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Brisbane Times

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No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

The Albanese government sees a window of opportunity for reform through consensus politics. But will the Coalition smash it?

23.06.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

The Albanese government sees a window of opportunity for reform through consensus politics. But will the Coalition smash it?

23.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

The Albanese government sees a window of opportunity for reform through consensus politics. But will the Coalition smash it?

23.06.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

The Albanese government sees a window of opportunity for reform through consensus politics. But will the Coalition smash it?

23.06.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.

15.06.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.

15.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.

15.06.2025 8

The Age

Sean Kelly

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.

15.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have a clear vision for Australia, but it’s not clear to the rest of us

We have an understanding of where the PM stands on most things by now, but what is he building towards? What sort of Australia does he envision?

08.06.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have a clear vision for Australia, but it’s not clear to the rest of us

We have an understanding of where the PM stands on most things by now, but what is he building towards? What sort of Australia does he envision?

08.06.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have a clear vision for Australia, but it’s not clear to the rest of us

We have an understanding of where the PM stands on most things by now, but what is he building towards? What sort of Australia does he envision?

08.06.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have a clear vision for Australia, but it’s not clear to the rest of us

We have an understanding of where the PM stands on most things by now, but what is he building towards? What sort of Australia does he envision?

08.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

Size of Labor victory frees up backbenchers to speak out

Despite Labor’s success, it now faces a barrage of loud voices demanding action.

01.06.2025 9

WA Today

Sean Kelly

Size of Labor victory frees up backbenchers to speak out

Despite Labor’s success, it now faces a barrage of loud voices demanding action.

01.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

Size of Labor victory frees up backbenchers to speak out

Despite Labor’s success, it now faces a barrage of loud voices demanding action.

01.06.2025 30

The Age

Sean Kelly

Size of Labor victory frees up backbenchers to speak out

Despite Labor’s success, it now faces a barrage of loud voices demanding action.

01.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

Albanese should consider what he might come to regret

Federal Labor ought to be thinking ahead to 2028 and 2031 and asking what it will wish it had done.

25.05.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

Albanese should consider what he might come to regret

Federal Labor ought to be thinking ahead to 2028 and 2031 and asking what it will wish it had done.

25.05.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

Albanese should consider what he might come to regret

Federal Labor ought to be thinking ahead to 2028 and 2031 and asking what it will wish it had done.

25.05.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

Albanese should consider what he might come to regret

Federal Labor ought to be thinking ahead to 2028 and 2031 and asking what it will wish it had done.

25.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have changed the way politics operates – for now

Like Albanese, the new party leaders share one important characteristic. This parliament will be different from the last one.

19.05.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have changed the way politics operates – for now

Like Albanese, the new party leaders share one important characteristic. This parliament will be different from the last one.

19.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have changed the way politics operates – for now

Like Albanese, the new party leaders share one important characteristic. This parliament will be different from the last one.

19.05.2025 8

The Age

Sean Kelly

Albanese may have changed the way politics operates – for now

Like Albanese, the new party leaders share one important characteristic. This parliament will be different from the last one.

19.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

The Dutton delusion: Many election myths were believed, then busted

The Voice defeat made Peter Dutton, his supporters and elements of the media start to believe, but blind faith can often lead you astray.

11.05.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

The Dutton delusion: Many election myths were believed, then busted

The Voice defeat made Peter Dutton, his supporters and elements of the media start to believe, but blind faith can often lead you astray.

11.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

The Dutton delusion: Many election myths were believed, then busted

The Voice defeat made Peter Dutton, his supporters and elements of the media start to believe, but blind faith can often lead you astray.

11.05.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

The Dutton delusion: Many election myths were believed, then busted

The Voice defeat made Peter Dutton, his supporters and elements of the media start to believe, but blind faith can often lead you astray.

11.05.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

‘Kind’ Albanese seeks to reshape Australia in his image

Some will say Donald Trump muddied this election, but it is perhaps more accurate to say he had a clarifying effect, reminding us of what was at...

