Ed's Blog Deals done. Trump appeased. The cost of today’s meeting of men The cost will be paid now and for generations. As AUKUS remains and a new critical minerals pact is signed, promising to speed up investments.
News & Views As the government rejects Trump’s stands, Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie sounds decidedly Trumpian The prime minister avoided any major pitfalls during his week in the US. Back at home, the Liberal party’s infighting has shown no signs of stopping.
News & Views Sussan Ley tells US Republicans she will revoke Palestinian recognition if Coalition returns to power Sussan Ley has written to Republicans to inform them that a Coalition government would revoke Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
News & Views Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition While it seems like the government will recognise a Palestinian state, when it will get there remains in doubt.
News & Views On Gaza, the Australian government has become a habitual follower and it’s painful to watch On Gaza, the Australian government must stop asking “when is the right time?” and start asking “what is the right thing?”
Local Mark Latham portrait to remain in parliament with disclaimer on his ‘repulsive’ values Aa Labor returns to Parliament, the party has had to consider what to do with disgraced former leader Mark Latham’s portrait.
News & Views Mark Latham’s portrait may come off federal caucus wall Senior Labor figures have suggested removing Latham’s portrait from the federal caucus wall, writes Michelle Grattan.
News & Views ‘Extremely proud’: Ngarrindjeri artist Amanda Westley’s art gifted to new Pope Ngarrindjeri artist Amanda Westley didn’t know one of her art works was gifted to Pope Leo XIV by Anthony Albanese.
News & Views What we know about Dr Anne Aly, the new Minister for Small Business Dr Anne Aly has been promoted into Labor’s new cabinet and given the small business, multicultural affairs and international development portfolios.
News & Views From DMs to a dining table: What I know about a PM who’s serious about universal early childhood education and care During the election, when asked about his legacy, the Prime Minister didn’t hesitate: universal, affordable early childhood education and care.
Ed's Blog The work is far from over if we keep Peter Dutton and the Coalition out The first step is preventing a Dutton Government. Next comes holding a second-term Albanese Government to account and remaining vigilant.
Local ‘The big vision’: Anthony Albanese pledges to support a flat-fee childcare system For the first time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his support for a flat-fee system of universal childcare.