defence, they’d be laughed out of the room.

02.06.2025 5

WA Today

James Massola

What will Albanese give Trump on defence? Not much

The prime minister has told colleagues that if they asked for money in the way the US has on defence, they’d be laughed out of the room.

02.06.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

What will Albanese give Trump on defence? Not much

The prime minister has told colleagues that if they asked for money in the way the US has on defence, they’d be laughed out of the room.

02.06.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

What will Albanese give Trump on defence? Not much

Anthony Albanese has told colleagues that if they asked for money in the way the US has on defence, they’d be laughed out of the room.

02.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Will Albanese be bolder now? He’s five moves away from greatness

Anthony Albanese is already a Labor legend for winning an increased majority, but to become a great Australian prime minister, he must be more...

29.05.2025 9

WA Today

James Massola

Will Albanese be bolder now? He’s five moves away from greatness

Anthony Albanese is already a Labor legend for winning an increased majority, but to become a great Australian prime minister, he must be more...

29.05.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola