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Albanese Wants International Cover Before Australia Recognizes Palestine as a State

France and the U.K. are moving toward recognizing Palestine – and pressure is growing within the Labor Party for Australia to follow suit.

31.07.2025 9

Michelle Grattan

Labor Routs the Coalition as Australia’s Voters Reject Dutton’s Undercooked Offering

Labor’s strong victory doesn't just reflect the voters’ judgement that the Coalition was not ready to govern; it was worse than that.

06.05.2025 2

Michelle Grattan

Australia’s Third Election Debate Overshadowed by Pope’s Death

Even as pre-polling started and the third debate was held, both Albanese and Dutton cut back on their campaigning in the wake of the death of Pope...

24.04.2025 3

Michelle Grattan

As Australia’s Election Called for May 3, Both Labor and Liberals See Cause for Hope

Incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has the weight of history on his side. But modern day politics is volatile, and the voters are cranky.

28.03.2025 4

Michelle Grattan

Australia’s Intelligence Chief Expects More Communal Violence in a Worsening Security Environment

The ASIO chief’s Annual Threat Assessment painted a dark picture of the next five years, warning of “more security surprises” in Australia.

20.02.2025 3

Michelle Grattan

Government-Coalition Deal Secures Sweeping New Regime for Political Donations and Spending

From spending caps to lower thresholds for donation disclosures, the reforms are the most comprehensive changes to Australia’s electoral system in...

13.02.2025 4

Michelle Grattan

Australia’s Opposition Leader Softens Tone on China, With Election in Mind

With an eye toward winning Chinese Australian votes, Peter Dutton is simultaneously attempting a softening on some fronts – while retaining the...

31.01.2025 4

Michelle Grattan

Australia Gives a Firm ‘No’ to UK-US Agreement to Advance Nuclear Technology

The Albanese government declined to join its AUKUS partners in advancing the nuclear energy industry, sparking criticism from the opposition.

20.11.2024 2

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Albanese Wants International Cover Before Australia Recognizes Palestine as a State

Michelle Grattan

Labor Routs the Coalition as Australia’s Voters Reject Dutton’s Undercooked Offering

Michelle Grattan

Australia’s Third Election Debate Overshadowed by Pope’s Death

Michelle Grattan

As Australia’s Election Called for May 3, Both Labor and Liberals See Cause for Hope

Michelle Grattan

Australia’s Intelligence Chief Expects More Communal Violence in a Worsening Security Environment

Michelle Grattan

Government-Coalition Deal Secures Sweeping New Regime for Political Donations and Spending

Michelle Grattan

Australia’s Opposition Leader Softens Tone on China, With Election in Mind

Michelle Grattan

Australia Gives a Firm ‘No’ to UK-US Agreement to Advance Nuclear Technology

Michelle Grattan