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

‘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.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

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

‘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.

previous day 10

The Age

James Massola

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

‘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.

previous day 10

WA Today

James Massola

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

‘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.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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

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 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

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

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 20

The Age

James Massola

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

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 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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

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

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

WA Today

James Massola

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

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 Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

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

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

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 10

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 20

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 20

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 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 20

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 10

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 20

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 10

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

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 20

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 20

WA Today

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 20

Brisbane Times

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 20

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 40

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 30

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 50

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 50

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 40

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 40

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 30

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 40

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 50

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 40

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 40

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 50

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 40

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 30

WA Today

James Massola