05.05.2025 20

WA Today

Sean Kelly

‘Kind’ Albanese seeks to reshape Australia in his image

Some will say Donald Trump muddied this election, but it is perhaps more accurate to say he had a clarifying effect, reminding us of what was at...

05.05.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

‘Kind’ Albanese seeks to reshape Australia in his image

Some will say Donald Trump muddied this election, but it is perhaps more accurate to say he had a clarifying effect, reminding us of what was at...

05.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

‘Kind’ Albanese seeks to reshape Australia in his image

Some will say Donald Trump muddied this election, but it is perhaps more accurate to say he had a clarifying effect, reminding us of what was at...

04.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

What fuelled Dutton’s rise is now derailing his bid to be PM

The Coalition’s campaign has been plagued by mistakes and missteps. But the leader’s looseness has compounded any strategic flaws.

27.04.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

What fuelled Dutton’s rise is now derailing his bid to be PM

The Coalition’s campaign has been plagued by mistakes and missteps. But the leader’s looseness has compounded any strategic flaws.

27.04.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

What fuelled Dutton’s rise is now derailing his bid to be PM

The Coalition’s campaign has been plagued by mistakes and missteps. But the leader’s looseness has compounded any strategic flaws.

27.04.2025 20

The Age

Sean Kelly

What fuelled Dutton’s rise is now derailing his bid to be PM

The Coalition’s campaign has been plagued by mistakes and missteps. But the leader’s looseness has compounded any strategic flaws.

27.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

Both sides of politics are focused on one group of voters

The parties are rolling out policies on education, healthcare and housing. But they’re persuading voters that “choices” are more important than...

20.04.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

Both sides of politics are focused on one group of voters

The parties are rolling out policies on education, healthcare and housing. But they’re persuading voters that “choices” are more important than...

20.04.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

Both sides of politics are focused on one group of voters

The parties are rolling out policies on education, healthcare and housing. But they’re persuading voters that “choices” are more important than...

20.04.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

Both sides of politics are focused on one group of voters

The parties are rolling out policies on education, healthcare and housing. But they’re persuading voters that “choices” are more important than...

20.04.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

Trump can help fix Dutton’s slump, but only if he keeps schtum

Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump, as improbable as that may be, may help the Liberal leader change the...

13.04.2025 8

WA Today

Sean Kelly

Trump can help fix Dutton’s slump, but only if he keeps schtum

Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump, as improbable as that may be, may help the Liberal leader change the...

13.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

Trump can help fix Dutton’s slump, but only if he keeps schtum

Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump, as improbable as that may be, may help the Liberal leader change the...

13.04.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

Trump can help fix Dutton’s slump, but only if he keeps schtum

Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump, as improbable as that may be, may help the Liberal leader change the...

13.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

Australians want change, but not if it looks like Donald Trump

What will the world’s reaction against Trump do to the widespread desire for change, and how will it affect the federal election?

06.04.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

Australians want change, but not if it looks like Donald Trump

What will the world’s reaction against Trump do to the widespread desire for change, and how will it affect the federal election?

06.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly

Australians want change, but not if it looks like Donald Trump

What will the world’s reaction against Trump do to the widespread desire for change, and how will it affect the federal election?

06.04.2025 10

The Age

Sean Kelly

Australians want change, but not if it looks like Donald Trump

What will the world’s reaction against Trump do to the widespread desire for change, and how will it affect the federal election?

06.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Sean Kelly

What the major parties avoid could be as important as what gets their focus

A Dutton government would no doubt be very different from the Albanese government, but the differences being debated are mostly minor.

30.03.2025 10

WA Today

Sean Kelly

What the major parties avoid could be as important as what gets their focus

A Dutton government would no doubt be very different from the Albanese government, but the differences being debated are mostly minor.

30.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sean Kelly