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PM is taking a big punt on gambling ads. It may be a losing ticket

Calculated gambles are not really Anthony Albanese’s political style. That’s why his reluctance to grasp the nettle of gambling ads is curious.

03.07.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

PM is taking a big punt on gambling ads. It may be a losing ticket

Calculated gambles are not really Anthony Albanese’s political style. That’s why his reluctance to grasp the nettle of gambling ads is curious.

03.07.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

PM is taking a big punt on gambling ads. It may be a losing ticket

Calculated gambles are not really Anthony Albanese’s political style. That’s why his reluctance to grasp the nettle of gambling ads is curious.

03.07.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

PM is taking a big punt on gambling ads. It may be a losing ticket

Calculated gambles are not really Anthony Albanese’s political style. That’s why his reluctance to grasp the nettle of gambling ads is curious.

03.07.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

On borrowed time? Why Liberals are starting to chatter about Angus Taylor

Following the opposition leader’s blunder on multiculturalism this week, one Liberal said: “I don’t know if he can think on his feet.”

26.06.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

On borrowed time? Why Liberals are starting to chatter about Angus Taylor

Following the opposition leader’s blunder on multiculturalism this week, one Liberal said: “I don’t know if he can think on his feet.”

26.06.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

On borrowed time? Why Liberals are starting to chatter about Angus Taylor

Following the opposition leader’s blunder on multiculturalism this week, one Liberal said: “I don’t know if he can think on his feet.”

26.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

On borrowed time? Why Liberals are starting to chatter about Angus Taylor

Following the opposition leader’s blunder on multiculturalism this week, one Liberal said: “I don’t know if he can think on his feet.”

26.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Angus Taylor wants to fight Labor. But his nemesis is Pauline Hanson, and she’s winning

Australia has never before had to grapple with the rise of populist right movement quite like One Nation, and that’s a particular and growing...

19.06.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Angus Taylor wants to fight Labor. But his nemesis is Pauline Hanson, and she’s winning

Australia has never before had to grapple with the rise of populist right movement quite like One Nation, and that’s a particular and growing...

19.06.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Angus Taylor wants to fight Labor. But his nemesis is Pauline Hanson, and she’s winning

Australia has never before had to grapple with the rise of populist right movement quite like One Nation, and that’s a particular and growing...

19.06.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Angus Taylor wants to fight Labor. But his nemesis is Pauline Hanson, and she’s winning

Australia has never before had to grapple with the rise of populist right movement quite like One Nation, and that’s a particular and growing...

19.06.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Voters prefer Hanson as PM. Are they prepared for her to run the country?

According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, that’s exactly what they are asking for.

15.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Voters prefer Hanson as PM. Are they prepared for her to run the country?

According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, that’s exactly what they are asking for.

15.06.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Voters prefer Hanson as PM. Are they prepared for her to run the country?

According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, that’s exactly what they are asking for.

15.06.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Voters prefer Hanson as PM. Are they prepared for her to run the country?

According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, that’s exactly what they are asking for.

15.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

One Nation can be defanged by some truth-telling. But only one other major party’s doing that

Can Pauline Hanson’s momentum be stopped? Only if her political opponents get fair dinkum with the electorate.

11.06.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

One Nation can be defanged by some truth-telling. But only one other major party’s doing that

Can Pauline Hanson’s momentum be stopped? Only if her political opponents get fair dinkum with the electorate.

11.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

One Nation can be defanged by some truth-telling. But only one other major party’s doing that

Can Pauline Hanson’s momentum be stopped? Only if her political opponents get fair dinkum with the electorate.

11.06.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

One Nation can be defanged by some truth-telling. But only one other major party’s doing that

Can Pauline Hanson’s momentum be stopped? Only if her political opponents get fair dinkum with the electorate.

11.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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...

09.06.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

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...

09.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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...

09.06.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

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...

09.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

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 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

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

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 20

The Age

James Massola

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 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

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

WA Today

James Massola

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 Age

James Massola

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 30

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 20

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 20

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 30

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 20

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 20

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 20

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