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Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

yesterday 10

WA Today

James Massola

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

yesterday 10

The Age

James Massola

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

The win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

The win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

One Nation’s win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

One Nation’s win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

‘Consume, be silent, die’: that’s the PM’s message, say fed-up business chiefs

There is a growing schism between the federal government and business. Anthony Albanese can’t afford to let it go on.

28.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

‘Consume, be silent, die’: that’s the PM’s message, say fed-up business chiefs

There is a growing schism between the federal government and business. Anthony Albanese can’t afford to let it go on.

28.08.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

‘Consume, be silent, die’: that’s the PM’s message, say fed-up business chiefs

There is a growing schism between the federal government and business. Anthony Albanese can’t afford to let it go on.

28.08.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

‘Consume, be silent, die’: that’s the PM’s message, say fed-up business chiefs

There is a growing schism between the federal government and business. Anthony Albanese can’t afford to let it go on.

28.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

He’s finally stood aside, but Gosling is still a headache for the PM

Northern Territory MP Luke Gosling is the distraction Anthony Albanese doesn’t need. The prospect of a byelection in Solomon is real, and that would...

26.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

He’s finally stood aside, but Gosling is still a headache for the PM

Northern Territory MP Luke Gosling is the distraction Anthony Albanese doesn’t need. The prospect of a byelection in Solomon is real, and that would...

26.08.2026 40

The Age

James Massola

He’s finally stood aside, but Gosling is still a headache for the PM

Northern Territory MP Luke Gosling is the distraction Anthony Albanese doesn’t need. The prospect of a byelection in Solomon is real, and that would...

26.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

He’s finally stood aside, but Gosling is still a headache for the PM

Northern Territory MP Luke Gosling is the distraction Anthony Albanese doesn’t need. The prospect of a byelection in Solomon is real, and that would...

26.08.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

As Hanson and Taylor change tack, the PM can maintain a steady course

One Nation and the Coalition are repositioning themselves for the election to come. But Anthony Albanese’s still in control of the political...

21.08.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

As Hanson and Taylor change tack, the PM can maintain a steady course

One Nation and the Coalition are repositioning themselves for the election to come. But Anthony Albanese’s still in control of the political...

21.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

As Hanson and Taylor change tack, the PM can maintain a steady course

One Nation and the Coalition are repositioning themselves for the election to come. But Anthony Albanese’s still in control of the political...

21.08.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

As Hanson and Taylor change tack, the PM can maintain a steady course

One Nation and the Coalition are repositioning themselves for the election to come. But Anthony Albanese’s still in control of the political...

21.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Taylor left in the cold as Hanson becomes de facto opposition leader

Angus Taylor spent much of parliament’s winter break travelling the country and meeting voters. At this stage, it hasn’t helped.

17.08.2026 40

WA Today

James Massola

Taylor left in the cold as Hanson becomes de facto opposition leader

Angus Taylor spent much of parliament’s winter break travelling the country and meeting voters. At this stage, it hasn’t helped.

17.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Taylor left in the cold as Hanson becomes de facto opposition leader

Angus Taylor spent much of parliament’s winter break travelling the country and meeting voters. At this stage, it hasn’t helped.

17.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Taylor left in the cold as Hanson becomes de facto opposition leader

Angus Taylor spent much of parliament’s winter break travelling the country and meeting voters. At this stage, it hasn’t helped.

17.08.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

Anthony Albanese’s fatal flaw spooks Labor colleagues

The PM’s stubborn streak and refusal to back down is a problem – for everyone.

14.08.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Anthony Albanese’s fatal flaw spooks Labor colleagues

The PM’s stubborn streak and refusal to back down is a problem – for everyone.

14.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Anthony Albanese’s fatal flaw spooks Labor colleagues

The PM’s stubborn streak and refusal to back down is a problem – for everyone.

14.08.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

Anthony Albanese’s fatal flaw spooks Labor colleagues

The PM’s stubborn streak and refusal to back down is a problem – for everyone.

14.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s attempts to talk to everyone bear bitter fruit when he goes off script

It might have been simpler to just own the mistake of hosting a bawdy podcast in The Lodge and move on, but that just isn’t Anthony Albanese’s style.

11.08.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese’s attempts to talk to everyone bears bitter fruit when he goes off script

It might have been simpler to just own the mistake of hosting a bawdy podcast in The Lodge and move on, but that just isn’t Anthony Albanese’s style.

11.08.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola