The Setka affair is now dominating discussion at the highest level of the union movement.
- Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
In deciding its reaction, the government is trying to gauge how much the press freedom issue is a matter of public concern – as distinct from the concern of the media itself.
The opposition leader will move to have Setka expelled from the ALP after Setka reportedly told a union meeting that Batty’s work had led to men having fewer rights.
Geoff Crisp speaks with Michelle Grattan about the week in politics.
While Scott Morrison and other Liberals have been very concerned about protecting religious freedom, this week’s raids have brought unwelcome questions about media freedom.
Keneally has called Dutton a “thug” and “the most toxic man in Australian politics”. Now she’ll shadow him, as Home Affairs spokeswoman.
Geoff Crisp speaks with Michelle Grattan about the week in politics.
After much factional wrangling, the new opposition leader has a shadow ministry, but the question remains about whether it is a good idea for the former leader to stay in the parliament.
Morrison’s new team mixes stability with dashes of innovation, box ticking, and the rewarding of friends.
In an interview with The Conversation, Frydenberg refused to be drawn on what the government would do if unable to get the whole bill through.
Geoff Crisp speaks with Michelle Grattan about the week in politics.
Labor needs to better tune into middle suburbia, yet it can’t afford to turn its back on the issues that concern its more progressive supporters. It will be a tricky balancing act.
Nominations for the leadership don’t close until Monday, but no one else is expected to nominate.
Jim Chalmers, from the right of the Labor party, has been receiving support from those who believe the party needs generational change.
The leadership will be decided by ballots of the party membership and the caucus, with a 50-50 weighting.
Labor’s finance spokesman Jim Chalmers confirmed he is considering standing for leader, which would put him up against leftwinger Anthony Albanese, who is already campaigning hard for the position.
Observers will lament that Saturday’s result shows it is impossible for an opposition to win with a robust change agenda. It might, however, be the case that just too much was piled into it.
The outcome is completely opposite to the polls, which all had Labor ahead going into the election, albeit narrowly and with some tightening during the campaign.
No present leader touches Hawke for charisma, popularity or communications skills, even leaving aside the larrikin history.
Leigh Sullivan speaks to Michelle Grattan about the week in politics.
The death of Bob Hawke at the age of 89 has united politicians across the spectrum, with tributes to his character and contribution to modern Australia.
Like Whitlam, Shorten is selling a huge bag of promises (including in those familiar Whitlam areas of health, education, environment and infrastructure - climate change is a central addition).
A furious NSW Nationals organisation has accused supporters of maverick Liberal senator Jim Molan of breaking the Coalition agreement and asked party members to urge people to vote “below the line”.
In the research’s February round, many participants hadn’t heard of Steggall. By last week – unsurprisingly given the rash of publicity – everybody had, although some knew little detail about her.
If someone asked the “real Scott Morrison to please stand up”, two men might rise to their feet. The uncompromising, don’t-give-an-inch hard Scott, and a more conciliatory, flexible character.
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