Political leadership
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As Ley tried to tear strips off Chalmers, more than half her MPs weren’t even listening
A remarkable 22 Coalition politicians - more than half of all opposition MPs - were on a phone or laptop as Treasurer Jim Chalmers was on his feet in question time.
- Paul Sakkal
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Treasurer hints at possible changes to tax system
Jim Chalmers has dropped hints on future tax changes without committing to specific measures.
- James Massola
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Albanese doesn’t share Chalmers’ ambition. He’s got a different one
Even though there’s now an organising principle for this term of government, the PM is unlikely to embrace major reform until circumstances dictate that he should.
- Peter Hartcher
- Analysis
- Analysis
Does Chalmers really have the appetite to fight for big changes?
A cautious treasurer has dipped his toe into the often toxic waters of tax reform. Whether he decides to go all the way in will define his legacy.
- Paul Sakkal
- Opinion
- Opinion
It’s the question Albanese hates most, but the answer tells us much about him
The defenestration of Kevin Rudd and the longevity of John Howard shape how the PM measures political risk and policy ambition.
- James Massola
- Analysis
- Foreign relations
Did Netanyahu’s verbal attack strike home? Just look at who defended Albanese
Relations between Australia and Israel have been deteriorating for more than a year. The past 24 hours have shown the true strain.
- James Massola
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One Nation senator resigns just three months after election
One of the party’s two new senators, Warwick Stacey, has quit because of unspecified health issues, creating a vacancy in NSW.
- Nick Newling
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Largely symbolic’: Australians split on plan for Palestinian recognition
A quarter of voters support Australia recognising a Palestinian state regardless of who holds power in Gaza. A third saying recognition should wait until key conditions are met.
- Matthew Knott
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- Resolve Political Monitor
Albanese won 94 seats at the election. Now voters want to give him even more
The prime minister’s honeymoon with voters is showing no signs of ending as support for Labor climbs to its highest level in two years, exclusive polling figures show.
- Shane Wright
Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government
The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders.
- Olivia Ireland