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The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

yesterday 1

WA Today

James Massola

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

yesterday 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

yesterday 10

The Age

James Massola

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

yesterday 5

Brisbane Times

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

previous day 7

WA Today

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

previous day 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

previous day 7

The Age

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

previous day 4

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 9

The Age

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 9

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 9

WA Today

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 20

The Age

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to focus on Labor

Coalition leader Sussan Ley has dubbed the Albanese government’s 2025 emissions reduction target a train wreck. But energy policy could yet derail...

18.09.2025 8

WA Today

James Massola

Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to focus on Labor

Coalition leader Sussan Ley has dubbed the Albanese government’s 2025 emissions reduction target a train wreck. But energy policy could yet derail...

18.09.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to focus on Labor

Coalition leader Sussan Ley has dubbed the Albanese government’s 2025 emissions reduction target a train wreck. But energy policy could yet derail...

18.09.2025 6

The Age

James Massola

Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to focus on Labor

Coalition leader Sussan Ley has dubbed the Albanese government’s 2025 emissions reduction target a train wreck. But energy policy could yet derail...

18.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Four warning signs Albanese should start worrying about now

From immigration to the rise of the minor parties and voters’ affection for Sussan Ley, the prime minister cannot afford to let his guard down.

14.09.2025 9

WA Today

James Massola

Four warning signs Albanese should start worrying about now

From immigration to the rise of the minor parties and voters’ affection for Sussan Ley, the prime minister cannot afford to let his guard down.

14.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Four warning signs Albanese should start worrying about now

From immigration to the rise of the minor parties and voters’ affection for Sussan Ley, the prime minister cannot afford to let his guard down.

14.09.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Four warning signs Albanese should start worrying about now

From immigration to the rise of the minor parties and voters’ affection for Sussan Ley, the prime minister cannot afford to let his guard down.

14.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Price was demoted, not discarded. And that spells trouble for Ley

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s conservative colleagues are already daring to suggest she could return to the shadow ministry. Sussan Ley’s position is...

11.09.2025 5

WA Today

James Massola

Price was demoted, not discarded. And that spells trouble for Ley

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s conservative colleagues are already daring to suggest she could return to the shadow ministry. Sussan Ley’s position is...

11.09.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Price was demoted, not discarded. And that spells trouble for Ley

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s conservative colleagues are already daring to suggest she could return to the shadow ministry. Sussan Ley’s position is...

11.09.2025 6

The Age

James Massola

Price was demoted, not discarded. And that spells trouble for Ley

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s conservative colleagues are already daring to suggest she could return to the shadow ministry. Sussan Ley’s position is...

11.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

James Massola

If Price continues to follow Trump’s playbook, she’ll be sorry, even if she won’t say it

It’s the third time this year that the Liberal senator, who rails at the media for being obsessed with Donald Trump, has used Trumpian tactics to...

08.09.2025 7

WA Today

James Massola

If Price continues to follow Trump’s playbook, she’ll be sorry, even if she won’t say it

It’s the third time this year that the Liberal senator, who rails at the media for being obsessed with Donald Trump, has used Trumpian tactics to...

08.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

If Price continues to follow Trump’s playbook, she’ll be sorry, even if she won’t say it

It’s the third time this year that the Liberal senator, who rails at the media for being obsessed with Donald Trump, has used Trumpian tactics to...

08.09.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

If Price continues to follow Trump’s playbook, she’ll be sorry, even if she won’t say it

It’s the third time this year that the Liberal senator, who rails at the media for being obsessed with Donald Trump, has used Trumpian tactics to...

08.09.2025 7

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Why ending EV users’ free ride on tax may be a pothole for Chalmers

The treasurer will have to corral the states and deal with questions of economic fairness. It’s a bumpy road ahead.

04.09.2025 3

WA Today

James Massola

Why ending EV users’ free ride on tax may be a pothole for Chalmers

The treasurer will have to corral the states and deal with questions of economic fairness. It’s a bumpy road ahead.

04.09.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Why ending EV users’ free ride on tax may be a pothole for Chalmers

The treasurer will have to corral the states and deal with questions of economic fairness. It’s a bumpy road ahead.

04.09.2025 4

The Age

James Massola

Why ending EV users’ free ride on tax may be a pothole for Chalmers

The treasurer will have to corral the states and deal with questions of economic fairness. It’s a bumpy road ahead.

04.09.2025 7

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Daniel Andrews doesn’t care, but he has lost his moral compass

Footage of Andrews posing with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin is not just an opportunity to try out some jokes about Dictator Dan. It’s actually...

03.09.2025 6

WA Today

James Massola

Daniel Andrews doesn’t care, but he has lost his moral compass

Footage of Andrews posing with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin is not just an opportunity to try out some jokes about Dictator Dan. It’s actually...

03.09.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Daniel Andrews doesn’t care, but he has lost his moral compass

Footage of Andrews posing with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin is not just an opportunity to try out some jokes about Dictator Dan. It’s actually...

03.09.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Daniel Andrews doesn’t care, but he has lost his moral compass

Footage of Andrews posing with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin is not just an opportunity to try out some jokes about Dictator Dan. It’s actually...

03.09.2025 6

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Why net zero could be ground zero for Sussan Ley

Climate policy looks set to once again fracture the Coalition. But will it cost yet another Liberal leader her job?

29.08.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

Why net zero could be ground zero for Sussan Ley

Climate policy looks set to once again fracture the Coalition. But will it cost yet another Liberal leader her job?

29.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Why net zero could be ground zero for Sussan Ley

Climate policy looks set to once again fracture the Coalition. But will it cost yet another Liberal leader her job?

29.08.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Why net zero could be ground zero for Sussan Ley

Climate policy looks set to once again fracture the Coalition. But will it cost yet another Liberal leader her job?

29.08.2025 9

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Shock tactics: Why Albanese had to send the Iranians packing

The expulsion of Iran’s ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, marks a shocking new low in diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

26.08.2025 3

WA Today

James Massola

Shock tactics: Why Albanese had to send the Iranians packing

The expulsion of Iran’s ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, marks a shocking new low in diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

26.08.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Shock tactics: Why Albanese had to send the Iranians packing

The expulsion of Iran’s ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, marks a shocking new low in diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

26.08.2025 4

The Age

James Massola

Shock tactics: Why Albanese had to send the Iranians packing

The expulsion of Iran’s ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, marks a shocking new low in diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

26.08.2025 3

Brisbane Times

James Massola

It’s the question Albanese hates most, but the answer tells us much about him

The defenestration of Kevin Rudd and the longevity of John Howard shape how the PM measures political risk and policy ambition.

21.08.2025 4

WA Today

James Massola

It’s the question Albanese hates most, but the answer tells us much about him

The defenestration of Kevin Rudd and the longevity of John Howard shape how the PM measures political risk and policy ambition.

21.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola