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How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

Angus Taylor may have a spring in his step and the ammunition from Labor to attack. But he’s facing battles on multiple fronts, and a race against...

yesterday 10

The Age

James Massola

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

Angus Taylor may have a spring in his step and the ammunition from Labor to attack. But he’s facing battles on multiple fronts, and a race against...

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

Angus Taylor may have a spring in his step and the ammunition from Labor to attack. But he’s facing battles on multiple fronts, and a race against...

yesterday 10

WA Today

James Massola

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

Angus Taylor may have a spring in his step and the ammunition from Labor to attack. But he’s facing battles on multiple fronts, and a race against...

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

The “sheep” on Labor’s backbench will become lambs to the slaughter if they can’t find their voice before the next election.

05.06.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

The “sheep” on Labor’s backbench will become lambs to the slaughter if they can’t find their voice before the next election.

05.06.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

The “sheep” on Labor’s backbench will become lambs to the slaughter if they can’t find their voice before the next election.

05.06.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM

The “sheep” on Labor’s backbench will become lambs to the slaughter if they can’t find their voice before the next election.

05.06.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Is Tony Abbott Angus Taylor’s puppet master, or his mentor?

01.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Is Tony Abbott Angus Taylor’s puppet master, or his mentor?

01.06.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Is Tony Abbott Angus Taylor’s puppet master, or his mentor?

01.06.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Abbott was Australia’s best opposition leader. But his return to the spotlight could overshadow the new guy

Is Tony Abbott Angus Taylor’s puppet master, or his mentor?

01.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

‘We can win’: Tim Wilson says there’s one key reason voters will punish Albanese

The shadow treasurer believes Anthony Albanese is underestimating the damage he’s done to himself by breaking an election promise.

29.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

‘We can win’: Tim Wilson says there’s one key reason voters will punish Albanese

The shadow treasurer believes Anthony Albanese is underestimating the damage he’s done to himself by breaking an election promise.

29.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

‘We can win’: Tim Wilson says there’s one key reason voters will punish Albanese

The shadow treasurer believes Anthony Albanese is underestimating the damage he’s done to himself by breaking an election promise.

29.05.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

‘We can win’: Tim Wilson says there’s one key reason voters will punish Albanese

The shadow treasurer believes Anthony Albanese is underestimating the damage he’s done to himself by breaking an election promise.

29.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Teal or no teal? Why these independents might stay solo

A teal political party could give the crossbench more power and influence. But it comes with big risks too.

25.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Teal or no teal? Why these independents might stay solo

A teal political party could give the crossbench more power and influence. But it comes with big risks too.

25.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Teal or no teal? Why these independents might stay solo

A teal political party could give the crossbench more power and influence. But it comes with big risks too.

25.05.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Teal or no teal? Why these independents might stay solo

A teal political party could give the crossbench more power and influence. But it comes with big risks too.

25.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese believes this T-word will win him a third term. It’s not ‘tax’

John Howard won his fourth election on this virtue. Albanese is confident he can deploy the same tactic to claim a third term in 2028.

22.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese believes this T-word will win him a third term. It’s not ‘tax’

John Howard won his fourth election on this virtue. Albanese is confident he can deploy the same tactic to claim a third term in 2028.

22.05.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Albanese believes this T-word will win him a third term. It’s not ‘tax’

John Howard won his fourth election on this virtue. Albanese is confident he can deploy the same tactic to claim a third term in 2028.

22.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese believes this T-word will win him a third term. It’s not ‘tax’

John Howard won his fourth election on this virtue. Albanese is confident he can deploy the same tactic to claim a third term in 2028.

22.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Taylor’s rebooted death tax scare franchise is flimsy. But it might stick

Taylor’s campaign on a new “death tax” is disingenuous, and he knows it. It smacks of opportunism from a party trailing both Labor and One...

18.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Taylor’s rebooted death tax scare franchise is flimsy. But it might stick

Taylor’s campaign on a new “death tax” is disingenuous, and he knows it. It smacks of opportunism from a party trailing both Labor and One...

18.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Taylor’s rebooted death tax scare franchise is flimsy. But it might stick

Taylor’s campaign on a new “death tax” is disingenuous, and he knows it. It smacks of opportunism from a party trailing both Labor and One...

18.05.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Taylor’s rebooted death tax scare franchise is flimsy. But it might stick

Taylor’s campaign on a new “death tax” is disingenuous, and he knows it. It smacks of opportunism from a party trailing both Labor and One...

18.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese has costed in his broken promises. Now Labor is paying the price

What can the government ever really rule out or in now that it has broken its election pledges? The test is if people really care.

18.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese has costed in his broken promises. Now Labor is paying the price

What can the government ever really rule out or in now that it has broken its election pledges? The test is if people really care.

18.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese has costed in his broken promises. Now Labor is paying the price

What can the government ever really rule out or in now that it has broken its election pledges? The test is if people really care.

18.05.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Albanese has costed in his broken promises. Now Labor is paying the price

What can the government ever really rule out or in now that it has broken its election pledges? The test is if people really care.

18.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

If Angus Taylor can’t thread this political needle, his fate might be all sewn up

The Liberal Party leader must somehow win back voters from both Labor and One Nation. It’s a diabolical challenge for a leader who is still cutting...

15.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

If Angus Taylor can’t thread this political needle, his fate might be all sewn up

The Liberal Party leader must somehow win back voters from both Labor and One Nation. It’s a diabolical challenge for a leader who is still cutting...

15.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

If Angus Taylor can’t thread this political needle, his fate might be all sewn up

The Liberal Party leader must somehow win back voters from both Labor and One Nation. It’s a diabolical challenge for a leader who is still cutting...

15.05.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

If Angus Taylor can’t thread this political needle, his fate might be all sewn up

The Liberal Party leader must somehow win back voters from both Labor and One Nation. It’s a diabolical challenge for a leader who is still cutting...

15.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Federal budget verdict: Jim Chalmers’ report card is in

We mark the treasurer’s work – and his grades are a mixed bag.

12.05.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Federal budget verdict: Jim Chalmers’ report card is in

We mark the treasurer’s work – and his grades are a mixed bag.

12.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Federal budget verdict: Jim Chalmers’ report card is in

We mark the treasurer’s work – and his grades are a mixed bag.

12.05.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Federal budget verdict: Jim Chalmers’ report card is in

We mark the treasurer’s work – and his grades are a mixed bag.

12.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

One Nation’s result in Farrer is no ordinary win – it’s a political earthquake

One Nation’s march from the far-right fringe to the political mainstream has been cemented with this win, and triggered a political earthquake in...

09.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

One Nation’s result in Farrer is no ordinary win – it’s a political earthquake

One Nation’s march from the far-right fringe to the political mainstream has been cemented with this win, and triggered a political earthquake in...

09.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

One Nation’s result in Farrer is no ordinary win – it’s a political earthquake

One Nation’s march from the far-right fringe to the political mainstream has been cemented with this win, and triggered a political earthquake in...

09.05.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

One Nation’s result in Farrer is no ordinary win – it’s a political earthquake

One Nation’s march from the far-right fringe to the political mainstream has been cemented with this win, and triggered a political earthquake in...

09.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Does housing pain matter more than broken promises? PM and Chalmers are banking on it

Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget looks like being easily the most consequential he has delivered so far. It is also going to be one of the hardest to land.

07.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Does housing pain matter more than broken promises? PM and Chalmers are banking on it

Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget looks like being easily the most consequential he has delivered so far. It is also going to be one of the hardest to land.

07.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Does housing pain matter more than broken promises? PM and Chalmers are banking on it

Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget looks like being easily the most consequential he has delivered so far. It is also going to be one of the hardest to land.

07.05.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Does housing pain matter more than broken promises? PM and Chalmers are banking on it

Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget looks like being easily the most consequential he has delivered so far. It is also going to be one of the hardest to land.

07.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese is about to break a major promise, but has done it before and won

Anthony Albanese said he would not touch negative gearing and capital gains tax during the election campaign. He’s about to break that promise, but...

06.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese is about to break a major promise, but has done it before and won

Anthony Albanese said he would not touch negative gearing and capital gains tax during the election campaign. He’s about to break that promise, but...

06.05.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola