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Elections

The MAGA takeover of the Liberal Party of Australia
Andrew Hastie is drifting into MAGA-style economic nationalism, chasing car factories and coal dreams instead of offering a serious alternative to Labor.
Off to a bad start
The first two days of Parliament have seen a renewal of the culture wars and a large, vote-buying wealth transfer to the upper-middle class using borrowed money.
Tasmania can't afford a new stadium
Sorry Devils fans, but if the AFL wants a new stadium then it should pay for one.
Don't mistake a majority for a mandate
Labor’s landslide election win delivered parliamentary power, not popular backing—and mistaking one for the other could be Albanese’s biggest mistake.
Ten thoughts on the federal election results
Labor rides its luck, the Liberals fade, while the Teals are here to stay.